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 Koh Chang, don't miss a chance of seeing a Thai boxing match. Even if the number of Muay Thai venues on the island is limited, you still can find where to watch Muay Thai fights in Koh Chang.
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 Koh Chang
In this article, you will discover the best place to see Muay Thai fights in Koh Chang, where you will enjoy a true professional match and understand more about this part of Thai culture during your trip to Thailand.
Koh Chang Muay Thai Boxing Stadium
Koh Chang Muay Thai Boxing Stadium is open air venue in the center of Koh Chang, located in Klong Prao Beach area, near Zong Zi Pad Pad restaurant. Here you can spend an action-packed evening as you watch authentic Muay Thai fights that are organized twice a week.
On the events at this Muay Thai boxing stadium you get to see Thai boxers battle it out using their feet, elbows and knees in this intense combat sports. Muay Thai events are all about spectacle as they not only include real fights but also a complex dance ceremony that is performed before each fight to pay respect to the combattants’ teachers and to the guardian spirit of real fight Thai boxing.
Schedule:
Every Saturday from 20:00 to 23:30
Every Wednesday from 20:00 to 22:30
Ticket prices:
900 THB for Admission ticket on Saturday (6 bouts)
700 THB for Admission ticket on Wednesday (4 bouts)
Book tickets online here to ensure your admission: Koh Chang Muay Thai Boxing Ticket
Currently it's only possible to purchase Muay Thai tickets for the fights from 1 January 2025 and it can be done online here: Muay Thai Event Tickets
Address: Koh Chang Muay Thai Boxing Stadium, 24 Moo 4, Klong Prao Beach, Koh Chang, Trat
Where to learn Muay Thai in Koh Chang
You can learn the basics of Muay Thai, Thailand’s traditional combat sport, while in Koh Chang. 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 Muay Thai boxing stadium of the island as they normally have training session every day 2 times a day, from 08:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
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.
