Most Thai Boxers when they come to the United States are very retired, and offer classes that are less brutal than professional training (a fighter past his prime in Thailand is still more dangerous than a fighter from the US in his prime). Ofcourse, that dangerous level of training is available, but most Thai Boxing schools offer modified classes that teach the techniques with less sparring, heavy protective gear, and more pad work and drilling. When I was Thai Boxing, noone ever hit me clean in the head with an elbow (which I belive is the most dangerous strike).
You should be able to seek training that is much more moderate. But it is still Muay Thai, and it's always going to be rough.
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