Royal Thai Army takes a ringside seat to promote Muay Thai internationally

Sajja noted that the boxing stadium on Rama IV Road was established in 1956. Previously, soldiers practiced Krabi-Krabong and Muay Thai as part of their military training, but the stadium was the first venue to introduce Muay Thai as a sport for public entertainment.

It subsequently moved to Ram Inthra Road, and was closed for two years and six months during the Covid-19 pandemic.

After the pandemic, the stadium was renovated to promote Muay Thai as a soft power. The government policy included adding a Muay Thai school and standardising three-round competitions for entertainment. Sajja said fighters need to improve their skills to entertain audiences.

Mixed martial arts and kickboxing fights are also held at the stadium to attract foreign nationals and younger Thais.