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Prices, rules, seasons and pitfalls, drawn from public sources and our partners’ experience. We update them whenever something changes.
Muay Thai in Phuket: how to choose a camp and what it costs
Training and accommodation prices at Phuket camps, the Chalong, Rawai and Bang Tao areas, choosing a camp, the DTV visa and an injury-free first week.
Health check-up in Bangkok: which package to choose and what it costs
What a full check-up costs at Bangkok hospitals, how the packages differ, which tests men over 40 should add, and how to get it all done in one day.
Fishing in Phuket: where it’s legal, seasons and prices
Where you can fish in Phuket and where it’s banned: Similan, Phi Phi, Koh Rok. Racha Yai and Racha Noi, sailfish and GT seasons, group and private trip prices.
Thailand visa in 2026: 30 days visa-free, the DTV and longer stays
What changed on September 15, 2026: 30 days visa-free, a cap on land entries, the TDAC arrival card and the DTV for six months of Muay Thai. Table by country.
Thailand month by month: where a man should go, and why
When to go to Thailand for fishing, training, a check-up, diving and golf. Dry season and monsoon on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, month by month.
Fitness camp in Thailand: how to lose weight without harming yourself
Types of weight loss camps in Phuket, what two to four weeks cost, what results are realistic, and how to avoid harming yourself after 40.
Men’s retreats: detox, sobriety, burnout — which to choose
How detox, sober and burnout retreats differ, what they cost in Thailand and Bali, and when you need a doctor rather than a retreat.
Hair transplant in Istanbul: what it costs and how to get it right
Real hair transplant prices in Turkey, how FUE differs from DHI, who actually performs the procedure, and the red flags to watch out for.
Elbrus, Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp: where to start
Comparing the three classic “first big peaks”: altitude, difficulty, season, number of days and cost. How to prepare after 35 and which to choose first.