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 Krabi (Ao Nang or Koh Lanta), don't miss a chance of seeing a Thai boxing match. For the most exceptional experience, choose one of the best places to watch Muay Thai fights in Krabi.
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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 Krabi
In this article, you will discover the best places to see Muay Thai fights in Krabi province as in Ao Nang and Koh Lanta you can find Thai boxing stadiums, where you can enjoy a true professional match and understand more about this part of Thai culture during your trip to Thailand.
Things to consider when choosing a Muay Thai stadium
To experience the fight night of Muay Thai in Krabi, you can mainly choose from 3 boxing stadiums in Ao Nang:
Ao Nang Landmark Boxing Stadium
Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Stadium
Krabi International Boxing Stadium
Koh Lanta is another destination in Krabi province, where you can watch Muay Thai fights, as fight nights are organized at William Muay Thai Stadium Koh Lanta or Lanta Boxing Stadium.
The fights here are not as high-level as in Bangkok, and the stadiums are mainly filled by tourists. As the atmosphere and facilities of Krabi Muay Thai stadiums are quite different, you need to choose the venue that fits your preferences and expectations the best.
The main things to consider when choosing a Muay Thai venue in Krabi for a night out are:
- Fight night schedule
- Location
- Facilities
- Seating
- Ticket price
- Other services
Important note! When choosing the stadium to visit, don’t rely too much on Google reviews, as one of Krabi’s boxing stadiums is known to be giving away free drinks for 5-star Google reviews, so its profile is flooded with not necessarily true opinions. To get an idea of real first-hand experiences, better use other internet sources and forums.
Fight night schedule
As there are 3 boxing stadiums in Ao Nang, Krabi, you can find a Muay Thai event on any day of the week. In case you want to see Thai boxing fights on the specific day of the week, you will have one or two options, as the three Krabi Muay Thai stadiums open their doors on alternate days.
The fight night schedule of Muay Thai stadiums in Krabi:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: Ao Nang Landmark Muay Thai Stadium
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Stadium (closed for the low season)
Monday and Friday: Krabi International Boxing Stadium
In all venues, the fight nights are scheduled to start at 21:00 and last for 2 to 3 hours, but it's not uncommon for the first fight to be delayed or the event to be shorter than expected.
Normally, in the event there are 6-8 fights, starting from young fighter fights, including women's fights, and finishing with men's fights. The fights here are usually not high-class but are good enough if you are looking to get to know Thai boxing as part of the local culture.
If you want to see more authentic fights, your best bets in Krabi are Ao Nang Landmark Boxing Stadium and Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Stadium. However, even here the level of the fights might not always be that high, as many matches feature pretty young fighters that not everyone finds comfortable to look at. The majority of fighters at these stadiums are local Thais, even if they try to include one or two international fights in each event. These two venues are also visited by locals, who enhance the atmosphere at the event. Make sure to go on a weekend to get a livelier audience with more local attendance and often some higher-level fighters.
At Krabi International Boxing Stadium, you can see more tourist-oriented fight events with a higher number of international fighters and fewer youngsters. To better adjust to the taste of tourists, most fighters here don’t even perform a full ritual of Wai Kru prior to the fight, which is present elsewhere and brings the full vibe and experience of Muay Thai. Fights vary in quality depending on the night you go, but there are usually some good fights in such events, making them suitable for tourists who want to experience the national sport of Thailand.
Location
The location of Ao Nang Landmark Muay Thai Stadium is the most convenient for the majority of travelers, as the stadium is located at Ao Nang Landmark Night Market, next to Ao Nang’s Noppharat Thara Beach.
Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Stadium is located nearby Doo Dee Boutique Resort by Swiss Chalet, just about 500 meters away from Ao Nang Landmark Muay Thai Stadium and the beach.
The location of Krabi International Boxing Stadium is about 3.7 km away from Ao Nang Beach, making it less convenient, unless you are staying at one of the accommodations far away from the beach, such as Aonang Eco Villa or Pinthong Aonang Villa.
Other Muay Thai venues in Krabi Province are located on the island of Koh Lanta. While they can be reached from Ao Nang and other areas of Krabi, getting there doesn’t make sense, even if tickets on the island are slightly cheaper.
Facilities
Facilities at Krabi Muay Thai stadiums vary quite a lot.
Ao Nang Landmark Muay Thai Stadium is a new stadium with air conditioning, where you will find a fighting ring and seats in good condition.
Able to fit up to 1,500 spectators, Ao Nang Krabi Stadium is the largest boxing stadium in Krabi. The stadium is older and a bit worn out but is frequently visited by locals.
Krabi International Boxing Stadium is a small Muay Thai venue catering to tourists. It can get really hot, as there’s no air conditioning and the number of fans is limited.
Seating
While all 3 stadiums in Krabi have standard seat and ringside seat options, some of them are also offering VIP seats with additional perks that should provide bigger comfort.
Standard seats in Krabi Muay Thai stadiums are on the grandstand, but as stadiums are not that large, all seats are close enough to see the ring well. The comfort of the seats varies, but the bleacher seats at Krabi International Boxing Stadium are hard and can be very uncomfortable to spend 2-3 hours on.
Ao Nang Krabi Stadium is currently not offering standard seats for tourists, so there you can only choose from ringside and VIP seats. Most probably it’s because the standard seats here are reported to be in deplorable condition.
At all stadiums, the ringside seats are closer to the ring and offer more comfort than the standard ones. You are normally getting a cushioned chair in one of the rows nearest to the ring.
VIP seats at Krabi boxing stadiums are usually sofas and come with additional perks, such as free t-shirts or beer.
Ticket price
Ticket prices at all Thai boxing stadiums in Ao Nang, Krabi, are similar, as the standard seat tickets cost 1,200 THB, the ringside seats are available at around 1,500 THB, while VIP seats at two venues are offered for around 1,900 THB.
