Thapae Stadium
Thapae Stadium
3.5
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Rob
4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Every fight is fake and fixed. It's a complete waste of money and a mockery to Muy Thai. The bookies work the crowd to see if they can find drunk tourists to bet on fixed fights. Don't go here.
Written 26 February 2023
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Ana Paula P
13 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
Terible experience. No real fight. Just few kids playing around, at the first punch they go to the ground and stop fighting even if nothing happened.
All flight took less than 5 min, but around 1h with all the songs and comments.
Not Worth. TOURIST TRAP
Written 19 February 2020
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Seb1189
9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
The worst experience in thailande i have done!!! 6 fight 5ko in the first minute (one after 10seconde). If it was due to good level it would be ok but it wasnt. The fighter look like 14 15 years old and everytime they got hit its over. I didnt saw any good punch. Really don't go there !!! Even for free i would move the stadium after the second fight !!!
Written 19 February 2020
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK2,596 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Entry is 600,000 for the standard seats. Would recommend these over the more expensive seats as the view really isn’t anything different. The VIP area is also behind some not very clean window so your view is impaired. Standard tickets are best.
The boxing itself was really good fun and it was great for a first time experience. There are 7 fights in total, some of which are international fights. Overall would absolutely recommend coming here for a fun night of boxing.
NB don’t place a bet with the people who offer you bets, as they will always choose the winner.
Written 26 March 2023
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Anjali K
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2024 • Couples
I didn’t listen to all of the negative reviews thinking “I’m just a tourist, what do I care or even know if it’s bad quality muay thai right?”. But no, this was actually so bad it could qualify as a scam. They last second cancelled the main fight of the night. And even all of the other fights were actual preteens and teens under 150 pounds, it was literally like watching middle school wrestling. I kept thinking these must just be the opening acts but it didn’t get any better. This is actually such poor and embarrassing quality for being one of the main stadiums in Chiang Mai. Save yourself money, and spend ur evening anywhere else.
Written 8 July 2024
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Rafa
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2024 • Couples
SCAM! All the fighting was children or teenagers. There have been 4 KOs and 1 dropout in the same day. They were all uncompensated in level or age. We have not enjoyed a single combat in conditions. Going here is WASTING TIME. If you want to live the Muay Thai experience, choose another place. It's an Attraction set up to get the money out of tourists. I've never felt so let down and ripped off at a show.
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Written 26 August 2024
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Tim H
Toronto, Canada185 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Couples
We went out to see Muay Thai on a Saturday night, figuring it'd be better than a Tuesday. Although, in retrospect, probably every day is a good day for Muay Thai.

We did hear that the "local" stadium is more authentic, but thought "screw it, this one is right in the old town and it's fun to party with tourists anyways". We were right.

The box office is right near the Thapae Gate, so we took a songtaew to the gate and walked from there. We bough our tickets at the office, and were shown a sheet with the min price 500 baht. Had we bought online we could have gotten our tickets for 400 baht, but what the heck it was too late for that.

The fights "start" at 9pm, but they really start a little later so you can arrive right at 9 and you won't miss anything. When you arrive, you'll be seated so you don't have to worry about it being a free-for-all.

This isn't a stadium like with angled seating or anything, it's basically a giant warehouse with long tables and plastic chairs (unless you get the padded VIP seating that is). But it's small enough that every seat is a good seat, and there's not really much advantage to being ringside (in my opinion). We were in the second-last row and had a great view.

Before the fighting begins, a server hands you an English menu and you can order a beer, cocktail, soft drink, or a juice. Prices are OK.

While you wait, there's an instructional video about Muay Thai, showing the moves and where to hit, and some guys training. It's subtitled, and it's actually pretty informative (and cheesy which was awesome).

You'll know when the fighting is about to start when they play - wait for it - the Final Countdown.

The fights themselves are like other reviewers said - they start out with beginners and then get more ferocious as the night wears on. I saw 3 knockouts which was exciting, and the "lady fighters" are pretty hard core. I saw some of the moves from the video at the beginning which was pretty cool. Tons of impressive high kicks.

Bathrooms are free, but be prepared for a squatter and no T.P. (pretty typical for Thailand).

After it's over, the fighters walk around the stadium, so if you ever wanted a selfie with a real Muay Thai fighter, this is your chance.

Fighting finished up around 11pm, and there were plenty of tuk-tuks and songtaews to take us home.

All in all, a fun way to spend a Saturday night, some people got really into cheering for the fighters, and some of the fights (especially the last two) were really exciting.

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Written 13 February 2019
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ERDFirefighter
Edmonton, Canada849 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
We really enjoyed the Muay Thai fight. The Arena itself is not much but there really are no bad seats as the ring is raised. There were six fights the night we went and the fights are one after the other with no break in between, Nonstop Action. Tickets are advertised for 500 baht but can be found for 400 Baht All Around The Old City. It is advertised from 9 p.m. to midnight But we were out of there just after 11.
Written 27 January 2018
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supachoc
Pasadena, CA31 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • Friends
First of all... This IS a tourist trap. Some locals, but not too many. They're likely there just to bet (take advantage) of tourists. The fighters are very lackluster... Most of them are just children! Some older lady fights... Blind folded fights with several "boxers" in the ring. Maybe one decent fight with adult aged men.

Now, that doesn't mean you can't have fun! I sat ring side (definitely negotiate a STRONG discount if you're into it). With enough Chang, anything is fun. They have decent prices on the big ones. Honestly, I didn't find any real Muay Thai in Chiang Mai. Hit up the Channel 7 Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for a more authentic experience.
Written 10 May 2018
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Guerric P
France24 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2016 • Friends
We came here to discover the sport and try to bet. Nobody wanted to take our bets when we had the right choice (the guy we wanted to bet on always won when the staff had refused our bet). What a coincidence for 6 fights (the last one, international, seemed real)... Anyway, they should open an acting school.

Also, you pay 400 to 600 baht as entrance fee, but you have to give a tip (almost mandatory) to the fighters, and you have to pay for the restrooms after your expansive beer. Oh and there are only tourists here, don't expect a local atmosphere.

Of the 7 fights that night, 4 were performed by children under 15, and only one by real strong fighters (the last one, around midnight). A total of two fights were interesting to watch.

This is exactly the kind of place that ruins your evening, and your experience in Thaïland. Sad.

Our tourist guidebook, the french "Routard", sent us here. I guess they never really came here.

Oh and I'm using the stadium's Wi-Fi to post this review, that's my only moment of pleasure in the night.
Written 11 March 2016
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