Among the multitudes of Muay Thai fans in the country one will have to search for the proverbial needle in the haystack to find someone with an interest in or knowledge of the sport’s origins. To be sure, everybody has heard the Muay-Thai fighters in bygone days, but almost all these stories appear to have their origin in the mind of some long-forgotten author, at least in the form they are told today.
The best known and most celebrated of the early fighting greats was Nai Khanom Dtom, who, having been captured by the Burmese, regained his freedom by defeating twelve of the enemy’s gladiators in an unarmed contest witnessed by the Burmese king. His story is related in many versions and appears in grade school textbooks. All stadia in the country honour the hero by dedicating one fight doubt that Nai Khanom Dtom was a historical figure, although no records exist in Thailand. The most reliable confirmation comes from Burma.
Researchers who have attempted to uncover details of Muay Thai’s past have met with little success: the fighting art’s origin remains unknown. Thailand’s early historical records were lost forever in 1767, when Burmese armies laid siege to Siam’s ancient capital of Ayuddhaya. The city was overrun, ransacked and put to the torch. All treasures, religious relics and works of art as well as the royal archives were destroyed.
Thailand’s history, as it is known today, has been pieced together from provincial record, the writings of early European visitors and Burmese, Cambodian and Chinese sources. It is from this amalgamation of information, with its many contradictory statements, that our little knowledge of early Muay Thai comes.
It seemed to have been fairly common to settle disputes of national importance by unarmed combat duels. The annals of Chiang Mai relate the story of King Sen Muang Ma, who died in 1411. His two sons, Yi kumkam and Fang Ken, fought for the throne, but despite long conflict neither could get the upper hand. Fang Ken suggested settling the issue by single combat. Each side was to select a champion boxer from among his followers who was to fight until blood was drawn. The prince whose boxer lost would forfeit his claim to becoming the new ruler. The terms were accepted by both sides. The bout lasted for several hours before Fang Ken’s fighter received a scratch on his foot which showed a trickle of blood. The contest was over and Yi Kumkam became the new king.
During the reign of King Naresuen the Great ( 1590-1605 ), Muay Thai was part of military training. The king himself was an expert on individual combat techniques and won several contests which had considerably historical consequences. In 1577, at the age of 22 he was declared a national hero. Although firearms were already in use at the time, Muay-Thai was an important item in a warrior training curriculum. It supplemented the sword and pike in close-in fighting.
Muay Thai reached the height of its popularity during the reign of Pra Chao Sua, the "Tiger King" ( 1703-1709 ). Siam was at peace with her neighbors and the army was idle. Boxing became the favorite pastime of the population, with young and old, rich and poor joining fighting camps. Every village staged it prize fights and heavy betting, often for all or nothing, transformed ordinary bouts into vicious battles. The king himself was a skillful fighter and was reported to have visited village arenas (Visaidchicharn District) to challenge and eventually defeated the 3 local champions and, still undetected, walked off with the prize money. According to some authorities it was customary to bind hands and forearms with strips of horse hide in order to protect one’s own skin and inflict maximum damage on one’s opponents. Some of the techniques used today are said to be based on Pra Chao Sua’s style of fighting.
The horse hide thongs were later replaced by hemp ropes or starched strips of cotton soaked in glue before being tied to a boxer’s hands. It is also said that for some matches and with the agreement of both contestants, ground glass was mixed with the glue. The fighters wore groin guards of tree bark or sea shells held in place with a piece of cloth tied between the legs and around the waist. In those days there were no such arrangements as weight divisions, or three minute rounds. A bout lasted as long as fighter could continue. Many a boxer is said to have left the arena on a bamboo stretcher-dead.
By the beginning of this century Muay Thai was taught in schools. It continued thusly until 1921.
When too many serious injuries and several cases of brain damage prompted the government to prohibit the practice in all elementary and high schools. The use of hemp ropes and sea shells continued until the 1930s. At that point Muay Thai underwent a major transformation. A number of rules and regulations from international boxing were adopted, modern boxing gloves were introduced and the shell was replaced by a metal cup as a groin protector. Weight divisions were established and bout were staged in a modern ring.
