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Bangla Boxing Stadium

{{Short description|Muay Thai stadium and fight promoter in Phuket, Thailand}}

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| address = 155 155/1 Phangmuang Sai Kor Road, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150

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| country = Thailand

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| operator = Yokkao

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| genre = Muaythai

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Bangla Boxing Stadium ({{langx|th|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.{{cite web|url=https://phuket-insider.com/en/places/bangla-boxing-stadium/|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium in Phuket|website=Phuket Insider|date=April 10, 2023}} Bangla Stadium is one of the most well-known fight arenas in Thailand and the most famous stadium in Phuket.{{cite web|url=https://bangtaomuaythai.com/where-to-watch-muay-thai-in-phuket/|title=Where to Watch Muay Thai in Phuket|website=Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA|date=April 5, 2023|quote=Arguably Phuket’s most famous stadium}}

History

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.phuket101.net/bangla-boxing-stadium/|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket – What You Need to Know|website=Phuket 101|author=Willy Thuan|date=October 10, 2017}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://muaythai-world.com/saenchai-muay-thai-fighter-profile/|title=Saenchai – Muay Thai Fighter Profile|website=Muaythai World|date=November 29, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/tmt-fighter-matt-semper-wins-bangla-stadium-belt|title=Tiger Muay Thai Fighter Matt Semper Wins Bangla Stadium Belt|website=Tiger Muay Thai|author=Tiger Muay Thai Team|date=June 15, 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.india.com/sports/ashish-raman-sethi-becomes-the-first-indian-boxing-star-to-win-the-bangla-stadium-boxing-championship-6174904/|title=Ashish Raman Sethi Becomes The First Indian Boxing Star To Win The Bangla Stadium Boxing Championship|website=India.com|date=July 18, 2023}}

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. The new location offers improved infrastructure and expanded seating, while retaining the stadium's original "Bangla" name.{{cite web|url=https://www.phuket101.net/bangla-boxing-stadium/|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket – What You Need to Know|website=Phuket 101|author=Willy Thuan|date=October 10, 2017}}

Bangla Boxing Stadium typically hosts fights 3 to 4 nights a week.{{cite web|url=https://www.thethaipass.com/activities/thailand-phuket/bangla-boxing-stadium-muay-thai-ticket|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Ticket|website=The Thai Pass|author=The Thai Pass Team|date=April 15, 2023}}

On January 17, 2014, Saenchai fought at Bangla Boxing Stadium against a Brazilian fighter.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szr5cLdvhvM|title=Saenchai vs Adaylton Freitas – Muay Thai Warriors (Bangla Stadium, 2014)|website=YouTube|author=Muay Thai Warriors|date=January 17, 2014|access-date=May 8, 2025}}

In Popular Culture

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/destinations/southeast-asia/thailand-through-the-white-lotus-lens-places-where-season-3-was-filmed/|title=Thailand Through 'The White Lotus' Lens: Season 3 Filming Locations|website=Travel + Leisure Asia|date=February 18, 2025}}

Controversies

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.{{cite web|url=https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ring-rage-brawl-erupts-at-phuket-boxing-stadium|title=Ring Rage: Brawl erupts at Phuket boxing stadium|website=The Thaiger|date=May 29, 2023}} The incident was captured on video and widely circulated across Thai and foreign media, including coverage in Russian-language press.{{cite web|url=https://www.novostiphuketa.asia/boy-po-muay-tay-na-phukete-zakonchilsya-drakoy-v-ringe-20334.php|title=Бой по муай тай на Пхукете закончился дракой в ринге|website=Novosti Phuketa|author=Novosti Phuketa Team|date=May 30, 2023|language=ru}} Multiple fighters and cornermen were seen exchanging punches post-decision. The fighters later made peace publicly.{{cite web|url=https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-boxers-make-peace-after-fight-decision-sparks-mass-brawl-92460.php|title=Patong boxers make peace after fight decision sparks mass brawl|website=The Phuket News|date=May 31, 2023}}

Notable competitors

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See also

References

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External links

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Category:Muay Thai venues in Thailand

Category:Muay Thai organizations

Category:Entertainment venues in Thailand