Muay Thai Promotion Activities in Belgium

Matichon•International•13d ago

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The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels collaborated with Thai agencies to promote Muay Thai through workshops and demonstrations in Antwerp, Belgium.

•The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels, the Sports Authority of Thailand, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized Muay Thai training and demonstrations.
•Activities took place at Bulldogs Boxing Gym and Mas Museum in Antwerp from September 26–27, 2026.
•Over 200 Belgian participants, including youth and adults of both genders, attended the event.
•The event promoted Thai culture and the Creative Economy by showcasing Muay Thai equipment and products.

•The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels, the Sports Authority of Thailand, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized Muay Thai training and demonstrations in Antwerp, Belgium.
•The activities were held between September 26–27, 2026.
•Kanjana Phattharachok, Ambassador to Brussels, led embassy officials and representatives from the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Department of Information to teach Muay Thai to Belgians.
•The training included theoretical and practical sessions covering Muay Thai history, Wai Kru, ancient boxing, Mae Mai Muay Thai, and techniques involving punches, kicks, knees, and elbows.
•More than 200 participants attended the event, including both youth and adults of all genders.
•Professional Muay Thai instructors and boxers from Thailand conducted workshops and a demonstration match against local instructors.
•The event aimed to drive Thailand's Creative Economy by promoting the sale of Muay Thai equipment and related Thai products in Europe.
•Belgian participants expressed interest in traveling to Thailand to further develop their Muay Thai skills and learn about Thai culture.

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Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels(สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงบรัสเซลส์)

The organization that collaborated with the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Muay Thai in Belgium.

Sports Authority of Thailand(การกีฬาแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An organization that partnered with the Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Muay Thai.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

A ministry that collaborated in promoting Muay Thai arts in the Kingdom of Belgium.

Department of Information(กรมสารนิเทศ)

An organization that sent representatives to participate in the Muay Thai promotion activities.

Bulldogs Boxing Gym(ค่ายมวย Bulldogs)

A venue in Antwerp where Muay Thai training and demonstrations were held.

Mas Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์ Mas)

A venue in Antwerp where Muay Thai training and demonstrations were held.

Antwerp(เมืองแอนต์เวิร์ป)ℹ️

The city in Belgium where the Muay Thai activities took place.

Belgium(เบลเยียม)ℹ️

The country where the Royal Thai Embassy promoted Thai martial arts and culture.

Kanjana Phattharachok(กาญจนา ภัทรโชค)

The Ambassador to Brussels who led the team to organize Muay Thai teaching activities for Belgians.