Bangla Boxing Stadium
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| Address | 155 155/1 Phangmuang Sai Kor Road, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150 Phuket Thailand |
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| Coordinates | 7°53′20.0″N 98°17′40.0″E / 7.888889°N 98.294444°E |
| Operator | Yokkao |
| Type | Muay Thai stadium |
| Genre(s) | Muaythai |
Bangla Boxing Stadium (Thai: สนามมวยบางลา) is a Muay Thai venue located in Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand. The stadium hosts both local and international Muay Thai events several nights a week, featuring fighters from around the world.[1] Bangla Stadium is one of the most well-known fight arenas in Thailand and the most famous stadium in Phuket.[2]
History
[edit]Bangla Boxing Stadium was established to meet the rising demand for combat sports entertainment among tourists visiting Phuket. Strategically located in the heart of Patong, the stadium quickly became a nightlife attraction and a showcase venue for both traditional and modern Muay Thai bouts.[3] In recent years, it has been managed in collaboration with Yokkao. The stadium has served as a launchpad for both local Thai fighters and foreign practitioners training in Thailand.[4][5][6]
In response to capacity needs, Bangla Boxing Stadium was relocated from its original site on Bangla Road in Patong Beach to a larger venue behind Jungceylon Shopping Center, directly opposite Banzaan Fresh Market on Sai Kor Road.[2] The new location offers improved infrastructure and expanded seating, while retaining the stadium's original "Bangla" name.[7] Bangla Boxing Stadium typically hosts fights 3 to 4 nights a week.[8]
In Popular Culture
[edit]In early 2025, Bangla Boxing Stadium received international attention when it was featured in Season 3 of HBO's acclaimed series The White Lotus. A pivotal Muay Thai fight scene was filmed at the stadium, with characters portrayed by Lalisa Manobal and Tayme Thapthimthong.[9]
Controversies
[edit]In May 2023, Bangla Boxing Stadium drew international headlines after a controversial fight decision triggered a mass brawl involving fighters and team members inside the ring.[10] Multiple fighters and cornermen were seen exchanging punches post-decision. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated across Thai and foreign media, including coverage in Russian-language press.[11] The fighters later made peace publicly.[12]
Notable competitors
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Saenchai- Jomhod Kiatadisak
Youssef Boughanem
Dave Leduc
Carlos Prates
Anvar Boynazarov
Rafael Fiziev
Rafi Bohic- Pungluang Sor Singyu
- Medgoen Singsurat
Brad Riddell
Sergej Maslobojev
Dakota Ditcheva
Federico Roma- Julia Budd
- Allycia Rodrigues
Antonio Orden- Walter Goncalves
Yang Ming- Damien Alamos
Lim Su-jeong
Mohammad Ghaedi
Atakan Arslan
Smilla Sundell
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bangla Boxing Stadium in Phuket". Phuket Insider. April 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Where to Watch Muay Thai in Phuket". Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA. April 5, 2023.
Arguably Phuket's most famous stadium
- ^ Willy Thuan (October 10, 2017). "Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket – What You Need to Know". Phuket 101.
- ^ "Saenchai – Muay Thai Fighter Profile". Muaythai World. November 29, 2023.
- ^ Tiger Muay Thai Team (June 15, 2012). "Tiger Muay Thai Fighter Matt Semper Wins Bangla Stadium Belt". Tiger Muay Thai.
- ^ "Ashish Raman Sethi Becomes The First Indian Boxing Star To Win The Bangla Stadium Boxing Championship". India.com. July 18, 2023.
- ^ Willy Thuan (October 10, 2017). "Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket – What You Need to Know". Phuket 101.
- ^ The Thai Pass Team (April 15, 2023). "Bangla Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Ticket". The Thai Pass.
- ^ "Thailand Through 'The White Lotus' Lens: Season 3 Filming Locations". Travel + Leisure Asia. February 18, 2025.
- ^ "Ring Rage: Brawl erupts at Phuket boxing stadium". The Thaiger. May 29, 2023.
- ^ Novosti Phuketa Team (May 30, 2023). "Бой по муай тай на Пхукете закончился дракой в ринге". Novosti Phuketa (in Russian).
- ^ "Patong boxers make peace after fight decision sparks mass brawl". The Phuket News. May 31, 2023.
