Without a doubt, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) is the number one national sport in Thailand and part of Thai culture. On your upcoming trip to Hua Hin, don't miss a chance of seeing a Thai boxing match. Even if the number of Muay Thai venues at this resort city is limited, you still can find where to watch Muay Thai fights in Hua Hin.
According to historical records, Muay Thai martial arts appeared in the Middle Ages when the fighting had the use of swords, bows and arrows. In Thailand, this martial art began to be sent to the army to train soldiers on the orders of King Nareusan during 1555-1605. He was one of the bravest warriors of the country at the time and helped Muay Thai to become famous.
An official match of Muay Thai must not exceed 5 rounds, each round up to 3 minutes. Two fighters wear blue or red pants. They are not allowed to wear shoes but have bandages around their feet.
Where to watch Muay Thai in Hua Hin
In this article, you will discover the best place to see Muay Thai fights in Hua Hin, where you will enjoy a true professional match and understand more about this part of Thai culture during your trip to Thailand.
1. Antza Muay Thai Stadium
Antza Boxing Stadium Hua Hin invites you to immerse yourself in the electrifying world of Muay Thai. At this Hua Hin Muay Thai venue you can watch Thai boxing fights, where authentic Thai combat traditions collide with modern entertainment. Experience the raw power and skill of world-class fighters as they showcase the "art of eight limbs" in exhilarating matches every Friday at the boxing stadium on Hua Hin Soi 94, the same street where the popular G Hua Hin Resort & Mall is located.
Schedule:
Every Friday from 21:00 to 23:30
In high season, there are also fights on Tuesday from 21:00 to 23:30
Ticket prices:
Ringside Seat - 1,000 THB
Book tickets online here to ensure your admission: Antza Muay Thai Stadium Ticket
Address: Thai Boxing Antza, 10/527 Hua Hin 94, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
2. Hua Hin Muay Thai Boxing Stadium
Hua Hin Muay Thai Boxing Stadium is a Muay Thai Stadium located on Soi 102 in Hua Hin, close to the affordable Blu Marine Hua Hin Resort and Villas.
Schedule:
Every Saturday, depending on the fight night starting between 20:00 and 21:00 and lasting until around 23:30 (fight nights are less frequent in low season)
Ticket prices:
Admission Ticket - 1,000 THB
Book tickets online here to ensure your admission: Hua Hin Muay Thai Boxing Stadium Ticket
Address: Hua Hin Boxing Stadium, 13/3989 Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan
3. Thai Boxing Garden Hua Hin Muay Thai Stadium
Thai Boxing Garden Hua Hin is a Muay Thai Stadium located in the center of Hua Hin, nearby Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.
Here you can experience the passion and intensity of a live Muay Thai fight. Muay Thai is an extreme form of boxing that utilizes the feet, elbows, and knees, making it arguably more complex compared to its Western counterpart. The best way to experience this is to be as close to the fight as possible so that you can really feel the excitement.
Schedule:
Every Saturday from 20:30 to 23:00 (closed for the low season)
Ticket prices:
Ringside Seat - 1,000 THB
Book tickets online here to ensure your admission: Thai Boxing Garden Hua Hin Ticket
Address: Thai Boxing Garden Hua Hin, 20/23 Phunsuk Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Where to learn Muay Thai in Hua Hin
You can learn the basics of Muay Thai, Thailand’s traditional combat sport, while in Hua Hin. This is an experience not to be missed. These classes are suitable for both beginner and intermediate participants.
You can join to train Thai boxing at Thai Boxing Garden Hua Hin as they normally have training sessions every day few times a day, from 08:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00. Book Muay Thai class online and enjoy training with experienced fighters that could help you optimise Muay Thai techniques in an optimal and appealing training environment for beginners, intermediate and pro-fighters.
You can also get a private Muay Thai class at Hua Hin Muay Thai Gym to experience an authentic Thai boxing class with a professional boxer and receive an introduction to Thai national sport Muay Thai.
Another very well-rated Muay Thai gym in Hua Hin is Petch Gym Muay Thai, where you can enjoy private or group Muay Thai session.
For more options, explore the best Muay Thai gyms in Hua Hin.
Muay Thai in Thailand
If during your Thailand trip you will spend some time in Bangkok, consider also watching Muay Thai in Bangkok as oldest and largest Thai boxing venues are found in the capital city.
Planning to travel on the Andaman Coast of Southern Thailand? To experience the fights of Muay Thai in Phuket is also a good idea as many fighters are training on the largest island of Thailand. The nearby Phang-nga province also has few venues to watch Muay Thai in Khao Lak. Several Thai boxing stadiums are located in Ao Nang and Koh Lanta, providing plenty of options to see Muay Thai in Krabi as well. On another coast you can choose to watch Muay Thai in Koh Samui.
You can also watch Muay Thai fights in Chiang Mai, where entrance tickets cost much less even if the quality of the fights might be lower.
Experiencing Muay Thai in Pattaya is also an option, even if Thai boxing venues in Pattaya are mainly focused on serving tour groups. If you are planning to head further east to Koh Chang, you can watch Muay Thai in Koh Chang.
For more details about the best places to watch Thai boxing fights in different regions of Thailand, check Muay Thai in Thailand.
Tips
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