From : Muay Thai, the art of Siamese Un-armed Combat.
Warm up / Cool down
It is important to run, skip or bounce on old truck tyres (which is helps improve balance) for at least 15 minutes as a warm up to begin every Muay Thai training session. The idea is to build up a sweat and prepare your body for the vigorous exercise to follow. It is not necessary to spend an excessive amount of time in stretching during Muay Thai training unless you are trying to achieve an extreme level of flexibility or are unusually stiff as a result of a sedantry lifestyle. A suitable routine of around 15 minutes will prepare your muscles for training. And don't forget to do some gentle warm down exercises at the end of each Muay Thai training session. This will help your joints to remain supple. A proper warm up and cool down routine will protect you from injury.
Running
Running is essential to develop stamina and toughen the legs. Running is best done in the early morning and should vary in distance day by day. At least one day a week should be a rest day. Try to avoid running on concrete roads or pavements, though it is not the end of the world if this is your only option. Be careful when running on uneven surfaces and wear good shoes. Running on sand and in shallow water can be good occasionally. Steadily increase the distance you run each day. If you are not fit enough to run, then begin with a brisk walk and steadily build up. Don't use a lack of fitness to delay your start on Muay Thai training. Joining a club will help with motivation. Skipping
Skipping is an integral part of Muay Thai training, it is an excellent way to warm up the body if you are not running, and also helps develop stamina and co-ordination. Skip by rounds, keep your mind relaxed and alert. When skipping hop from one foot to the other - don't bounce on two feet. Shadow Boxing
Shadow boxing is essential to learning the proper Muay Thai technique. Shadow boxing in front of a mirror allows you to observe and correct your movements. When shadow boxing do not shorten the punch or kick, remember to use your full range of movement. Even top level Muay Thai fighters begin their training routine with a shadow boxing warm-up.
Free weights
Incorporate the use of dumb-bells into your Muay Thai training routine. It will help to build strength. Lighter weights with many repetitions is best. Free weights work better than fixed weight training machines as they do not limit your range of movement, but you need to train carefully to avoid injury. Training with very heavy weights is good for body building competitions, but not the best way to train for a Muay Thai fight. Normally Thai boxers do not want to increase their body weight. Bag Work
Working on the hanging bags will build power and stamina into your kicks and punches as well as toughen your body. Kicking the bags often is the only sensible way to condition (that is de-sensitize) your shins. Aggressive methods of training such as using bottles or other very hard objects to condition the shins is not recommended, and also not neccesary. This kind of training may cause unnesseccary injury to the bones in your legs. At Horizon Thai Boxing camp we fill our bags with scraps of cloth, not sand which is very hard, though still expect some bruising (girls especially) if you are a novice.
Pad Work
As you progress in the art of Muay Thai boxing, you will learn to use the strikes learnt against Thai Pads. Your Muay Thai trainer wears a set of Thai pads, a stomach pad and shin guards which allows you to attack him as if he were an opponent. Full power striking of the Thai Pads is a tough part of Muay Thai training and an amazing workout. Pad work will develop your footwork, co-ordination and spatial awareness. Pad work is a very distinctive and essential part of Muay Thai training.
Speed ball
Use of the speed and punching balls will increase your co-ordination, and will help to build your shoulders necessary to maintain a strong guard.
Sparring
Once you have a comprehensive foundation in place you will be ready to participate in controlled sparring. This will form the major part of your Muay Thai training routine. At Horizon Thai Boxing Camp we have full protective gear available for use during Muay Thai training sessions. Clinchwork
After demonstrating proficiency during Thai pads training, stand-up grappling techniques practised with a partner provides the final step between sparring and fighting. During this part of Muay Thai training you will learn to control your opponent by trying to lock his arms or neck in a clinch. From this position it is possible to deliver the knees, or knock your opponent to the floor. This is a very tough aspect of Muay Thai training. These drills are done at the end of each Muay Thai training session prior to the final shadow boxing warm down.
