Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok (and the rest of Thailand)

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Muay Thai Stadiums - The Experience

Muay Thai Crowd Visiting a Muay thai stadium is an experience no martial art fan should miss when visiting Thailand, the birth place of Muay Thai. The way the sport is experienced here in Thailand is more intense than anywhere else in the world. For example on Sunday’s you can see groups of Thai men gathering around TV sets on the sidewalk of the road or at a local restaurant or shop and during the fight you can hear frantic screams coming from the crowd as they see their favorite losing the upper hand or cheering if their favorite is winning.

But nothing compares with the ambiance inside a real Muay Thai arena where you can feel the tension and excitement in the air. In the corners of the ring you can see trainers, family members and friends screaming franticly to support their fighter and the fans greeting each scored point with loud cheers. Most unique are the people who are betting on the fights. They use a system of hand signals to place their bet with the bookies which at best can be compared to the signals used by stock market traders. During a fight you can read the emotions off the faces of the people who placed bets on one of the fighters passing by like a rollercoaster as the chances of their favorite fighter are changing. Check out Elite Boxing's short documentary on betting on a Muay Thai fight at Rajadamnern Stadium on our Muay Thai Documentaries page.

It is almost impossible to describe the experience of watching a real Muay Thai fight in a Muay Thai stadium, so check our list and attend a real fight in one of the many Muay Thai stadiums in Thailand!

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok: Lumpinee Stadium [top]

Lumpinee stadium is the most well known of all the Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok and in the world and has been referred to as the wembley of Muay Thai. To fight in this arena is the dream of every nak Muay Thai (student of Muay Thai). The stadium hosted its first official fight on the 8th of December 1956. The stadium since it opening has been operated by the Thai Royal Armed forces. Lumpinee’s champions and ranking are being held in high regard in the Muay Thai community, the ranking system runs from Fly weight up to Welter weight women are sadly excluded from fighting at this arena and are even banned from entering its ring.

lumpinee stadium bangkok One of the Lumpinee’s most impressive champions is without a doubt Diesel Noi Chor Thanasukarn who in the early 80’s held the title of unbeaten Lumpinee light weight champion for 4 consecutive years, after which he was forced to retire only because there was nobody in his weight class who could challenge him.

Some other big fighter who fought at Lumpinee are:

Ticket prices vary from 200 baht for the third ring to 2000 baht for a ringside seat. Most Muay Thai enthusiasts prefer the cheaper seats on the third and second ring of the stadium due to the fact that Lumpinee is one of the rare places in the Kingdom were gambling is allowed to take place on the second ring of the stadium. The gamblers exchange hand signals to arrange their bets among each other and if during the fight another fighter gets the upper hand over their opponent, the reaction by the gamblers resembles a frantic day on Wall Street.

However, as a foreigner it’s sometimes difficult to purchase another ticket than a ringside ticket because of the unwillingness of the sales staff, which often prefers to sell you the more expensive ringside seats.

Fights are being held on every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The capacity of the stadium is 9500 places. For time tables, the most recent rankings and further information, please visit Lumpinee Stadium's official website.

Also check out Lumpinee's official Facebook page.

Telephone Lumpinee Stadium: +66 22528765

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok: Rajadamnern Stadium

Rajadamnern Stadium is the second in the list of biggest Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok. In 1941, the Prime Minister of Siam (current Thailand) Field Marshal Plaek Pibulsongkram ordered the construction of a National boxing stadium on Rajadamnern Avenue. Due to the ongoing 2nd World War, the stadium wasn’t finished until August 1945.

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Since 1969 when Rocky Marciano acted as guest referee during a boxing world title fight at Rajadamnern Stadium, the tradition is that each last fight of the night is an International level fight.

Some of its former champions are:

Kozo Takeda
Toshio Fujiwara
Kaoklai Kaennorsing
Apidej Sit Hrun
Saiyok Pumpanmuang
Malaipet
Jean-Charles Skarbowsky

Like in Lumpinee, gambling is allowed in Rajadamnern Stadium. Fights are held on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The capacity of the stadium is 8000 places. The ticket prices for this stadium vary from 500 baht for the third ring to 2000 baht for ringside. For time tables, the most recent rankings and further information, visit Rajadamnern Stadium's official website.

Also check out Rajadamnern's official Facebook page.

Telephone Rajadamnern Stadium: +66 22814205

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok: Channel 7 and 3 Stadium (Siam Omnoi Boxing Stadium)

channel7stadium Next to the two major stadiums, Lumpinee and Rajadamnern, there are two smaller stadiums in Bangkok which are operated by respectively Channel 3 and Channel 7. In the late 1970's, broadcasting companies started to televise the first Muay Thai fights live from Rajadamnern, but most Muay Thai enthusiasts preferred to watch the action live at Lumpinee Stadium or Rajadamnern Stadium.

