FAQ's

  • What experiences do I need to join this retreat?

    We accept and welcome all levels of fitness or Muay Thai experiences. BangTao provides a world-class customer experience, unintimidating and friendly training environment for every level, from absolute beginners to advanced.

  • What’s included and what’s not?

    The details of all training and activities, accommodation, meals, certain transfers included in our retreat are listed as above. What would not be included would be round trip flights, airport transfer and meals on certain evenings. The expenses to be spent at Yona Beach Club will be excluded.

  • Do we need to bring hand wraps and gloves?

    You will need to bring your own hand wraps (extra pair given daily training), boxing gloves and shin guards. BangTao Muay Thai however does have a store that sells all of these with an exclusive discount for you.

  • What clothing would you recommend us to bring?

    Temperatures are warm at 25⁰C-32⁰C with 8 hours of sunshine a day. We recommend you to bring cotton t-shirts, summer dresses, shorts, linen shirts, lightweight clothes and easy-to-dry clothing.

  • Apart from training, are there any other activities?

    Our featured activities of the retreat are Yona Beach Club, Fight Night, Buddha Run and other training such as HIIT, self defense, Muay Thai Yoga,meditation and sound bath sessions.

  • Can I stay behind in Thailand after the retreat?

    Yes of course! Phuket is an amazing place to travel and sightsee, with loads of delicious food and culture. We are expecting you on Oct 27th and the retreat ends on Nov 3rd, feel free to stay behind the retreat.

  • What are the entry requirements for travellers to Thailand?

    Travelers do not have to present proof of COVID-19 testing during their arrival or departure from Thailand. For other visa and entry requirements, please kindly check with your local authorities.

  • When is check in and out on 21 and 28 Apr?

    The check in at Arinara resort on 27 Oct is 2:00pm in the afternoon. However, to accommodate any early arrivals - the reception should be able to store your luggage whilst you chill around the pool/ area until your room is ready. 

    The check out on 3rd Nov is 12:00pm at noon. Again, the reception can store your luggage if you have a late flight.

  • Do the meals in the retreat package include vegan/ vegetarian or halal options?

    At Arinara resort, there are vegan or vegetarian options and also salad and noodle stations. Their ingredients of chicken and beef is halal certified. At Bangtao Ringside cafe for lunches, there are options you can customise to meet your dietary needs. (e.g. Salad station with selection of vegetables and proteins) For the seafood/ seaside restaurant, we will communicate with the chef to provide alternative dishes for you if you inform us before the retreat date.