Muay Thai in Bangkok

Muay Thai in Bangkok

What is Muay Thai is the Thai’s version of Boxing. This is the form of martial arts played primarily in Southeast Asian countries. It was popularized by Thailand though it is also played in Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos and Burma. This is coincidently the national sport of Thailand.

In history, Muay Thai can be traced back to Muay Boran or also called Ancient Boxing. It was the form of combat used by soldiers. With this boxing, it uses the knees, hands, shins and elbows that’s why it was called The Art of Eight Limbs, as compared with other martial arts form that uses only hands and feet for punching and kicking.

Where to catch Muay Thai in Bangkok

Boxing Stadiums are scattered all over Bangkok. You will surely find one around your area. Most popular stadiums in Bangkok are the Ratchadamnoen and Lumpini Boxing Stadium. Tickets are not normally expensive just like during big event fights but they still vary depending on the seat you will be choosing. One thing that you need to make sure though is to buy only tickets from authorized sellers which are located in different ticket boots on the stadium itself.

Admission cost as low as 110 baht to 2,000 baht on the ringside.