In Thailand there are Muay Thai fights in the largest stadiums and arenas. One of the two most famous in all of Thailand is the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Muay Thai World introduces you the Mecca of Muay Thai fans:
General Info: Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok
Old Address: Rama IV Road (- 8 February 2014)
New Address: Ram Intra Road (11 February 2014 -)
Bangkok, Thailand
Coordinates:
13 ° 43’32 “N 100 ° 32’51” E
Owner:
Royal Thai Army
Stadium Manager 2010-:
Maj.Gen.Surakai Chattumart
Capacity:
9,500 spectators
Opening Date:
December 8, 1956
Ticket Prices:
Thai citizens – from 200 Baht
Foreigners – from 1500 baht
The History of Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok:
The Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok was opened on December 8, 1956. It is next to the Rajadamnern the most famous Muay Thai stadium in Thailand, if not far beyond the country’s borders.
Many internationally successful fighters have already fought in Lumpinee Stadium and delivered a unique spectacle.
The Lumpinee Stadium is under the patronage of the Royal Thai Army and pursues the following main objectives:
- Protection and preservation of Thai culture and Muay Thai boxing.
- Career development of Thai boxers.
Thus, the Lumpinee Stadium for example, has already produced some excellent fighters, which gained great popularity throughout the country. One of them was the Lightweight Champion Dieselnoi choir Thanasukarn, which could claim the title four years unbeaten for themselves. After him simply ran out of opponents, he was forced to withdraw.
The relocation of Lumpinee Muay Thai Stadium Bangkok:
The owner of the land on which the former Lumpinee Stadium stood, had plans for commercial expansion. Thus, the Lumpinee Stadium, had only completed one year lease, looking for a new place.
General Prayut Chun-O-Cha was finally able to share a piece of land in the Ram Intra Road on the site of the Army Sports Development Centre. This made it possible to build a very modern stadium, which can provide an exceptional sporting experience to the Muay Thai fans. The Construction of the new Lumpinee stadium was beginning in August 2012.
When to watch Muay Thai fights in Lumpinee Stadium?
Tuesday
Friday
from 18h
Saturday
from 16 clock
and from 21h
The last show in Old Lumpinee Stadium
The first fight in the New Lumpinee Stadium
The official website of the Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok
Also available in: German, Thai
