If you are looking to spend a thrilling night in Koh Samui, Thailand, consider visiting one of the island's boxing stadiums to attend a Muay Thai fight night event. Discover the best Koh Samui boxing stadiums and fight events on the island with Samui Muay Thai – the island’s most comprehensive Thai boxing guide.
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Where to watch Muay Thai fights in Koh Samui?
Discover all Koh Samui boxing stadiums, where you can watch Muay Thai fights on the island. Here you can enjoy a true professional match and better understand this part of Thai culture during your holiday in Thailand.
To experience Koh Samui Muay Thai fights, choose from 2 boxing stadiums:
Phetchbuncha Stadium - the largest and the only air-conditioned Muay Thai stadium in Koh Samui.
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium - the venue hosting more international fights at its events and offering a wide choice of seating options, including very comfortable VIP sofas.
Both Thai boxing stadiums are located in the Chaweng Beach area, not too far from the beach. Actually, the stadiums are only 400 meters apart, so getting there is equally convenient for most travelers.
Seating at both boxing stadiums in Koh Samui comes with standard seat and ringside seat options, while Samui International Muay Thai Stadium is also offering VIP seats with additional perks that provide bigger comfort.
On the other hand, Phetchbuncha Stadium is the only air-conditioned boxing stadium on the island and might be preferred by people who can't stand the heat.
Full list of boxing stadiums on the island can be found here: Koh Samui Muay Thai stadiums.
Koh Samui Muay Thai Fight Schedule
There is normally one Muay Thai fight event scheduled in Koh Samui on any day of the week, except Thursday, when both stadiums are closed.
In both venues, the fight nights are scheduled to start at 21:00 and last up to 3 hours, but don't expect them to stick to the schedule too strictly, as it's not uncommon for the first fight to be delayed.
The level of fighters and the quality of fights at Koh Samui boxing stadiums tend to be similar and might depend on the specific fight night. Normally, there are 6 fights every night, and at least some of them are really good.
Explore a detailed schedule of each Koh Samui boxing stadium and the island's all weekly Muay Thai fight events here: Koh Samui Muay Thai Fight Schedule.
Koh Samui Muay Thai Tickets
Ticket prices at both Thai boxing stadiums in Koh Samui are the same and depend on the type of seat:
- The standard seat tickets cost 1,500 THB.
- The ringside seats are available at 2,000 THB.
- VIP seats (where available) are offered for 2,500-3,000 THB.
Compared to other popular tourist destinations in Southern Thailand, such as Phuket, the price of Koh Samui Muay Thai tickets is similar.
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 following links:
Tickets to Phetchbuncha Stadium
Tickets to Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
Explore the detailed information about the experience that each ticket option provides at Koh Samui Muay Thai stadiums and discover the best place to buy your admission tickets here: Koh Samui Muay Thai Tickets.
Where to Attend Muay Thai Class in Koh Samui?
You can learn the basics of Muay Thai while in Koh Samui. It is an experience not to be missed for every active person. The best Koh Samui Muay Thai gyms are offering different types of classes for you to experience Thai boxing training while visiting the popular island in Southern Thailand. These classes are suitable for both beginner and intermediate participants, with an option for a private class available.
The most popular Muay Thai gyms in Koh Samui are the following:
Jackie Muay Thai Gym - an affordable Muay Thai gym in the Chaweng Beach area.
Punch It Gym - one of the most famous Muay Thai facilities in the Lamai Beach area.
A list of the best Muay Thai gyms on the island can be found here: Koh Samui Muay Thai gyms.
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 to other destinations in 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. The nearby Phang-nga province also has a few venues to watch Muay Thai in Khao Lak. Several Thai boxing stadiums are located in Ao Nang and Koh Lanta, providing plenty of options to see Muay Thai in Krabi as well.
If you reach Northern Thailand, 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.
The royal resort city of Hua Hin is popular for training Thai boxing, and you can also watch fights of Muay Thai in Hua Hin.
For more details about the best places to watch Thai boxing fights in different regions of Thailand, check Muay Thai Fight in Thailand.