MUAY THAI STADIUM

                                                                   Muay Thai Stadiums 
 
Muay Thai fight nights

The crowd of spectators that gathers to see a Muay Thai match provide almost as much entertainment as the contestants in the ring, and are vital to the sport. Muay Thai matches are awash with color and pageantry and alive with music and spirit. The crowd of spectators erupts with each blow that a contestant lands on his opponent and as the excitement in the ring increases, so does the noise level in the arena. This tremendous atmosphere makes a Muay Thai match entertaining and exciting. The sights and sounds of a Muay Thai match are a one of a kind experience, and provide a unique insight into the fighting spirit of the Thai people. A boxing match normally includes around eight fights with a maximum of five rounds each. Make sure you experience the excitement of a Thai boxing match during your visit to Thailand. A well-fought match generates incredible intensity in and out of the ring. The increasingly frenetic rhythms of the traditional three-piece band and the loud shouts of "Oy, oy, oy" from the crowd ramp up the intensity still higher.


Lumpinee Stadium

Lumpini Stadium, located to the east of Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road, is one of Bangkok's major boxing stadiums. Bouts at Lumpini are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.00 pm, and twice on Saturdays at 5.00 pm and 8.30 pm. It is easy to tell when a fight is in progress by the hundreds of motorcycles parked outside on the road. Ticket prices vary according to the seating and are astronomically more expensive for foreigners.


Rajadamnoen

The Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue near the TAT office is another major boxing stadium in Bangkok. They hold bouts on Mondays at 5.00 and 9.00 pm, Wednesdays at 6.00 pm, Thursdays at 6.00 pm, and Sundays at 5.00 pm. There are also practice bouts held at 2.00 pm on Sundays. Tickets vary in price depending on the seating. And as at Lumpinee foreigners are expected to subsidise the event through high ticket prices. The area in the immediate vicinity of Ratchadamnoen Stadium has some of the city's best Isaan (northeastern) food, with popular dishes such as 'som tam' (spicy papaya salad) and 'kai yang' (grilled chicken).


Samrong stadium

The smaller Samrong stadium is in Samut Prakan province, just east of Bangna District in Bangkok. Bouts are held on Sundays and Fridays at 8.30 pm. The cards here are generally smaller than the main stadiums at Rajadamnoen and Lumpinee.