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The real fighting at Sapan Hin stadium
Thai Boxing Originated from the days of warfare
between Myanmar and Thailand in the 15th Century,
and it is said that this form of fighting was used
to settle matters outside the battlefield. Legends
has it that Nai Khanom Tom, Thailand's first famous
boxer, won his freedom from the Burmese by defeating
a dozen of his enemies in a fight held before the
Burmese court. Muay Thai became an integral part of
military training for all Thai soldiers in the 15th
Century. And the then King Naresuan, was further
promoted as a national sport in the 18th Century by
King Phra Chao Seua, who enjoyed taking part
incognito in many matches in the early part of his
reign.
Today Thai Boxing is still incorporated into Thai
military training and has been adopted by elite
military units in the other armed forces. This form
of unarmed combat is slowly being recognized as one
of the ultimte hand to hand combat forms by many
martial art exponents.
There are over 60000 professional Thai boxers in
Thailand and sport is very popular with the local
population. There are dozens of matches held daily,
in addition to the presentations put up for tourists
as an after dinner program.
The Best Muay Thai is to be seen at Bangkok's two
main boxing stadiums, the Sanam Muay Lumphini on Th.
Phra Ram IV and the Sanam Muay Ratchadamnoen on Th.
Ratchadamnoen. Both venues carry an aura of prestige
that no other venue or competition held elsewhere
can equal. Winning a championship title in any of
the two stadiums is the dream of a boxer and his
trainer.
When you are visiting Phuket, do not missing the
best stadium in Phuket Town and Patong area, both of
them are offering the real matches that are very
popular in the town. Spent the night time with the
art fighting become a championship.
Opens every Tuesday & Friday start at 20:30 hrs
**remark round trip transfer minimum charged 2 pax ,
extra charge 200 THB for single requested **
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