Muay Thai Expo Looks to Make Statement in Buriram

Muay Thai Expo Looks to Make Statement in Buriram

 

 

The world’s first Muay Thai Expo in Buriram, Thailand is officially

underway. Yesterday the elite of Muay Thai gathered at the Sports

Authority of Thailand for the official press

conference.

 

To open festivities, those in attendance were treated to a Muay

Boran demonstration by none other than Sagat Petchyindee. The expo

is cutting no corners, bringing together all the truly amazing

elements of Muay Thai. It goes beyond the martial art into the deep

cultural traditions of Thailand and the rich history it

entails.

 

The four day event is being headlined by a 10 fight card on Friday

the 5th of October. Muay Thai legends Somrak Khamsing and Samart

Payakaroon were on hand at the press conference to promote their

exhibition match. The pair were truly humbled to have witnessed

first hand the monumental growth of the sport in the last decade,

and were honored to take part in such a historic

event.

 

The fight card, dubbed ‘Legend of Muay Thai’ will feature both Thai

and international competitors, with fighters from Mongolia, to

Turkey. American teen sensation, Bekah Irwin will also be on the

card, defending her Nai Khanom Tom Muay Thai Sports Association

Title against W.P.M.F Champion Kaenkaew Kor.Klomkliem of

Thailand.

 

The Sports Authority of Thailand, together with the Nai Khanomtom

Association, aims to use this event to showcase Muay Thai on an

international scale. It is being held in conjunction with the first

ever MotoGP in Thailand, PTT Thailand Grand Prix.

 

The event organizers will also be selling polo shirts with partial

proceeds going to the the Nai Khanom Tom Association and its

program designed to help retired fighters with medical expenses.

There are only a limited number of shirts available and those

interested in purchasing this limited edition item will also get

event entry and reserved seating at the fights.

 

Events like these, with the Chang International Circuit, didn't

happen when these fighters were growing up. It's a testament to the

growth of the sport and Buriram that young Isaan and Buriram

fighters can fight on massive shows like this for their

people.

 

Muay Thai mogul Boat Petchyindee was on hand, calling Buriram the

‘City of Muay Thai’. He credited the province for having raised

many champions of the sport.

 

Those who already have tickets to the MotoGP can enter the expo

free of charge. Otherwise, tickets are 200 Baht per day, and will

be available at the door. Those with a PTT Blue card are entitled

to a 25% discount.

 

Don’t forget! 4-7 October at the Chang International Circuit in

Buriram from 10:00 to 20:00 daily. Fights are set to be broadcast

on Amarin TV.