Best Venues To Watch Muay Thai In Bangkok For Families With Kids

As a former English-language commentator, I’ve taken my kids to watch Muay Thai at many places in Bangkok and beyond. When they were younger, they’d even sit on my lap as I called the action from ringside.

In my experience, kids love watching Muay Thai live at the stadiums. They get to enjoy the thrill of another culture’s national sport. They get to cheer for their favorite fighters. And they can even give the fighters high-fives or take pictures with them. It’s an experience I’m sure every kid never forgets.

This guide will show you where you can go to watch Muay Thai in Bangkok with your kids, whether they’re toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between.

Can You Brings Kids To The Stadium To Watch Muay Thai?

You can bring your kids to every Muay Thai stadium mentioned in this guide. Keep in mind, though, that children pay the same amount for tickets as adults. Also, some stadiums might be more suitable to visit with kids than others. This depends on the age of your children. That said, let’s look at how kid-friendly each of the four main Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok are.

Lumpinee Stadium

I’ve taken my kids to Lumpinee Stadium quite a few times to sit with me near the commentary booth and to watch the Muay Thai fights from the seating areas. Lumpinee Stadium’s ONE Lumpinee show on Fridays is a great way to experience entertainment Muay Thai with your kids as long as they’re old enough to handle staying up late. Because the show starts at 7:30 PM and usually ends around 11:30 PM, it might not be suitable for younger kids. Lumpinee Stadium tickets cost between 1,200 and 3,000 Thai Baht.

Find out more with my in-depth guide: Lumpinee Boxing Stadium: Ticket Prices, Best Seats, Fight Schedule, And More

Rajadamnern Stadium

Like Lumpinee, Rajadamnern Stadium is suitable for kids who can stay up til 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM with no issues. The arena hosts events every day of the week, with the better Thai boxers competing on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Rajadamnern features entertainment Muay Thai events on Saturdays and traditional Muay Thai events every other day of the week. Tickets to Rajadamnern cost between 1,500 Thai Baht to 3,500 Thai Baht per person.

Find out more with my in-depth guide: Rajadamnern Stadium: Ticket Prices, Best Seats, Schedule, And More

Channel 7 Boxing Stadium

Channel 7 Boxing Stadium is a television studio in Bangkok. It might be the least kid-friendly arena on my list only because it’s packed to the rafters with spectators. Plus you’re not guaranteed a seat. In fact, most of the venue is standing-room only. I’m not sure about your kids, but asking mine to stand for hours on end in a packed television studio is a big ask. But, Channel 7 is free for everyone to enter. If you want to give it a shot, the event begins every Sunday at 2:30 PM.

Find out more with my in-depth guide: Channel 7 Boxing Stadium: Ticket Prices, Best Seats, Fight Schedule, And More

Siam Boxing Stadium

I took my youngest daughter to Siam Boxing Stadium to watch my friend Ognjen Topic fight for the Omnoi Stadium belt. That day, he became only the fourth non-Thai in history to win the prestigious title. Although Siam Boxing Stadium is a little rough around the edges, it’s still a great place to watch traditional Muay Thai with your kids. This is especially true if you have younger children because the show starts every Saturday at 12:15 PM. That said, Siam Boxing Stadium isn’t the most convenient Muay Thai venue to get to. You’ll most likely spend half a day traveling back and forth due to the weekend traffic. Tickets for Siam Boxing Stadium are 1,500 Thai Baht each.

Find out more with my in-depth guide: Siam Omnoi Boxing Stadium: Ticket Prices, Best Seats, Fight Schedule, And More

The Best Place To Watch Muay Thai With Your Teenagers

If you’re in Bangkok with your teenagers and want to watch Muay Thai, any of the stadiums listed above are suitable. But for the best experience, I’d recommend either Lumpinee Stadium on a Friday night or Rajadamnern Stadium on a Thursday night.

The Best Place To Watch Muay Thai With Your Younger Kids

If you’re kids have a hard time staying up late, you might want to take them to a daytime show at either Channel 7 Boxing Stadium or Siam Boxing Stadium (Omnoi Stadium). These shows happen midday, so you won’t have to drag them around way past their bedtime.

What Else Should You Consider?

Having been to most of the stadiums above (and many others) with my daughters dating back to they were just toddlers, I’ve come to find out quite a bit about watching Muay Thai with kids. Here are two things to consider.

First, if your kids are sensitive to loud noises, you should bring headphones, ear buds, or ear plugs to help them drown out the music, cheers, and other stadium noises. Second, your kids will most likely see fighters getting hurt, knocked out, and bloodied. After all, that’s how Muay Thai fights are won and lost. If they’re sensitive to these things, or you feel they might not be ready to experience them, reconsider bringing them to the fights.

Why My Daughters Love Watching Muay Thai

While writing this guide, I thought it would be a good idea to ask my daughters what they love most about watching Muay Thai. After all, they’ve been watching it live since they were two years old. They are now eleven and nine. Here’s what they love about it:

• The wai kru (ceremonial dance performed before each traditional Muay Thai fight)
• The cheers from the crowd when the fighter makes their entrance toward to the ring
• When the fighters and referee stand in the center of the ring after the fight and the MC announces the winner

I’ve also noticed that they love to pick who they think is going to win, red corner or blue corner, at the start of each fight. Then they place some friendly wagers among themselves and cheer on their fighter.

Final Thoughts On Watching Muay Thai In Bangkok With Kids

Muay Thai is Thailand’s national pastime and a rich part of the country’s history. By bringing your kids to watch Muay Thai in Bangkok, you’re sharing a cultural experience that is hard to rival elsewhere in Thailand.