Ringside in Chaweng
Fight night
Before the first bell, fighters perform the wai kru ram muay to live sarama music, then settle into rounds of clinch, knees and counters until a judge or a corner calls it.
- Stadium
- Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
- Fight nights
- Tue Fri Sun
- First bell
- 21:00
- Seats from
- 1,500-3,000 THB
Ringside costs more than the back rows, and the gap changes with the card, so check current seat prices at the stadium or its own ticket page before you go.
Inside the ring
How a bout runs
A professional card follows the same shape all night: short rounds, short rests, and a clear shift in pace as the fight goes on.
- 1 Round one is a feeling-out round. Fighters test range and rarely commit, so judges tend to score it lightly.
- 2 Round two picks up as both corners start pressing, looking for the opening the first round didn't give them.
- 3 Round three is usually where the clinch takes over, with knees at close range doing most of the scoring.
- 4 Round four keeps that pace up, often the most physical stretch of the fight before the final push.
- 5 Round five is usually the sharpest, as fighters chase a clear decision, unless one is already well ahead.
The week
When to go
Cards run on fixed nights, not every night, so a walk-in visit can just as easily land on a quiet evening as a fight night.
| Mon (today) | no card |
|---|---|
| Tue | Samui International Muay Thai Stadium 21:00 |
| Wed | no card |
| Thu | no card |
| Fri | Samui International Muay Thai Stadium 21:00 |
| Sat | no card |
| Sun | Samui International Muay Thai Stadium 21:00 |
Chaweng Boxing Stadium is closed
Chaweng Boxing Stadium has shut down, though it still turns up in older guides and listings. The stadium running cards in Chaweng today is Samui International Muay Thai Stadium, a different venue entirely.
- Chaweng Boxing Stadium
Training on the island
Gyms that take visitors
Watching a card is one side of Muay Thai on Samui; the gyms below are where residents and visitors actually train, most on a walk-in basis.
- Superpro Samui 500 THB
- Chaweng A Chaweng gym close to the stadium, running open group classes for visiting fighters and total beginners alike.
- Lamai Muaythai 300 THB
- Lamai A Lamai gym with a straightforward drop-in class, pad work and sparring for whoever turns up that day.
- Jun Muay Thai 350 THB
- Lamai Also in Lamai, a smaller gym with a personal feel, good for visitors who want more attention on technique.
- Yodyut Muaythai 800 THB
- Choeng Mon Based in Choeng Mon, this gym focuses on one-to-one coaching rather than open group sessions.
Yodyut Muaythai's listed rate is for a one-to-one private session, not a group drop-in, so it isn't a like-for-like price against the other gyms.
Nearby
Chaweng, Lamai and Choeng Mon are the beaches around these stadiums and gyms, and our nightlife and things-to-do guides cover what else fills an evening on the island.
Questions
Is Chaweng Boxing Stadium still open?
No. It's permanently closed, though many guides and listings still show it. The Chaweng stadium actually running cards is Samui International Muay Thai Stadium.
Which nights have fight cards?
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium runs cards on fixed nights each week, with the first bell in the evening. Check the week grid on this page for which nights.
What is the wai kru ram muay?
It's the ritual dance each fighter performs before a bout, set to live sarama music, paying respect to their teacher and training camp. It happens before every fight, not just title bouts.
Can I train at a gym before or instead of watching a fight?
Yes. Several gyms near Chaweng and Lamai take walk-in visitors for a single drop-in class, no booking or experience required.
Do ringside seats cost more than the back rows?
Yes, and the gap between them can change from one card to the next, so it's worth checking current prices at the stadium before you go.
Stadium nights, bell time, seat prices and gym rates checked against the stadium and gym's own pages.