Know the Muay Thai Rules.
The complete boxer must always remember that the winner of a Muay Thai bout is decided according to rules. He must know and strictly follow the rules of the Muay Thai competition. All effective Muay Thai techniques score.
To produce a good score the technique should have a visible effect on the opponent. It is not the number or variety of Muay Thai techniques, but their effectiveness that the judges are looking for, so it is possible to win using one Muay Thai technique exclusively. Judges are looking to award the fight to the strongest fighter. They are looking for evidence of the effect of Muay Thai techniques. And they are looking for mental and physical strength, and technical ability. Muay Thai scoring rules.
A panel of three judges decide at the end of each round if the round resulted in a draw (scores 10:10), a win by significant margin (score 10:9) or a win by undisputed margin (10:8). At the end of the match the score judges add up the points scored and nominate a winner to the referee. If there are three different votes (win, defeat, draw) at the end of the match the verdict is a draw. Muay Thai rules of dress.
Contestants must wear no shirt or shoes. The sacred headband (Mongkon) must be removed on completion of Ram Muay ritual dance, before the start of the bout. The application of any ointment or herb that may be repugnant to your opponent is prohibited. Hands should be wrapped with soft tape not longer than 12 yards and not wider than 2 inches. This can be taped into place. Other Muay Thai rules.
A Muay contest is divided into no more than five rounds. Each round is three minutes long, with a two minute rest period in between. Contestants must weigh in naked before the fight. Contestants must have been taught the art of Muay Thai boxing by a teacher. There must be a time keeper in every contest. Contestants must complete the Ram Muay before the bout can begin.
Weight divisions.
Fly weight up to 112 lbs
Bantam weight up to 118 lbs
Feather weight up to 126 lbs
Light weight up to 135 lbs
Welter weight up to147 lbs
Middle weight up to up to 160 lbs
Heavy weight over 175 lb
Muaythai rules & regulations of Lumpinee boxing stadium B.E. 2500
( Alterations & additional edition B.E. 2535 (1992) )
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Item 01 THE RING
Muaythai contests in general. The ring must consist of the following:
1. The ring must be in two square sizes. One is a small size of 4.90 m. (16 ft.) and the other one is a large size of 7.30 m. (24 ft.) Both sizes are measuring within the ropes.
2. The ring must be built in a safety, proper level, without any obstruction, and must extend outside the ropes of at least 50 cm. (20 inches). The erect posts of the four corners must be well covered, or in any other ways that will not cause danger to the contestants.
3. The ring floor must be covered with soft cloths, straw mat, wood filings, compressed cork, and etc.
The ring floor's thickness must not be less than 2 inches (2.50 cm.) and must not more than 2 inches (5 cm.).
The stadium must be covered with a stretched tight canvas that covered the entire ring floor. There must be 4 paralleled ropes, with a diameter of at least 1.50 inches to 2 inches that stretched from the posts of the corners. The rope heights from the ring floor are: the first rope 55 cm. (1 ft. 10 inch.), the second rope 85 cm. (2 ft. 6 inch), the third rope 115 cm. (3 ft. 10 inch.), and the fourth rope 145 cm. (4 ft. 10 inch.). The ropes must be covered with soft and smooth material. At the 4 corners, the insides of the ropes must be covered with soft materials.
4. There must be stairs at the opposite corners of the ring for the contestants, referee and others to get up and down.
Item 02 THE GLOVES
The boxers must wear gloves that weight of one glove not less than 4 oz. (133.4 g.) and not more than 6 oz. (170.1 g.)
1. For Mini-Flyweight to Featherweight (100 lbs.-126 lbs.) division, the fighters must use 6 oz. (170.1 g.) gloves.
Item 03 BANDAGE
The width of bandage must not exceed 2 inches and the length of each bandage that will be wrap around each fist of the fighter must not exceed the following limit:
1. From Mini Flyweight to Featherweight Division, the fighter must use the bandage that not exceeding 10 yards or 2 rolls of bandages.
