Kathoey Fighter Nongrose Makes History at Rajadamnern Stadium – Fight Video Included Posted on June 9, 2017August 28, 2019 By Angela Chang Nongrose fought SueaYai at Rajadamnern Stadium on June 7th, 2017. People are not allowed to wear tops at the prestigious stadium, but they made an exception for her.With an impressive performance, she scored knockdowns and really worked SueaYai on the outside with lots of kicks (hard head kicks included) and elbows.She got the W after a dominating performance. Nong Toom (the fighter referenced in “Beautiful Boxer”) came to support Nongrose, with another former kathoey fighter named Janet. News kathoeylgbtnongroserajadamnernrajadamnern stadium
News Muay Thai Fights are Officially Back on in Thailand – With Some Precautions Posted on July 10, 2020With gyms given the “OK” to open up again early June, many gyms scrambled to get their fighters back in shape for the shows that were rumored to start in mid to late June. However, those shows that were announced, mainly at Channel 7 and Omnoi, were postponed due to… Read More
News 25 Million Baht Budget Approved to Aid Muay Thai Fighters & Trainers Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020On April 10, there was a meeting held by the Professional Boxing Association. The meeting was coordinated by Somchat Charoen Watcharawit and members of the Boxing Board Committee (คณะกรรมการกีฬามวย) to figure out how to provide immediate help to those in Muay Thai affected by COVID-19. Read More
News COVID-19 is Back in Thailand. And Muay Thai is Gone. Again. Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021Thailand was doing so well. The country had their lockdown, had their share of hardships, opened back up domestically (then internationally with restrictions), and was praised for what they did to contain the novel coronavirus and “flatten the curve” relatively quickly.But now the country is reverting back to familiar stages, putting many in a state of anxiety and unemployment. And, no more Muay Thai. Again. What happened? Read More