Got some friends going to Thailand, I haven't been back in ages. I know there is a new Lumpinee Stadium, correct? Is it still the place for best Muay Thai in BKK? Also, what night is the good night to go? It used to be Tuesday, as I remember.
Thanks
I would definitely go to Lumpinee if the opportunity presented itself. They are supposed to be closing it down early 2014. Still kicking myself for not going when I was there. They had fights on Friday night when I was there but I'm sure they do it more than once a week 
Maybe they already got rid of the old Lumpinee in early 2013. Haven't seen an update in a while.. But could be wrong on it being 2014
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Maybe they already got rid of the old Lumpinee in early 2013. Haven't seen an update in a while.. But could be wrong on it being 2014
Still open.
Rajdamnear has good fights as well as omnoi stadium too
Thanks very much guys. I haven't been since 04. elgringo, thanks very much for the kind words, that's awesome man! I appreciate that.
I know there used to be one 'good' night a week, and I wasn't sure if that was still the case. I thought it was Tuesday night. Friday makes more sense but it was all about televised bouts and not conflicting with English Premier League on Sky...
Anyway, thanks for the info.
I was there in August, an absolute experience for sure. They'll try and sell you "farang" tickets at double the cost (assuming you're white, or not tan/Asian enough to be Thai) that included a DVD and an opportunity to take pictures with the fighters afterwards.
Which really, you can walk into the "dressing room" in the back whenever you please on the way to the washroom.
To enhance your visit though, train at Petchyndee academy, which is directly above the stadium through the Twins shop next door. Hands down the best training I did while in Thailand. I had the head trainer while my hubby had a Lumpini champion. English is decent and the hour long session is crisp and the corrections are tailored to you. Again, they may charge you "farang" prices but for 30$ an hour with that calibre of talent I happily paid and will pay again.
Was at Lumpinee a month ago on a Tuesday. Was lucky to have a great card with a title fitght to boot. It's still the best place to see fights but for Farangs the cost is 2000 baht. The new stadium is supposed to open early next year.
Lumpinee or Rajadamnern are both cool.
Massive fight night at Lumpinee coming up on Tuesday 3rd December with 9 title fights featuring some massive names. Nearly worth a trip to Thailand just for that card.
Love your books Sam!