Compared to other popular tourist destinations in Thailand, Muay Thai tickets in Krabi are not the most expensive, but you can watch better quality fights in Bangkok for similar prices or enjoy the Muay Thai event in Chiang Mai for half of the price.
It is advisable to book tickets online in advance to ensure your admission. Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked via the forms provided below.
Discounted tickets can be booked online here:
Muay Thai Match at Ao Nang Landmark Stadium
Muay Thai Match at Ao Nang Krabi Stadium
Muay Thai Match at Krabi International Boxing Stadium
Other services
Inside these Muay Thai stadiums, you can normally buy beer, other drinks, and some snacks.
At the locally attended boxing stadiums, betting is also taking place. Here you can watch local men betting on fights and cheering up for their favorites very fiercely. Unless you know the system, it’s better to avoid joining in, as it can simply lead to being scammed.
More detailed information about each Muay Thai stadium in Krabi can be found below.
Muay Thai stadiums in Krabi
Discover the most important information about each of the Thai boxing stadiums in Krabi and choose the one to experience the Thai national sport while on holiday on the Andaman coast in Thailand.
1. Ao Nang Landmark Muay Thai Stadium
Ao Nang Landmark Stadium is a new Muay Thai venue in Krabi. If you would like to see this astonishing sport live, this is the place to come in Krabi. Matches are all about spectacle: a complex dance ceremony is performed before each fight to pay respect to the combatants’ teachers and to the guardian spirit of real fight Thai boxing.
Schedule:
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 21:00 to 23:30
Ticket prices:
1,200 THB for Standard Seat
1,500 THB for Ringside Seat
Book tickets here: Krabi Ao Nang Landmark Stadium Muay Thai Tickets
Find discounted tickets here: Muay Thai Match at Ao Nang Landmark Stadium
Address: Ao Nang Landmark Stadium, 79/45 moo 3 Ao Nang Landmark, Ao Nang, Krabi
2. Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Stadium
Ao Nang Krabi Stadium is a well-known Muay Thai competition hall in Krabi. The competition here is the authentic local Muay Thai, without any performance components. Many international fighters compete here, and every match day attracts lots of Muay Thai fans. There are 6-7 matches every night.
Krabi Thai boxing stadium was originally located in Krabi Town but from 2000 is operating in Ao Nang area, which is more convenient for tourists. Ao Nang Krabi Stadium is one of the largest boxing stadiums in Southern Thailand as it can fit up to 1,500 spectators.
Schedule:
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 21:00 to 23:50 (closed for the low season)
Ticket prices:
1,500 THB for Ringside Seat
1,900 THB for VIP Seat
Book tickets here: Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Stadium
Address: Ao Nang Krabi Stadium, 100 Soi Noppharatthara 13, Ao Nang, Krabi
3. Krabi International Boxing Stadium
Krabi International Boxing Stadium is Krabi’s newest Muay Thai venue, located in Ao Nang. With international standard and large capacity, the stadium attracts both international and Thai professional fighters, serving up some of the best fight nights in Southern Thailand.
If you would like to see this astonishing sport live, this is the place to come in Ao Nang - Krabi. Come and feel the excitement of authentic Muay Thai and witness the true respect for this amazing, traditional Thai sport. Whether it’s your first time watching Muay Thai or it’s a sport you have a long passion for, you will not be disappointed.
Schedule:
Every Monday and Friday, from 21:00 to 23:30
Ticket prices:
1,200 THB for Stadium Seat
1,500 THB for Ringside Seat
1,900 THB for VIP Seat
Book tickets online here: Muay Thai Match at Krabi International Boxing Stadium
Address: Krabi International Boxing Stadium, 767 Moo 2, Soi Khao Kaeo 1, Ao Nang, Krabi
4. William Muay Thai Stadium Koh Lanta
William Muay Thai Stadium Koh Lanta was founded by former Lumpinee Champion William Dejpayak. All significant fights on Koh Lanta take place at this stadium. Along with numerous tourists, several locals are drawn to the high-class fights. William Muay Thai Stadium not only features six to seven matches on fight nights, but it also explores the root of this centuries-old combat sport through ritual performances.
Schedule:
Every Thursday and Saturday from 21:00 to 23:30 (closed for the low season)
Ticket prices:
1,000 THB for Standard Seat
1,200 THB for Ringside Seat
1,500 THB for VIP Seat
Find discounted tickets here: Muay Thai Match at William Muay Thai Stadium Koh Lanta
Address: William Muay Thai Stadium Koh Lanta, Long Beach Road 463/1 moo 3, Saladan, Koh Lanta, Krabi
For more information about Muay Thai classes and Thai boxing fights on Koh Lanta, check Koh Lanta Muay Thai.
Where to learn Muay Thai in Krabi
You can learn the basics of Muay Thai, Thailand’s traditional combat sport, while in Krabi. This is an experience not to be missed. These classes are suitable for both beginner and intermediate participants and can be booked online here: Krabi Lion Muay Thai.
Kmax Muay Thai Gym in Krabi Town is one more gym to consider for training Thai boxing while in Krabi.
For detailed information about the best Thai boxing classes in the province, explore Muay Thai gyms in Krabi.
Muay Thai in Thailand
If during your Thailand trip you will spend some time in Bangkok, consider also watching Muay Thai in Bangkok, as the oldest and largest Thai boxing venues are found in the capital city.
Planning to travel in the 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. On another coast you can choose to watch Muay Thai in Koh Samui.
You can also watch Muay Thai fights in Chiang Mai, where Thai boxing stadium entrance tickets normally cost less.
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 travel further east from there, you can enjoy watching 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.
