No card on Monday
No fights at the stadium that night. The next card is Tuesday, doors 20:00, first bell 21:00.
Train instead, from 300 THBRingside in Chaweng
Muay Thai fight night on Koh Samui
Before the first bell, fighters perform the wai kru ram muay to live sarama music, then settle into rounds of clinch, knees and counters until a judge or a corner calls it.
Fight nights, every week
- Tue
- Fri
- Sun
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium, Chaweng
Ringside, Uttaradit Tonight, Monday No card tonight. The next one is Tuesday, first bell 21:00.
Tonight, Tuesday There is a card tonight: doors 20:00, first bell 21:00.
Tonight, Wednesday No card tonight. The next one is Friday, first bell 21:00.
Tonight, Thursday No card tonight. The next one is Friday, first bell 21:00.
Tonight, Friday There is a card tonight: doors 20:00, first bell 21:00.
Tonight, Saturday No card tonight. The next one is Sunday, first bell 21:00.
Tonight, Sunday There is a card tonight: doors 20:00, first bell 21:00.
Pick another nightThe week
Pick your night
Cards run on fixed nights, not every night, so a walk-in visit can just as easily land on a quiet evening as a fight night.
Tue 21:00 First bell
Fight night
Tuesday at Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
- Doors 20:00
- First bell 21:00
- Thai and international fighters
Behind the lake on Soi Reggae, by Laem Din Market, Chaweng
Choose a seatNo card on Wednesday
No fights at the stadium that night. The next card is Friday, doors 20:00, first bell 21:00.
Train instead, from 300 THBNo card on Thursday
No fights at the stadium that night. The next card is Friday, doors 20:00, first bell 21:00.
Train instead, from 300 THB Fri 21:00 First bell
Fight night
Friday at Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
- Doors 20:00
- First bell 21:00
- Thai and international fighters
Behind the lake on Soi Reggae, by Laem Din Market, Chaweng
Choose a seatNo card on Saturday
No fights at the stadium that night. The next card is Sunday, doors 20:00, first bell 21:00.
Train instead, from 300 THB Sun 21:00 First bell
Fight night
Sunday at Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
- Doors 20:00
- First bell 21:00
- Thai and international fighters
Behind the lake on Soi Reggae, by Laem Din Market, Chaweng
Choose a seatSeats
Choose your seat
Four sections, four prices. Ringside rows sit right at the ropes, the stadium section rises behind them, and VIP and the raised Premium deck trade closeness for comfy chairs. Prices can change with the card.
Admit one 1,500 THB
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
StadiumIn the crowd, behind the ringside rows
TuesdayFridaySunday Tue, Fri or Sun · doors 20:00, bell 21:00
Admit one 2,000 THB
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
RingsideClosest to the ring
TuesdayFridaySunday Tue, Fri or Sun · doors 20:00, bell 21:00
Admit one 2,500 THB
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
VIPGreat views from comfy chairs
TuesdayFridaySunday Tue, Fri or Sun · doors 20:00, bell 21:00
Admit one 3,000 THB
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
PremiumRaised comfy chairs and one free drink
TuesdayFridaySunday Tue, Fri or Sun · doors 20:00, bell 21:00
Children 5 and under go free, 6 to 10 pay half. Buy at the box office (9:00 to 18:00, until 22:00 on fight nights) or on the stadium's own ticket page. Samui69 sells nothing.
Inside the ring
How a bout runs
A professional card follows the same shape all night: short rounds, short rests, and a clear shift in pace as the fight goes on. Tap a round.
Before the bell
Wai kru
Each fighter performs the wai kru ram muay, a ritual dance to live sarama music that pays respect to their teacher and camp. It happens before every bout, not just title fights.
Minutes 0 to 3
Round 1
A feeling-out round. Fighters test range and rarely commit, so judges tend to score it lightly.
Minutes 5 to 8
Round 2
The pace picks up as both corners start pressing, looking for the opening the first round didn't give them.
Minutes 10 to 13
Round 3
Usually where the clinch takes over, with knees at close range doing most of the scoring.
Minutes 15 to 18
Round 4
Keeps that pace up, often the most physical stretch of the fight before the final push.
Minutes 20 to 23
Round 5
Usually the sharpest, as fighters chase a clear decision, unless one is already well ahead.
Closed venue
Chaweng Boxing Stadium is closed
It still turns up in older guides and listings. The stadium running cards in Chaweng today is Samui International Muay Thai Stadium, a different venue entirely.
Go here instead
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
3/4 Moo 2, Chaweng, by Laem Din Market: behind the lake on Soi Reggae. Open since 2002, with cards on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights.
Training
Gyms that take visitors
Watching a card is one side of Muay Thai on Samui; these gyms are where residents and visitors actually train, most on a walk-in basis. No booking or experience needed.
Fight night and gyms
500 THB, drop-in
Chaweng · Group class
Superpro Samui
A Chaweng gym close to the stadium, running open group classes for visiting fighters and total beginners alike.
Show on the map300 THB, drop-in
Lamai · Group class
Lamai Muaythai
A Lamai gym with a straightforward drop-in class, pad work and sparring for whoever turns up that day.
Show on the map350 THB, drop-in
Lamai · Group class
Jun Muay Thai
Also in Lamai, a smaller gym with a personal feel, good for visitors who want more attention on technique.
Show on the map800 THB, one-to-one
Choeng Mon · One-to-one
Yodyut Muaythai
Based in Choeng Mon, this gym focuses on one-to-one coaching rather than open group sessions.
Show on the map- Lamai Muaythai 300
- Jun Muay Thai 350
- Superpro Samui 500
- Yodyut Muaythai 800 *
* A private one-to-one session, so not a like-for-like price against the group classes.
FAQ
Questions
Is Chaweng Boxing Stadium still open?
No. It's permanently closed, though many guides and listings still show it. The Chaweng stadium actually running cards is Samui International Muay Thai Stadium.
Where can I watch Muay Thai on Koh Samui, and which nights?
At Samui International Muay Thai Stadium in Chaweng, which runs cards on fixed nights each week with the first bell in the evening. Check the week grid on this page for the nights.
What is the wai kru ram muay?
It's the ritual dance each fighter performs before a bout, set to live sarama music, paying respect to their teacher and training camp. It happens before every fight, not just title bouts.
Can I train at a gym before or instead of watching a fight?
Yes. Several gyms near Chaweng and Lamai take walk-in visitors for a single drop-in class, no booking or experience required.
Are there Muay Thai fights for tourists on Koh Samui?
Yes. Visitors are welcome at the Samui International Muay Thai Stadium cards in Chaweng. Ringside seats cost more than the back rows, and the gap changes with the card, so check current prices at the stadium.
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
Next three fight nights
- Sun 1 Nov
- Tue 3 Nov
- Fri 6 Nov
- Sun 8 Nov
- Tue 10 Nov
- Fri 13 Nov
- Sun 15 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
Doors20:00 First bell21:00 Each bout5 x 3 min
Seats, in baht
- Stadium 1,500
- Ringside 2,000
- VIP 2,500
- Premium 3,000
Prices can change with the fight card. Kids 5 and under go free, 6-10 pay half.
- Box office9:00-18:00, until 22:00 on fight nights
- 3/4 Moo 2, ChawengBehind the lake on Soi Reggae, by Laem Din Market