In 1984, Channel 7 opened its first TV studio/Muay Thai stadium and broadcasted its popular live fights every Sunday in the program called "Muay Tuu". The first fights held in the Channel 3 studio/Muay Thai stadium, was held on May 30th 1987. The stadium has recently been renamed to "Siam Omnoi Boxing Stadium".

Channel 7 Stadium
Fights are held every Sunday and every third Wednesday of the month and are live broadcasted from the arena, entrance is free, total capacity comes to 1000. Some of the better known fighters who fought at the stadium are: Diesel Noi Chor Thanasukarn, Tony Jaa (Jaa Panom Yeerum) and Gina Garno.

Location: Behind the old northern bus station (Mo-chit), opposite Chatuchak Park
Telephone Channel 7 Stadium: +66 22720201

Channel 3 Stadium/Siam Omnoi Boxing Stadium
Fights are held every Saturday and are broadcasted live from the arena with a total capacity of 5000. For rankings and further information please check the Siam Omnoi Boxing Stadium's official website.

Address: 74 Moo 12, Omnoi Krathumbun, Samutsakkorn 74130
Telephone Channel 3 Stadium: +66 24208688, +66 869988331, +66 813187377

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok: Samrong Stadium

The smaller Samrong Stadium is located in te province Samut Prakan, just east of the Bangna District in Bangkok. Fights are held on Sundays and Fridays at 8:30 pm. Strangely, the tickets at this stadium for men cost 220 baht, while women just pay 100 baht.

Telephone Samrong Stadium: +66 23933592

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok: Rangsit Stadium

Rangsit Muay Thai stadium was the first stadium in Thailand where women fights were sanctioned and is still the main stadium in the country for top female Muay Thai fights. Fights are being held on Wednesday and Thursday starting from 8:30 pm. Tickets for women cost 110 baht and for men 220 baht. The total stadium capacity is 2000 places.

On the first floor of the stadium you can also find the office of the Muay Thai Institute (MTI).

Some well known Rangsit Stadium champions are:

Extra Pinsinchai
Sirimongkol Sing Wangcha
Lotti Saktaywan

Address: 336/932 Prachathipat Road, Rangsit, Pathumthani
Telephone Samrong Stadium: +66 29920099

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok: International Stadium, Chachoengsao

Fights in the International Stadium, Chachoengsao, are being held on Sundays from 4:00 pm.
Tickets are priced at 200 baht at this stadium.

Address: 23/22 Moo 6 Thepkunakorn Road, Tumbon Sothorn, Amphoe Muang, Chachoengsao
Telephone International Stadium: +66 38821746

Muay Thai Stadiums in Bangkok: Baan Klang Boxing Stadium

Baan Klang Boxing Stadium is the newest Muay Thai stadium in Thailand. The construction of this luxury sports arena started in 2008 in Pathum Tani, the northern outskirts of Bangkok. This multifunctional stadium most of the time acts like a martial arts entertainment venue; with demonstrations of several martial arts like Muay Krabi, Kungfu and several show fights. But on every Friday, this entertainment venue turns into a real Muay Thai arena.

Fight schedule: Every Friday from 8:15 pm. The total capacity of this stadium is 2000 places.
For more info visit the official website of Baan Klang Boxing Stadium.

Muay Thai Stadiums in Phuket: Bangla Stadium [top]

You can notice that Bangla stadium is based in one of the most touristic areas in South East Asia, namely Phuket, with ticket prices starting at 1200 baht for regular seats and 1500 baht for a ringside seat.

Fight schedule: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 pm. The total capacity of this stadium is 1000 places.
Address: Soi Bangla, Patong 83150, Phuket

Muay Thai Stadiums in Phuket: Patong Boxing Stadium

If you're ever visiting Phuket's famous Patong beach, you'll be able to find two kinds of Muay Thai boxing; staged fights and real fights. If you're looking for real fights, look no further than Patong Boxing Stadium! The ticket prices are starting from 1300 baht for a regular seat and 1500 baht for a ringside seat.

Fight schedule: Monday and Friday from 9 pm. The total capacity of this stadium is 1000 places. A well-known Patong Stadium champion is Ngoo Suar Ditty.

For more information, take a look at the official website of Patong Boxing Stadium.

Muay Thai Stadiums in Khao Lak: Phang Nga Stadium [top]

The Phang Nga Stadium was sadly completely destroyed during the tsunami in December 2004, but has luckily been restored to its former glory and been reopened since 2007.

Ticket prices are 600 baht for regular seats and 1000 baht for a ringside seat.

Fights are being held every Sunday from 8 pm. The total capacity of this stadium is 1500 places.
For more information, check the official website of Phang Nga Stadium.

Muay Thai Stadiums in Koh Phangan: Pechrungruang Boxing Stadium [top]

Pechrungruang Boxing Stadium is a small Muay Thai Arena on the island of Koh Phangan which was established in 2005. For more information check the official website of Pechrungruang boxing stadium.

