Thai boxing, or Muay Thai, is the national sport in Thailand and an important part of local culture. Therefore, on your upcoming trip to Ao Nang or Koh Lanta, don't miss a chance to see a Thai boxing match. For the most exceptional experience, choose one of the best boxing stadiums to watch Muay Thai fights in Krabi.
Muay Thai fight night schedule
Tickets to Muay Thai fight events
On this website you can discover all the best stadiums to watch Muay Thai fights in Krabi, where you will enjoy a true professional match and understand more about this part of Thai culture during your trip to Thailand.
To experience the fight night of Muay Thai in Krabi, you can choose from 5 boxing stadiums in Ao Nang and Koh Lanta:
Ao Nang Landmark Boxing Stadium - a new air-conditioned stadium at Ao Nang Landmark Night Market.
Ao Nang Krabi Boxing Stadium - the largest boxing stadium in Krabi, which is frequently visited by locals but rarely open during low season.
Krabi International Boxing Stadium - a small, tourist-oriented Muay Thai venue that is located far from the beach area and lacks air-conditioning.
Lanta Boxing Stadium - the main Thai boxing venue on Koh Lanta, also known as Klong Dao Boxing Stadium, which is closed during low season.
William Muay Thai Stadium Koh Lanta - the stadium, which mainly operates during high season, was founded by former Lumpinee Champion William Dejpayak.
Even if the fights here are not as high-level as in Bangkok and stadiums are mainly filled by tourists, Krabi is one of the more affordable touristy destinations for watching Muay Thai fights in Southern Thailand.
As the atmosphere at the province’s Muay Thai stadiums is quite different, you need to choose the one that fits your preferences and expectations the best.
Thai boxing stadiums are located in different areas, so you might decide to visit one that is in the most convenient location for you.
Ao Nang Landmark Boxing Stadium is located at Ao Nang Landmark Night Market, making it the most convenient for the majority of travelers. Ao Nang Krabi Boxing Stadium is also located in the area, just about 500 meters away from Ao Nang Landmark. Krabi International Boxing Stadium is located far from Ao Nang Beach. Other Muay Thai venues in Krabi Province are located on the island of Koh Lanta.
Seating at all boxing stadiums in Krabi comes with standard seat and ringside seat options, while some of them are also offering VIP seats with additional perks that should provide greater comfort.
Detailed information about all Thai boxing event venues in Ao Nang and Koh Lanta can be found here: Muay Thai stadiums in Krabi.
As there are even 3 boxing stadiums in Ao Nang and 2 boxing stadiums in Koh Lanta, during high season you can normally find a Muay Thai event on any day of the week. During low season, there are no Muay Thai events in Ao Nang on Mondays, and both stadiums in Koh Lanta are closed most of the time.
The fight night schedule of Muay Thai stadiums in Krabi:
Ao Nang Landmark Boxing Stadium: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Ao Nang Krabi Boxing Stadium: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (high season only)
Krabi International Boxing Stadium: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
William Muay Thai Stadium Koh Lanta: Thursday and Saturday (high season only)
Lanta Boxing Stadium: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday (high season only)
In all venues, the fight nights are scheduled to start at 21:00 and last for 2 to 3 hours, but it's not uncommon for the first fight to be delayed or the event to be shorter than expected.
Normally, in the event there are 6-8 fights, starting from young fighter fights, including women's fights, and finishing with men's fights. The fights in Krabi are usually not very high-class but are good enough if you are looking to get to know Thai boxing as part of the local culture.
Detailed information about Thai boxing events on each day of the week can be found here: Krabi Muay Thai Fight Schedule.
Ticket prices at all Thai boxing stadiums in Ao Nang, Krabi, are normally similar and depend on the type of seat:
In Koh Lanta, Muay Thai stadium ticket prices are more affordable:
Compared to other popular tourist destinations in Thailand, Muay Thai tickets in Krabi are more affordable, as boxing stadiums at other beach destinations usually charge from 1,500 THB for the basic seats.
It is advisable to book tickets online in advance to ensure your admission. Seat availability can be checked, and tickets can be booked via the following links:
Tickets to Ao Nang Landmark Stadium
Tickets to Ao Nang Krabi Stadium
Tickets to Krabi International Boxing Stadium
Tickets to Lanta Boxing Stadium
Tickets to William Muay Thai Stadium, Koh Lanta
For more details about ticket options at each Krabi Muay Thai venue and the best places to buy them, check out Krabi Muay Thai Tickets.
You can learn the basics of Muay Thai, Thailand’s traditional combat sport, while in Krabi. This is an experience not to be missed. These classes are suitable for both beginner and intermediate participants, with an option for a private class available.
Muay Thai Class by Krabi Lion Muay Thai Gym
Muay Thai Class by Kmax Muay Thai Gym
Muay Thai Class by Khun Suek Muay Thai Gym
Detailed information about the best places to learn Muay Thai in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, and Koh Lanta can be found here: Muay Thai classes in Krabi.
If during your Thailand trip you will spend some time in Bangkok, consider also watching Muay Thai in Bangkok, as the oldest and largest Thai boxing venues are found in the capital city.
Planning to travel in Southern Thailand but will be skipping Krabi? To experience the fights of Muay Thai in Phuket is also a good idea, as many fighters are training on the largest island of Thailand. The nearby Phang-nga province also has a few venues to watch Muay Thai in Khao Lak. On another coast, you can choose to watch Muay Thai in Koh Samui.
If you reach Northern Thailand, you can also watch Muay Thai fights in Chiang Mai, where Thai boxing stadium entrance tickets normally cost less.
Experiencing Muay Thai in Pattaya is also an option, even if Thai boxing venues in Pattaya are mainly focused on serving tour groups. If you are planning to travel further east from there, you can enjoy watching Muay Thai in Koh Chang.
The royal resort city of Hua Hin is popular for training Thai boxing, and you can also watch fights of Muay Thai in Hua Hin.
For more details about the best places to watch Thai boxing fights in different regions of Thailand, check Muay Thai in Thailand.
Ao Nang Beach is the most popular place to stay in Krabi, as here you can find many restaurants and places to stay. Explore the list of 15 best hotels in Ao Nang to choose the right one. By staying in Ao Nang, it will be easy to reach all Krabi Muay Thai stadiums and other attractions in the province.
THAIest Team is the author of this guide. We are the team of Thailand local travel experts and foreign travel enthusiasts who created THAIest—a travel guide dedicated to discovering the best of Thailand travel & Thai food. Being frequent travelers, we share our experience of creating the best trips around Thailand since 2017, including our firsthand experience of attending the fight nights at different Muay Thai boxing stadiums in Krabi.