Field Guides
Everything you need to know before stepping on the mats.
Most standard travel policies will void your claim if you take a shot in sparring or ride a 125cc scooter without the right licence. We break down the exact wording insurers use.
Does Travel Insurance Cover Muay Thai Sparring in Thailand?
The crucial difference between "training only" and full contact sparring. Why standard backpacker policies reject broken noses and torn ligaments from sparring rounds, and which policy actually names sparring in writing.
Scooters and Muay Thai: What Actually Voids Your Medical Cover
The #1 cause of denied hospital claims in Thailand is not combat sports—it is renting a 125cc scooter without an IDP motorcycle endorsement. How engine size caps and helmet rules impact your coverage.
Muay Thai Injuries & Thailand Hospital Costs: Staph, Broken Ribs & Medevac
Real-world hospital bills from Phang Nga to Bangkok Hospital Phuket. What staph infections, rib contusions, and surgical admissions cost, plus how outpatient pay-and-claim differs from emergency GOP guarantees.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) & Health Insurance: What You Need to Know
Planning 6 to 12 months of training under Thailand's 5-year soft power DTV visa? We examine consular insurance requirements, why 30-day single trip travel policies fail, and how monthly rolling cover works.