2. Plaster can be used to cover, but not exceeding 1 packet, or the contestants will agree themselves, and not to cover the fist bone. If agreeable not to exceed 1 packet, and the width of the plaster not to exceed 1 inch., the length not to exceed 5 yards (1 packet).
Item 04 THE DRESS
The contestants must dress as follows:
1. The protector and the trunks must be worn according to the color of the corner. Not to wear cloth and shoes. Keep polite hairstyle, and cleanly shaved. Nails must be cut and short. The superstitious magical substances can be tied on the upper arms or waist, but not to be dangerous to the opponent.
2. The ankle can be used not exceeding one on each leg.
3. Belt and anything which is metal is not allowed.
4. Using of Vaseline or anything which will be dangerous or diskle on the face, arms or on upper portion of the body are not allowed.
5. A sacred cord must be worn on the head and one has to pay homage.
Item 05 THE RING EQUIPMENT
The ring must have the following equipment:
• Resting seat for the boxer before the match, 3 seats for each corner.
• 2 towels
• 2 sponges
• 2 bottles of water
• 2 water cups
• 2 buckets of water
• Tables & chairs for officers
• Bell
• 1 or 2 stop watch
• Points recording cards
• 1 box for keeping points recording cards
• 3 points giving tables
• set of First Aid equipment
• Board indicating Round, Event & Time
Item 06 CLASS & WEIGHT USED IN THE MATCH
1. Mini Flyweight weights not exceeding 105 lbs. (47.629 kg.)
2. Junior Flyweight weights not exceeding 108 lbs. (48.990 kg.)
3. Flyweight weight not exceeding 112 lbs. (50.805 kg.)
4. Junior Bantamweight weights not exceeding 115 lbs. (52.166 kg.)
5. Bantamweight weight not exceeding 118 lbs. (55.341 kg.)
6. Junior Featherweight weights not exceeding 122 lbs. (55.341 kg.)
7. Featherweight weight not exceeding 126 lbs. (57.155 kg.)
8. Junior Lightweight weights not exceeding 130 lbs. (58.971 kg.)
9. Lightweight weight not exceeding 135 lbs. (61.238 kg.)
10. Junior Welterweight weights not exceeding 140 lbs. (63.506 kg.)
11. Welterweight weight not exceeding 147 lbs. (66.681 kg.)
12. Junior Middleweight weights not exceeding 156 lbs. (70.764 kg.)
13. Middleweight weight not exceeding 160 lbs. (72.578 kg.)
14. Junior Heavyweight weights not exceeding 175 lbs. (72.578 kg.)
15. Heavyweight weight not exceeding 175 lbs. ( 79.383 kg.) upwards.
Item 07 WEIGHT-IN
1. Weighting of the contestants is from 08.00 AM. To 12.00 AM. On the matching day. When the contestants over weight, reweigh is allowed, weighin the limit time not exceeding 12.00 AM. If still over weight, it is stopped, in this weighting, the contestants weigh nakedly.
2. Before weighing, the contestants must be certified and body check from appointed Diploma Doctor that they are fully healthy to perform the fight.
3. The weight must not below 100 lbs., age not less than 15 years and the weight must not differ more than 5 lbs.
Item 08 NUMBER OF ROUNDS 1. The fight normally not exceeding 5 round, a round is 3 minutes, interval during the rounds is 2 minutes, and the fight must not less than 3 rounds.
2. In case of accident causing the fight cannot perform again, if it necessary to get the result, the fight must be more than 3 rounds, and the result of the fight can be decided by points.
Item 09 BOXER SECONDS
Each contestants has the fight to have 2 boxer seconds and must be under the following rules:
1. The boxer seconds will not advise, help or support their contestant during the round in the fight.
2. The boxer seconds will not give up the fight for the contestant by throwing sponge or towel into the ring, except there is special agreement.
3. During the fight is going on, both the boxer seconds and their assistant will not standing at the edge of the ring. Before starting each round, the boxer seconds must take towel, bucket, etc. out from the edge of the ring.