Muay Thai Stadiums in Samui: Chaweng Boxing Stadium [top]

Chaweng Boxing Stadium is a medium sized Muay Thai arena which hosts fights two times a week, namely on Tuesday and Friday, starting from 8 pm.

Telephone Chaweng Boxing Stadium: +66 77413504

Muay Thai Stadiums in Samui: Phetch Buncha Thai Boxing Stadium

Phetch Buncha Stadium Samui Phetch Buncha Thai Boxing Stadium is a fairly new and middle sized stadium which hosts three fight nights a week.

Fight Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday starting from 9 pm.

Address: Moo3 Chum Chon, Chaweng Yai Soi 13

Also check out Petch Buncha's official Facebook page.

Muay Thai Stadiums in Hat Yai: Hat Yai Boxing Stadium [top]

Hat Yai Boxing Stadium is a medium sized Muay Thai arena located just north of Hat Yai city which can seat up to 1000 visitors. Ticket prices are 80 baht for Thai females, 180 baht for Thai males and 500 baht for foreigners.

Fight Schedule: Every Friday from 8 pm.

Address: Khlong Hae, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110
Telephone Hat Yai Boxing Stadium: +66 74232682

Muay Thai Stadiums in Hat Yai: Songkhla Navy Base Boxing Stadium

Fights at Songkhla Navy Base Boxing Stadium are held every Wednesday.

Address: Bo Yang, Muang Songkhla, Songkhla 90000
Telephone Songkhla Navy Base Boxing Stadium: +66 74311451 -5, Ext. 2049

Muay Thai Stadiums in Hua Hin: Grand Sports Arena [top]

Grand Sports Arena in Hua Hin is a medium sized Muay Thai stadium with fights on every Thursday and Sunday starting from 8 pm. Ticket prices at this stadium start at 350 baht.

Address: Petch Kasem Road, Hua Hin
Telephone Grand Sports Arena: +66 897547801

Muay Thai Stadiums in Hua Hin: Mr Chop Rawee’s Thai Boxing Garden

Mr Chop Rawee’s Thai Boxing Garden hosts 2 fight nights a week, namely on Tuesday and Friday starting from 8 pm with ticket prices starting at 400 baht.

For more information visit the official website of Mr Chop Rawee’s Thai boxing garden.

Muay Thai Stadiums in Khorat: VPP Boxing Stadium [top]

Khorat: VPP Boxing Stadium This recently build stadium hosted it’s first fight in November of 2008. This spacious arena holds two fight nights a week, namely on Monday and Wednesday starting from 7 pm.

Ticket prices for Thai males are 200 baht, for Thai females 180 baht and for foreigners 500 baht.

Telephone VPP Boxing Stadium: +66 878074632

Muay Thai Stadiums in Chiang Mai: Thapae Boxing Stadium [top]

Thapae Boxing Stadium is located in the heart of Chiang Mai's tourist area, but does host some serious Muay Thai fights on Monday and Friday from 8 pm.

Address: Thapae Boxing Stadium, Moonmuang Road, Chiang Mai

Muay Thai Stadiums in Chiang Mai: Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium

Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium is located in the more seedy part of town surrounded by several bars with female entertainment. Most nights there are only demonstration fights being performed by some former Muay Thai fighters, but on every Wednesday there are some serous Muay Thai fights to be seen at 9 pm.

Adress: Loi Kroh Road, Muang Chiang Mai
Telephone Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium: +66 898526947

Muay Thai Stadiums in Chiang Mai: Kawila Boxing Stadium

Kawila Stadium Chiang Mai Kawila Boxing Stadium is the main Muay Thai stadium in Chiang Mai. The stadium has always been operated by the Thai army, but has recently been taken over by Fairtex. The stadium has been temporarily relocated to the Old stadium on Chang Puak Road, due to the fact that the original stadium was devastated by a fire and is currently being rebuilt.

Fights at this stadium are held on every Friday at 7.30 pm.

Telephone Kawila Boxing Stadium: +66 53201899

Muay Thai Stadiums in Pattaya: Fairtex Thepprasit Muay Thai Stadium [top]

The Thepprasit Muay Thai Stadium was purchased by the Fairtex company in 2006 and is the only real Muay Thai arena in the coastal town of Pattaya. This stadium hosts fights on Monday and Thursday from 8 pm.

For more information visit the Fairtex Thepprasit Muay Thai Stadium official website

Muay Thai Stadiums in the Countryside [top]

Countryside Muay Thai Ring Most fighters won’t start their career in specially built Muay Thai stadiums but will have their first fights at a local temple or village fair where a ring is set-up and where fighters from the local Muay Thai camps compete against each other for price money and honor. For many years this has been the way Muay Thai fighters would meet and compare their skills in the arena. Only from the last half of the previous century the first Muay Thai stadiums were built. For more information on this, visit our Muay Thai history page.

Most of the time it’s difficult for non Thais to find out about fights like this, due to the fact that most of the times these kind of fight-nights are held on a festive day for the local temple or community.