Ajarn Surachai Sirisute and The World Thai Boxing Association would like to formally recognize the following people for their significant contributions to the growth of Muay Thai worldwide. This list is continually growing. If you know anyone that should be listed here please feel free to send their information to info@ThaiBoxing.com. Thank you!
Ajarn Senanan Yodtong
Yodtong Siriwalak often known by his Muay Thai ring name Yodtong Senanan is a professional Muay Thai fighter, trainer, and owner of the Sityodtong Muay Thai Camp in Chonburi, Thailand, who produced 57 Muay Thai Champions, the most number in the history of Muay Thai in Thailand. Award for the Best Muay Thai Trainer in the Nation, conferred by Princess Sirindhorn on 11 May 1991, Highest Honor in Muay Thai from the International Federation of Amateur Muay Thai Associations are considered as his highest awards throughout his career.
Before fameYodtong Siriwalak was a son of a Chinese immigrant from Hainan, born in a family with 6 siblings, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He began training in Muay Thai at his age of 14 under Kru Sithidet Samanachan and had his first fight at 15. He then left for the Senanan camp and received instructions from Kru Suwan Senanan. He kept on fight professionally until the age of twenty-one. Yodtong also establised his own camp in 1959 at Mabtapud municipality, Rayong province.
Personal lifeKru Yodtong Senanan was retired and resided in Chonburi province, Thailand until his death in 2013.
Dr. Songchai Ratanasuban
Dr.Songchai Ratanasuban who has been called no.1 promoter for Muaythai. He devote all his time and life for Muaythai. Dr.Songchai was born on March 5, 1946 and grew up together with his elder brother and sister in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand. In 1973 he married Miss Saowanee Tungkongphanit with 3 children : Dr. Pataraporn Ratanasuban, Dr. Siraphop Ratanasuban and Miss Pariyakorn Ratanasuban. For over a decade Songchai Ratanasuban has been Thailand’s #1 boxing promoter/manager and the world’s premiere Muaythai promoter. This success stems from his hard work and commitment to the sport, looking after the interests of fighters while consistently providing audiences with top-level match-ups for reasonable prices. Besides his involvement in boxing, Mr. Songchai seeks to make a contribution to society through charitable foundations. As well as time, he has donated millions of Baht (Thai currency) to worthy causes targeting at risk groups, war veterans and retired boxers. His main charitable activities include cooperation with the Interior Ministry for: ๐ A charity for His Majesty the King through Chulalongkorn Hospital. ๐ Free lunch program for poor students. ๐ Co-founder of Thai Boxer Foundation. etc. Dr.Songchai Ratanasuban has a press named as “ Golden Hand Diamond Brain Promoter”who is the most successful promoter for over 2 decades. He made the history with gate money the most for over 3,200,000 Baht. His motto is “Muaythai, Thai Heritage, World Heritage”. At that time people laughed and blam how Muaythai from small country will be accept from the world. And now his motto is coming true. He started his career as promoter since 1975 at Lumpini stadium. As a matter of fact, Muaythai rule is classified weight division into 12 divisions-category from 105-160 Lbs. Up to 2001, he had champions under his belt in 12-weight divisions. After then, he moved to be a promoter in Rajadamnern Stadium, which makes his reputation, is much more accepted among both Thai and foreign boxing fans. In Rajadamnern Stadium, he has 8 champions in 8 divisions-category. Also in the present time, he has 7 champions in 7 divisions-category.
Nokweed Davey
Nokweed Davey is considered a Muay Thai Legend to the people here in Thailand and around the world, Nokweed has fought over 400 times and has been Rajadamnern Champion an amazing 3 times. Nokweed has also had great career as a trainer and has trained many famous foreign fighters such as Paul Slowinski , Dzhaber Askerov , Mardsua Tum.
Ajarn Rex (Vichai Supkitpol)
Ajarn Kim Kongkriangkai
Ajarn Kim Kongkriangkai also known as Lertnoi Looksurin or Señor Roberto Li.