4. The boxer seconds of both corners must dress politely.
5. If it is a Championship fight, 3 boxer seconds are allowed.
6. If the boxer seconds or assistant violate the above rules, they may be blamed, and may be decided not to be the boxer seconds of that fight. For the contestant, the referee may warm or blame or decide to be defeated.
Item 10 THE DECISION COMMITTEE There are 4 members, 1 Referee and 3 Judges. The above mentioned member must be well learned and studied, and have experience in doing their duties.
Item 11 THE DECISION COMMITTEE
1. The Referee has the duty to control the fight in the ring according to the rules with justice during the fight.
2. Has the full power in decision solely, nobody can object it.
3. Advises the contestant or boxer seconds who do not perform according to the rules.
4. The Referee must not give points.
5. Collects & checks total of points in points recording cards of the 3 judges after the fight ends, and decide according to the most points & give the points recording cards tot the chief of decision.
6. The Referee must use 3 orders i.e.
7. The Referee must point out some rules to the contestants & chief of the boxer seconds before commencing the first round.
Item 12 DUTY OF REFEREE The Referee has duty to control the match according to the rules with justice.
Item 13 POWER OF REFEREE 1. The Referee has the power to do in the ring.
2. To stop the fight when considers that one has skill more than the other.
3. To stop the fight when considers that the contestant has received severe injury so that he cannot continue the fight.
4. To stop the fight when considers that the contestant does not really fight. In this case, the referee may stop one contestant or both.
5. In any round of the fight, if the boxer is counted, & is ordered to box and after though consideration that the counted boxer does not fully perform the fight, the Referee has the right to stop the fight.
6. To stop the fight to warn the boxer when be does not box according to the rules or by other reasons, thus to make justice in the fight and to really do according to the rules.
7. To let the disobey boxer out of the fight.
8. To let the disobey boxer second out of the fight and if reasonable, may let the contestant out of the fight also. (The boxer must responsible his own seconds).
9. To let the foul boxer out of the fight, whether being warned or not, or if considers that such deed is to let him be defeated by foul.
10. The decision of the referee is final without any appeal.
11. In case the referee has made wrong decision, he can re-decide to correct according to points recording cards.
Item 14 COUNTING OF THE BOXER FALLING OUT OF THE ROPES 1. When any boxer falls out of the ring, the referee can count immediately.
1. If the boxer falls out of the ring, the Referee will count. If count up to 20, the fallen boxer cannot come up on the ring, he will be lost by KO.
2. If the fallen boxer can come up on the ring before counting up to 20, he can continue the fight without losing the points counted.
2. When any boxer falls out of the ring is opposed by the audiences or held up not to go up the ring, the Referee will stop counting and clearly warn and continue counting.
3. When both the boxers fall out of the ring, the Referee will begin counting, if any boxer tries to hold up by any mean, will stop counting and clearly warn the continue counting. If that boxer does not listen, fines him as lost.
4. When the boxers fall on the floor by any mean, the Referee separates the boxers first and stand-in the middle and beginning counting.
5. In case of both boxers are counted, if one can stand up, stop counting that one and counts the still fallen boxer.
Item 15 JUDGES
1. Three judges must sit at each side of the ring separate from the audiences.
2. Each judge is free in considering points within the rules.
3. The judges must pay attention to both the boxers only.
4. The judges must give points to each boxer in points recording card, after end of each round. Then total up the points after the fight and write the name of the winner with his signature in the points recording card, then give to the Referee.
5. The points announcing will be done only in Championship title contest.
Item 16 THE TIMEKEEPER
The specify duty of the Time-Keeper is to keep time of each round, amount of round, interval time during the round, and stopping time when the Referee gives signal without mistake by following procedures:
1. Must sit on one side of the ring.
2. 5 seconds before each round, must clear the ring by giving signal to let the seconds out of the ring.
3. Giving signal of starting- ending each round by striking the bell.
4. Stopping the time while temporary pause or when the Referee orders.
5. Keeping correct time every period by portable watch or stopwatch.
6. Giving manual signal to the Referee every seconds the Referee counts when the boxer is fallen down.
7. At the end of the round which is not final, if there is a boxer falling or the Referee is counting, when the time fished (3 min.), the bell must not be striked, the striking of bell when the Referee order "BOX".
