Muay Thai
The national martial art of Thailand.
Thaphae Boxing Stadium, Muay Thai fights in Chiang Mai
A Muay Thai stadium in Chiang Mai with two kinds of ticket: a standard seat and a ringside seat.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 600 THB, when booked in advance.
Important information:
- Fight days, start time, child price and minimum age: write to us before booking and we will confirm.
- Transfer is not included.
A fight night
Two kinds of seat
The stadium holds Muay Thai fights in the evening. Every ticket includes all the fights of the night.
The difference between the tickets is the location: a standard seat or a ringside seat.
Two kinds of seat
Standard and ringside.
When to go
Chiang Mai is in the north, and according to the Thai Meteorological Department winter in the north runs from mid-October to mid-February, with December and January the coldest months. The Tourism Authority of Thailand gives November to February as the most comfortable time, and in the north the temperature in the morning and at night can drop to around 10 degrees. In the rainy season, from mid-May to mid-October, it is worth allowing for rain on the way to the stadium and back.
Getting there
- According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand's office in Japan, the stadium is on Mun Mueang Road, in the Phra Sing subdistrict of Mueang Chiang Mai district.
Good to know
From November to February the nights in the north are cooler, so it is worth taking an extra layer for the way back.
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand's office in Japan, Muay Thai fights are also held in Chiang Mai, on a smaller scale than at Bangkok's two big stadiums.
About the place
The Tourism Authority of Thailand counts Chiang Mai, alongside Bangkok and Pattaya, among the cities where Muay Thai fights are held regularly. It says that in Chiang Mai and Pattaya you can watch fights in a more relaxed setting that is friendly to tourists.
Before every fight the fighters perform the Wai Khru Ram Muay, a series of movements that honors their teachers. The music that accompanies the fights is called Sarama. Its tempo changes with what is happening in the ring, and it is meant to energize both the fighters and the crowd.
After the ritual the fighter performs the Ram Muay, a dance that takes place on each side of the ring. The fighter improvises it, so it changes from night to night with his mood and circumstances, according to the Tourism Authority.
In the Wai Khru, gyms from each of Thailand's 77 provinces add their own movements. So the choreography can hint at which gym or region a fighter comes from. As an example, the Tourism Authority describes a fighter from Chiang Mai who begins by touching his head to the floor of the ring, in honor of the earth.
According to the Tourism Authority, the Sarama music includes the pi java, a wind instrument, hand drums called klong kak, and cymbals called ching that keep the rhythm.
What awaits you
Live music called Sarama, whose tempo changes with the action in the ring.
A relaxed setting that is friendly to tourists, which is how the Tourism Authority describes fights in Chiang Mai.
An improvised Ram Muay dance that changes from night to night.
A Wai Khru ritual that carries the stamp of the fighter's gym and region.
Who it suits
Great for
- Anyone who wants to see Muay Thai for the first time in a setting friendly to tourists.
- Anyone who is interested in the rituals and the music too, not only in the fight itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
On which days are there fights?
Write to us and we will send you the days and times for your date.
What is the difference between the tickets?
The location in the hall. All the tickets include all the fights of the night.
Is the transfer included?
No. If you need it, we will add a transfer from your hotel. Write to us.
Which parts of the body do the fighters use?
Feet, knees, fists and elbows.
What is Sarama?
The live music that accompanies the fight. Its tempo changes with what is happening in the ring.
Are the fights in Chiang Mai suitable for tourists?
The Tourism Authority describes fights in Chiang Mai and Pattaya as a more relaxed setting that is friendly to tourists.
How cold is it at night in the north in winter?
According to the Tourism Authority, the temperature in the morning and at night can drop to around 10 degrees.
What does Wai Khru Ram Muay mean?
Wai is a Thai greeting with palms pressed together. Khru comes from the Sanskrit word guru, meaning teacher. Ram is a classical dance, and Muay means boxing. The Tourism Authority translates it as a ritual salute to teachers present and past.
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