General:
Q: Is it safe to come to Thailand?
A: Yes, We honestly can say that Thailand is a save country.
The resent bombs in Bangkok were very small and probable set off to fight a dispute between politics.
The crime rate in Thailand is much lower then in most western city’s. Still there are people trying to hussle you, we will tell you about what to look out for.
The very deep south (a small area next to the border with Malaysia) is not save to go to.
Food and beverage:
Q: What if I don’t like thai food?
A: Thai food is well known for it good taste and quality.
Western food is everyware available, fast food like Pizzahut and good restaurants etc.
The hygiene in most restaurants is very good.
Q: Is it save to use ice-cubes in my drink?
A: Yes, Most of all the ice-cubes used in Thailand are produced in the factory. Even the street venders use factory produced cubes. Electricity is expensive and the Thai are using high quantity of ice-cubes, every morning you can see big trucks distributing big bags of ice-cubes. You can recognize factory ice-cubes by their hallow shape.
Health and Medical Care:
Q: What sirum injections do I need to have?
A: Contact your local doctor for precise information. Generally you need Hepatitis A, DTP and Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) injection.
Q: What is the quality of the medical and dental care?
A: In Thailand there are private and state run hospitals.
The state run hospitals are reasonable. The knowledge of the doctors is good, but the facility’s are limitated.
The private hospitals are the best in the world. People from all over the world come to thailand for medical treatment, like cosmatic operation because of the good qaulity, low price and excellent service. In the best hospitals you don’t have the feeling that you enter a hospital, but an 5 star hotel.
Dental care is also very good and cheap in Thailand.
Q: What kind of material is on the floor at the gyms in Thailand? How do i prevent getting a big blisters on my feet?
A: Most gyms have a concrete floor. In the area where you work on the heavy bags there is in most gyms a soft carpet to help protect new students feet and to prevent slipping if the floor gets wet from sweat, and in the ring you have got the canvas.
Blisters under the feet, especially the big toe is the most common problem for new students. Once you had your first blisters and they are healed, you get thick skin and I won't happen again. If you don't want it to happen in your first week in Thailand, then try to harden your feet at home already.
We would highly advise is that you walk barfoot a lot in the weeks before you come to Thailand. Do rope skipping bare-foot on a concrete floor or pavement outside every day, this will also help you to build some cardio endurance for your training here.
When you do proper Muay Thai kicks you are on your toes a lot, especially when kicking, so theres a lot of abrasion under your big toe. After a while you get thick skin, so try to do that at home already.
Nightlife:
Q: Do I need to ID myself in clubs?
A: In most clubs in Bangkok you need to identify yourself, a copy of your passport is enough.
Tip: Scan your passport and sent it to your own email. When you forget your ID, you can go to the nearest internetshop and print it out.
Q: What do I wear to the club?
A: Most clubs in Bangkok don’t allow open shoes and shorts for men.
Q: Is the Drugs law in Thailand really so hard?
A: Yes, If you get got with a small amount of drugs or if the find trace of drugs in your urine, you will go to jail for a week, sent back and will be allowed to enter Thailand again.
For drugs smuggling or dealing you get life in prison. The prison in Thailand is one of the worst in the world. You stare a cell with 50 inmates and sleep on the floor between rats and cockroaches. The heat is unbearable and many people get very sick. Only the strongest manage to stay alive. They say that the food is so bad, that the inmates give their food to the cockroaches and then eat the cockroaches to get some protine.
Money and documents:
Q: Is muaythai considered as a dangerous sport by my travel insurance company?
A: Contact your healthcare insurance company before you start to avoid legal dispute with them.
Q: What travel documents do I need to enter?
A: Please visit www.Immigration.co.th or look at www.thaivisa.com.
People from 41 country’s don’t need a visa if they like to stay not more then 30 days or enter Thailand with a return ticket.
If you like to stay longer then 30 days, we advice you to go to your local Thai embassy or consulate to get a 60 days Visa witch is extendable for another 30 days.
Q: Do I have to bring all Thai money (Bath) in cash with me?
A: Money machine’s (ATM) are every ware In Thailand available. In Bangkok you won’t have to walk more then 5 minutes to find one. We advise you to bring some traveler cheques for in case you loose your Bank / ATM card.
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