If you have a question about watching Muay Thai in Bangkok that I haven’t covered in any of the Muay Thai stadium guides or questions below, feel free to leave a comment at the end of this post.
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You have quite a few places to watch Muay Thai in Bangkok. You can go to Rajadamnern Muay Thai Stadium, Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Channel 7 Boxing Stadium, Siam Boxing Stadium (Omnoi), World Siam Stadium, and Rangsit Boxing Stadium.
The best place to watch Muay Thai in Bangkok depends on the kind of experience your’re looking for. Larger stadiums and smaller venues each have their pros and cons and are exciting for different reasons. Read each of the stadium guides on MuayThaiStadiums.com for a better idea of what each stadium offers in terms of fights and atmospheres.
On average, it costs between 500 Thai Baht and 3,500 Thai Baht for tickets to watch Muay Thai in Bangkok.
If you want to watch Muay Thai for free in Thailand, Channel 7 Boxing Stadium doesn’t charge for tickets. However, as of July 2023 the stadium is currently closed to the public until further notice.
Even if you’re not a fight fan, watching Muay Thai in Bangkok will be a memory that lives with you forever.
Yes. Mostly all the Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok allow kids to enter. Keep in mind, though, that Muay Thai is, at times, a brutally unforgiving sport. Fighters get cut. The get knocked out. And they are sometimes carried out of the ring on stretchers. Most of them heal up rather quickly. But for sensitive children, it could be too much to take in.
Unlike at some of the religious and historical sites in Bangkok, there is no dress code to enter the Muay Thai stadiums. That said, Thais tend to dress in long pants and polo shirts or button-down shirts when attending the stadiums.
Staff at Muay Thai stadiums around Bangkok go to great measures to make sure spectators are safe and enjoying themselves at all times.
No. Most of the gamblers who attend the stadiums are working-class Thais who enjoy betting on the fights. In all my years of going to the stadiums (since 2007), I’ve never seen a gambler bother a non-Thai spectator.
Yes. Most Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok sell beer at the venues. The only exception is the for the day-time events at Siam Boxing Stadium (Omnoi) and Channel 7 Boxing Stadium.
Bangkok Muay Thai Stadiums Checklist
- For an overview of all the essentials, check out my First-Time Visitor's Guide To Bangkok's Muay Thai Stadiums.
- Check for hotels in Bangkok near one of the Muay Thai stadiums using Expedia.com or Klook.com.
- Need advice on where to stay? Check out my guide on how to Book A Hotel near the stadiums.
- Buy a Rabbit Card from Klook that let's you travel along most of Bangkok's BTS and MRT Lines -- used by over 19,000 tourists. You can also get a one-day BTS pass.
- Stay connected with a physical SIM card from either SimOptions or True (pick it up at the airport). Alternatively, you can download an eSIM right to your phone using ESIM Thailand. You can also rent a pocket wifi router and pick it up at the airport.
Hi John, I’m an Australian professional photographer visiting BGK in Nov/ Dec and keen to photograph some Muay Thai, particularly at Siam Stadium. Are you able to assist me to contact the correct person to get permission to do some photography? I can be contacted via my website/ email provided.
Yep, I can help you with that. I’ll reach out to you through your email.
Thanks John, that would be great.
Hi,
Don’t know if you have thought about a section where you detail what fights and when but also a way to watch on tv or online? Like ONE lumpinee watch on YouTube.
Keep up the good work, brilliant website
Sounds like a great idea. I’ll work on that soon!
Before finding your guides, we’ve excitedly purchased Lumpinee tickets for a ONE Fiday night show called “VIP Promo- Upper Level, set slightly back from the center of the ringside section” but are unsure of what this means. Do we have to arrive early for a good spot? Are they considered RS A, B, or C? Looking for some guidance, thank you!
Hi Casey. I’ve never hard of the “VIP Promo – Upper Level” tickets. I know they have “Royal Box seats” which are somewhat VIP but on the upper level, not ringside. Where did you buy the tickets from if I might ask? I may be able to check out the link and see what seats they are referring to.
Upon searching for your ticket type, I came across the website that sells that ticket. It appears they are Ringside seats (RS A, B, or C). As far as whether you have to get there early or if they are assigned seats, that I don’t know. I think by “Upper Level” they mean “Best Seats.” Just got lost in translation I suppose.
Hi John, any exciting fight coming up on the 29 or 30 Dec? Would have any recommendations?Thanks
Hey Julian. On 27 December, Rajadamnern will host its 78th anniversary event. That’s all I’m ware of.