8. At the end of final round, if there is a fallen boxer and the Referee is counting, when the time finishes (3 min.), the timekeeper must strike the bell immediately.
Item 17 THE DECISION
Must be done according to the following rules:
1. Wins by Knock Out is the contestant falls on the floor or stands holding the rope losing consciousness on the rope, cannot fight or protect himself within 10 seconds, i.e. when the Referee counts up to 10.
2. Wins by Technical Knock Out is as follows:
A. When the opponent is disadvantaged and badly injured and may be more dangerous.
B. When any boxer cannot perform his fight, after interval during the rounds.
C. Or if the boxer is injured, i.e.
I. When the referee considers the wound not less than 2 cm. (Approximately 3 stitches)
II. In case the Referee is not sure, he may consult the stadium doctor.
3. Winning by points. After the fight ends, the Referee collects his own recording card and from the judges at both sides, and decides the boxer who gets most points is the winner.
4. In case both boxers received severe injuries, so that both of them cannot perform the fight, and have agreed to get the results before the fight, if the fight, has been performed not more than half of the specified round, the decision will be draw, if the fight more than half of the specific round, the decision will be according to the points.
5. The winning by the contestant is to be lost, i.e. his opponent does not fight according to the rules so that the Referee decides him to lose the fight with or without any warning before.
6. No decision. When the boxer is decided a "No contest" both or any side, the fight will be declared as "No decision" such as, any boxer has fought with the attempt to lost or both agree with one another or damage to the stadium, the audiences are not in peace so that the fight cannot be continued.
7. If the decision of the decision Committee cause the audiences are not in peace So that the fight cannot be continued the stadium or Chief of technique section decide as a no contest and declared "No Contest"
Item 18 POINTS GIVING 1. There are 5 points in a round. The best boxer will get full 5 points, and his opponent is reduced by 4 , 4, 3 , 3 accordingly, and not to give points as 4 or 4 .
2. In the draw round, he will get 5 points each.
3. The loser in the not clear round will get 4 points, the winner gets 5 points.
4. The loser in the clear round will get 4 points, the winner will get 5 points.
5. The loser that has clearly seen all the round, with least opposition, fallen down and scramble up again and is counted will get 3 points, the winner gets 5 points.
6. The loser who has done for through the round and is counted twice in one round will get 3 points, the winner gets 5 points.
7. The giving of points will be considered according to the following rules:
1. Any boxer uses Muaythai weapons (fist, kick, knee, and elbow) according to the rules, against his opponent more is the winner.
2. Any boxer use Muaythai weapons against his opponent severely, clearly, violently, badly injured at most important parts is the winner.
Item 19 FOUL
The fight not according to rules and fouls is as follows:
1. Bite, stab eyes, spit his opponent, stick out the tongue, and strike with head.
2. To embrace or to throw down or lock arms his opponents.
3. Holding the rope or trying to hold the rope for his fight and another benefits.
4. Pretend to fall over his opponent or repeat against his opponent who has been fallen down.
5. Using judo and wrestling styles.
6. Using unsuitable words during the fight.
7. In case the fight is going on and there is embracing, when the Referee orders to stop, but both or one boxer do not do according to his order, let the Referee stops the fight any gives warning, or order to out point. If such fight caused knock out to the contestant or received severe injury, the disobeyed boxer is lost by foul means.
8. Kneeing the protector purposely, i.e. catch the neck & kneeing the protector, kneeing the protector or throwing knee at the protector. (In consideration of the Referee whether purposely or not)
Item 20 FALLEN DOWN
1. If any part of the body touch the floor except the feet, or standing unconsciously on the rope, or is boxed out of the rope, or standing unconsciously with opened eyes & falling hands with incapable of protect himself, will consider that boxer as being fallen down.
