Phuket Thai Boxing Shows

If you want a truly unique cultural experience in Thailand, then why not make a trip to the boxing ring.But we’re not talking about Ali-Frazier or Mayweather-Pacquiao. We’re talking about Muay Thai – “the art of eight limbs” – the famous national sport of Thailand.

Never seen Muay Thai? Go check it out; it is extremely entertaining! If you are staying in a busy tourist area, you have probably been exposed Thai boxing (Muay Thai) in Phuket, even if you haven’t realized it. Have you heard the trucks driving past your hotel with their loud speakers blaring? They are announcing the fights, and encouraging you to join them at the local Muay Thai stadium.

You’ve doubtless heard the announcements. But if you’ve actually seen one of the trucks you’ll notice picture boards displaying all of the competitors.And you may be surprised that many of them are foreigners.

What to Expect? You’ll have a great evening! If you are already a boxing fan, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

All of the stadiums are similar except some are more up-market than others. Which stadium you visit depends on what sort of experience you want.Depending on the venue, you’ll watch as many as 10 fights in one night. The good thing is that there is never a huge time to wait between each fight. The fighters are all ages and all levels, and sometimes you will even see a couple of really young Thais having a go at each other. In most of the stadiums the fighters come from all the surrounding training camps. When they meet head to head it they are not just fighting for themselves, but they are representing the camp that trained them.

Watching the action unfold is a fantastic experience, and don’t be surprised to see a few knockouts. Some fights are even over in a few seconds, and this happens more frequently than you might think. It can be a very brutal sport. The last time we went we saw a few fighters who had to be carried out of the ring. An evening at a Muay Thai stadium is great entertainment, and you can truly revel in the atmosphere. Although gambling in Thailand is illegal, there is usually someone there to take your money for a bet or two.

It’s well worth a trip, and if you’ve never seen Muay Thai live, it is one of the things you must do if you are on holiday in Phuket. Fighters come from every corner of the world to train in Phuket and to fight in one of its excellent Stadiums.

We always have fantastic fights at this great show we strongly recommend catching these fights will be a highlight of your time in Phuket.