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Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026 Launched to Promote Muay Thai Globally

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Key Quotes

Nat Krutsoot
"Muay Thai is a valuable cultural heritage, both a science and an art that has long been allied with Thai society."
มวยไทยเป็นมรดกทางวัฒนธรรมอันทรงคุณค่า เป็นทั้งศาสตร์และศิลป์ที่อยู่คู่สังคมไทยมายาวนาน
Nat Krutsoot
"It is expected that over 4 days of the event, there will be over 30,000 participants, generating approximately 214 million baht in circulating revenue."
คาดว่าตลอด 4 วันของการจัดงาน จะมีผู้เข้าร่วมงานกว่า 30,000 คน สร้างรายได้หมุนเวียนในพื้นที่ประมาณ 214 ล้านบาท

Key Entities

Organization

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)(ททท.)ℹ️
The organizing body of the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️
A collaborating organization in the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Sports Authority of Thailand(การกีฬาแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
A collaborating organization in the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Ministry of Culture(กระทรวงวัฒนธรรม)ℹ️
A collaborating organization in the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Public Relations Department(กรมประชาสัมพันธ์)ℹ️
A collaborating organization in the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Ratchabhat University Chombung(มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏหมู่บ้านจอมบึง)ℹ️
A collaborating institution in the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
World Boxing Council Muay Thai (WBC)(สภามวยโลกมวยไทย (WBC))ℹ️
A collaborating organization in the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.

Place

Rajabhakti Park(อุทยานราชภักดิ์)ℹ️
The venue for the opening ceremony and main events of the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Hua Hin District(อำเภอหัวหิน)ℹ️
A district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, selected as a suitable location for the Muay Thai festival due to its tourism and training facilities.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province(จังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️
The province hosting the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026', chosen for its tourism potential and facilities.

Person

Nat Krutsoot(นายณัฐ ครุฑสูตร)
Deputy Governor for Products and Business Tourism at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and chairman of the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026' opening ceremony.
Apinya Eiamapha(นางอภิญญา เอี่ยมอำภา)
Deputy Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, who attended the opening ceremony of the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Gen. Jintamai Chicquang(พล.อ.จินตมัย ชีกว้าง)
Representative of the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, who attended the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026' opening.
Buakaw Banchamek(บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ)ℹ️
A world-renowned Muay Thai fighter who participated in the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother(สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง)ℹ️
The 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026' includes a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, acknowledging her contributions to the Thai people.

Culture

Muay Thai(มวยไทย)ℹ️
The national martial art of Thailand, promoted as a global sport and cultural heritage.

Concept

Sport Tourismℹ️
A tourism segment that combines athletic activities with travel, which the festival aims to stimulate.

Martial Art Style

Muay Chaiya(มวยไชยา)ℹ️
One of the four ancient Muay Thai styles demonstrated at the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Muay Korat(มวยโคราช)ℹ️
One of the four ancient Muay Thai styles demonstrated at the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Muay Tha Sao(มวยท่าเสา)ℹ️
One of the four ancient Muay Thai styles demonstrated at the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.
Muay Lopburi(มวยลพบุรี)ℹ️
One of the four ancient Muay Thai styles demonstrated at the 'Amazing MuayThai Festival 2026'.