Bangla Arena in Phuket

The Bangla ring is a regular venue for real Thai boxing matches, the fighters will fight to win prizes, titles and to raise their rank in the Thai boxing arena. Matches are usually played on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The ground floor of the building containing the Bangla ring has 4 beer bars namely Lucky Bar, Koala Aussie Bar, Casanova's Bar and B1 Bar, where you can sip a few beers while waiting for the matches to take place. The ring is located on the second floor in a large, well-lit space with comfortable seats arranged so that the audience can best witness the thrilling fighting scenes. There are many ticket classes for the audience to choose from, VIP tickets will be seated near the ring.

Tradition is the guiding theme of all Thai boxing events. Sarama - Muay Thai traditional music is always played before each match, creating excitement for both boxers and spectators. Wai kru ram muay - a traditional dance also performed to show respect to the martial artists and trainers. Thai boxing is not only a display of strength and skill, but it is deeply rooted in Thai history and spirituality.

Fights in Bangla usually start from 8 pm to midnight, the evening may end earlier if there are many fights where the fighters involved are knocked out. Young boxers between the ages of 12 and 14 will usually compete in the opening matches. The quality of the matches gradually increased until it culminated in the final match, often involving national and international champions. Foreign fighters also appear but Thai fighters are still more noticeable because their style is definitely more traditional than many international fighters.

Bangla ring is a great place to witness one of the most popular sports in Thailand. It is centrally located which is convenient for commuting and is well organized with friendly staff.

Opening hours: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 20:00 to midnight