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Rajdamnern Stadium History PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 14:07

Over the centuries, Thai people had gathered in many places to watch MuayThai fights. But, until 1941, there had never been a central main stadium to stand over the others.

Fights took place in provincial temple fairs or at festivals – with boxers often travelling hundreds of miles to meet an opponent.

In Bangkok, the setting was usually a public park but cinemas were also used. 

In that year, Field-Marshal P Pibulsongkram gave orders for a stadium to be built on Rajadamnern Avenue. Property along the corner of that area was handed over to the Crown Property office to build the arena.



Work began in March with an estimated cost of 258,900 Baht. Due to the advent of World War 11, construction was halted shortly afterwards until August 1945.

The first fight took place on the night of December 23rd 1945.

 

Strange to believe now but the stadium was open-air then with seats tiered similar to today around the ring. Tickets were priced at between 70 and 300 Baht.

It wasn’t until 1951 that a roof was added on. The fights continued during this construction phase with the boxers picking their way carefully to the ring !

Right from the start, it was established as the standard for MuayThai in Thailand. The regulations used in stadiums around the country follow those laid down here. Many of the traditions of MuayThai were saved for prosperity by Acharn Chua Chakshuraksha. He was an integral part of the stadium from the beginning to his death in 1982. He ensured that the treasures of the various Wai Kru, the use of Mongkhon and other traditional aspects were not swept away by modernity.

Boxers of such a high calibre as Apidej Sit-Hirun, who was welterweight champion here before also claiming the Lumpini title, followed by Pudpardnoi Worawoot with his famous Ko using the elbow against Huasai Sittiboonlert in 1974. 

Boxers who have achieved an especially high standard are honoured with thick gold chains and a ceremonial jacket - as well as the sought after title of Fighter of the Year.

The Royal Family of Thailand have very close ties to this stadium. H.R.H., the Crown Prince ( whose 50th birthday was recently marked by the IFMA World Cup 2002) honoured Narn-Nam Muangsarin by presenting him with the Champions’ belt. He has also presided over many charity bouts to raise funds for the Ananda Mahidol MuayThai Foundation. Acharn Chua’s contribution to Thai culture was acknowledged when he was granted a Royal Cremation by His Majesty, the King. 

In 1969, the great Rocky Marciano was a guest referee for the International Boxing title fight between Raksak Wayupuk and Saknoi Sor Kosum. This is part of a tradition whereby the last fight of the night is always an International-style fight. 

Along with Lumpini Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium comprises the original home of MuayThai.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 14:12
 
Why must Ayutthaya PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:54

Ayutthaya was created with ‘King Authong’  on Friday March 4,1350 and bankrupted by the Burmese on April 7,1767 in ‘King Ekkathat’ era. Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam kingdom for 417 years. Its had 34 king from 5 dynasty is Autong, Supannaphum, Sukhothai, Prasart Tong and Ban Phlu Luang. Ayutthaya had Buddhism was religion national and had a little Hindu and Brahman to used in rite.
   Ayutthaya was a big plentifully plain because its had Chao Phraya river, Prasak river and Lopburi river to encircle kingdom as it were island. River to encircle Ayutthaya can protect foe. Its had wall surrounding island long about 12 km. Now this wall to be demolish become to road around Ayutthaya.

 
The administration of Ayutthaya PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:50

The administration of Ayutthaya was used system call “Sakdina”
   “Sakdina” is system to set associate of people in country. Its separate was 2 types had “Administration class” and “Under Administration class”. “Administration class” had king, royal family and nobleman. “Under Administration class” had commoner and slave. And had Buddhist priest to connect 2 class together.
   And then had conscript from commoner for army service and to helped country about  4 months to 1 year and keep poll-tax to government. Poll-tax means money and products (Example: rice etc.). And commerce with another nationality, King was monopolize products in “Royal treasury Products” system.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:53
 
Wat Prasi Sunphent PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:32

Wat Prasi Sunphent
   Wat Prasi Sunphent was most important in Ayutthaya. Its was temple of king and royal family, that was set up in royal area. Wat Prasi Sunphent don’t has any Buddhist priest to sleep.
   In the past location of Wat Prasi Sunphent was royal residence but King Bormma Trailokanat to give was Buddhist area in 1448 call Wat Prasi Sunphent . And move royal residences to the north area connect Buddhist area to Rumpburi River. Wat Prasi Sunphent was temple to used in ritual manner : swear water 2 times / year and used to keep most bone of king Ayutthaya.
   Centre of Wat Prasi Sunphent has 3 great pagoda and in the west  of last pagoda has tetrahedron church, centre has pagoda to keep bone of king. In the past it is believed that in gable had Buddha image was sit stand sleep and walk.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:46
 
Muaythai-Thai Boxing PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 10 September 2009 06:23

muaythai_by-lily1Thai boxing

Muay Thai. Thai Boxing is a form of hard martial art
practiced in large parts of the world, including Thailand
and other Southeast Asian countries. The art is similar
to others in Southeast Asia such as: pradal serey in
Cambodia, lethwei in Burma, tomoi in Malaysia, and
Muay Lao in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in
Thailand and is the country's national sport.

Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies
significantly from the ancient art Muay Boran
and uses kicks, punches and knee and elbow strikes in a ring with gloves similar
to those used in Western boxing and this has led to Thailand gaining medals at the
Olympic Games in Boxing.

Lily.Ka

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 September 2009 06:32
 
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