2. In case any boxer is fallen down 1 second, the Referee will begin counting, let his opponent steps back to the farthest corner immediately. If he does not step back as ordered, the Referee must stop counting until that boxer does according to order, then the Referee will continue counting from the previous count. When the fallen boxer stands up and is order to box from the Referee. He then can continue his fight.
3. When any boxer is fallen down, the Referee counts loudly from 1 to 10 with interval of 1 second counting. The Referee must give hand signal also so that the fallen boxer knows that he is counted. Before counting 1, the period from falling to the floor 1 second, then begins counting 1.
4. If the fallen boxer can stand up before the referee counts to 10 and he is ready to fight, then he can continue to fight. But if the Referee has counted up to 10, the fight is finished and decides the fallen boxer lost by "KO"
5. If both the boxers are fallen, the Referee continues counting all the time any boxer still fallen down. If both of them still fallen down up to counting to 10, the decision is a draw, if there is no other agreement.
6. During the Referee is counting, but not yet up to 8, the counted boxer whether ready to fight or not, the referee will continue his count from the counted number.
7. If any boxer cannot perform his fight after the interval has finished, will be counted or not being in the consideration of the Referee.
Item 21 GIVING OF POINTS TO COUNTED BOXER BY THE REFEREE
1. In any round of the fight, when any boxer is being done by Muaythai weapons (fist, feet, knee, elbow) according to the rules, till he is counted by the Referee, the counted boxer will lost 1 point, by thee counted boxer gets 4 points, the other boxer gets 5 points. ( 5:4 ) If he is counted again for the second time in the same round, the counted boxer gets 3 points, the other boxer gets 5 points. ( 5:3 ) And the boxer who is counted twice in the same round is fallen down again for the third time, the Referee will stop the fight by deciding his opponent wins by Technical Knock Out.
2. In any round of the fight, If the contestants have equal points. When any one is counted by the referee once, the counted boxer gets 4 points, the other boxer gets 5 points. ( 5:4 )
3. In any round of the fight, any boxer has point more (Before or after counting), the consideration is as follows:
1. The leading point boxer is counted once, will lost point, the counted boxer gets 4 points, the other boxer gets 5 points. ( 5:4 )
2. The leading point boxer, bit is counted second time in the same round, will lose 1 points, the counted boxer gets 3 points, the other boxer gets 5 points. ( 5:3 )
4. In any round of the fight, any boxer has 1 point more, (Before of after counting) the consideration is as follows:
1. The leading point boxer is counted once, the result in that round, both the boxers will get 5 points each. ( 5:5 )
2. The leading point boxer is counted twice in the same round, the counted boxer will lose 1 point, the counted boxer gets 4 points, the other boxer gets points. ( 5:4 )
5. In any round of the fight, any boxer gets point less, (Before of after counting) The consideration is as follows:
1. The lesser point boxer is counted by the Referee once, will lose 1 points, the counted boxer gets 3 points, the other boxer gets 5 points. ( 5:3 )
2. The lesser point boxer is counted by the Referee for the second time in the same round, the counted boxer gets 3 points, (The lowest points of the fight) is counted by the Referee once, the counted boxer will lose 2 points, the counted boxer gets 3 points, the other boxer gets 5 points. ( 5:3 )
Item 22 THE HANDS SHAKING
There will be hand catching before starting Round 1 and final round. The boxers will catch hands as traditional, to mark that they will fight as sportsmen, with cleanness according to the rules of the fight and not to catch hands during the fight.
Item23 THE MEANINGS Any meaning of this rule or any problem arises due to the contestants, even does not mention in this rule, the Referee will decide. Except such problem has been occurred, & Technical Committee of the Lumpinee Stadium has laid down the procedures, to perform according to such procedures.
