Who manages the stadium?

The stadium is operated by the Army Welfare Department of the Royal Thai Army, with a governing board composed of military officers.

Where do the financial proceeds from the fights go?

All proceeds generated from bouts support departments across the Royal Thai Army.

Which combat sports are hosted at the venue?

The stadium hosts traditional Muay Thai bouts as well as mixed martial arts competitions.

Are women permitted to fight at the stadium?

Female athletes participate in championship bouts and tournament cards at the arena.

Which promotional organizations stage events here?

Promotions including Fairtex Fight Promotion stage combat sports events and mixed martial arts cards at the venue.

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Royal Thai Army officers manage this arena as the premier championship proving ground for traditional Muay Thai.

General Praphas Charusathien initiated the construction of the stadium as Thailand's secondary national arena following the completion of Rajadamnern Stadium. The Army Welfare Department of the Royal Thai Army operates the facility, directing bout proceeds toward military departments while an officer board oversees governance. Promoters book competitors under strict standards regarding competitor age, minimum weight, and weight margins.

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Championship prestige once culminated in titleholders like Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn stepping down after exhausting potential challengers in his division. Modern reforms shifted stadium policy by welcoming female competitors for dedicated championship belts, eliminating arena gambling, and incorporating mixed martial arts events through partnerships with major promotions alongside traditional striking cards.

Associations

Rajadamnern StadiumThe primary historic rival arena sharing national Muay Thai championship prestige.
Royal Thai ArmyMilitary leadership operates the venue and collects fight proceeds for its branches.
ONE ChampionshipRegular combat sports cards bring global mixed martial arts bouts to the ring.
Gambling bansStricter ringside policies replaced historical betting crowds during reorganisation.

Facts

General Praphas Charusathien led the creation of the stadium following the launch of Rajadamnern Stadium.
The Army Welfare Department of the Royal Thai Army runs the venue, with board positions held by military officers.
Sanaejan Sor.Jor.Tongprajin won the stadium's inaugural female championship bout in the mini flyweight division.
Fairtex Fight Promotion staged the venue's debut hybrid card combining Muay Thai and mixed martial arts bouts.

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