The crowd of spectators that gathers to see a Muay Thai match provide almost as much entertainment as the contestants in the ring, and are vital to the sport. Muay Thai matches are awash with color and pageantry and alive with music and spirit. The crowd of spectators erupts with each blow that a contestant lands on his opponent and as the excitement in the ring increases, so does the noise level in the arena. This tremendous atmosphere makes a Muay Thai match entertaining and exciting. The sights and sounds of a Muay Thai match are a one of a kind experience, and provide a unique insight into the fighting spirit of the Thai people. A boxing match normally includes around eight fights with a maximum of five rounds each. Make sure you experience the excitement of a Thai boxing match during your visit to Thailand. A well-fought match generates incredible intensity in and out of the ring. The increasingly frenetic rhythms of the traditional three-piece band and the loud shouts of "Oy, oy, oy" from the crowd ramp up the intensity still higher. Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpini Stadium, located to the east of Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road, is one of Bangkok's major boxing stadiums. Bouts at Lumpini are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.00 pm, and twice on Saturdays at 5.00 pm and 8.30 pm. It is easy to tell when a fight is in progress by the hundreds of motorcycles parked outside on the road. Ticket prices vary according to the seating and are astronomically more expensive for foreigners.
Rajadamnoen
The Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue near the TAT office is another major boxing stadium in Bangkok. They hold bouts on Mondays at 5.00 and 9.00 pm, Wednesdays at 6.00 pm, Thursdays at 6.00 pm, and Sundays at 5.00 pm. There are also practice bouts held at 2.00 pm on Sundays. Tickets vary in price depending on the seating. And as at Lumpinee foreigners are expected to subsidise the event through high ticket prices. The area in the immediate vicinity of Ratchadamnoen Stadium has some of the city's best Isaan (northeastern) food, with popular dishes such as 'som tam' (spicy papaya salad) and 'kai yang' (grilled chicken).
Baan Klang Stadium
Every Friday night from October 16, 2009, Elite Fight Night brings you the very best of International Muaythai and local entertainment in a televised extravaganza from Bangkok’s newest and finest boxing stadium.
The Baan Klang Stadium in Pathum Thani on the northern outskirts of Bangkok is a brand new, state-of-the-art boxing arena designed to help raise the image of Muaythai in Thailand by providing a stadium for VIPs and Muaythai connoisseurs alike to enjoy a great night out in the comfort of a luxury venue.
The Baan Klang Stadium is more than just a boxing arena; it is a place for VIPs to enjoy a great night’s entertainment, and it is THE venue for Muaythai fans to experience the thrill of watching live Muaythai in comfort.
Overlooking the ring, nine VIP boxes with balconies afford spectacular views of the action. Inside, members can relax on huge sofas in the luxury of a spacious lounge while watching close ups of the night’s entertainment or enjoying a spot of karaoke on large screen TVs. Each VIP box also has its own private kitchen while two waitresses are always on hand to make sure the VIPs are looked after all night.
Down at ringside, 1,000 well-designed seats make sure that everybody not only has a good view of the action but also can relax in comfort.
On the opposite side of the stadium from the VIP boxes, an elevated stage provides the ideal platform for the evening’s entertainers and ensures that everyone has a clear view.
Throughout the Baan Klang Stadium, Muaythai fans enjoy comfortable seating, air-conditioning, clear views and state-of the art sound and lighting. The Baan Klang Stadium is the venue that Muaythai fans in Thailand have been waiting for.
Watch Elite Fight Night from the Baan Klang Stadium every Friday evening between 8:15pm and 10:30pm, starting from October 16, 2009. Elite Fight Night is also broadcast live on TGN.
Elite Fight Night: start your weekend with a bang.
Muay Thai reached the height of its popularity during the reign of Pra Chao Sua, the "Tiger King" ( 1703-1709 ). Siam was at peace with her neighbors and the army was idle. Boxing became the favorite pastime of the population, with young and old, rich and poor joining fighting camps. Every village staged it prize fights and heavy betting, often for all or nothing, transformed ordinary bouts into vicious battles. The king himself was a skillful fighter and was reported to have visited village arenas (Visaidchicharn District) to challenge and eventually defeated the 3 local champions and, still undetected, walked off with the prize money. According to some authorities it was customary to bind hands and forearms with strips of horse hide in order to protect one’s own skin and inflict maximum damage on one’s opponents. Some of the techniques used today are said to be based on Pra Chao Sua’s style of fighting. 
