“Dam Dot Com”, Buakhao Por Pramuk, showed Muythai capability with evading-kick and punch on Jordan Watson. The local boxer was kicked terribly. “Buakuao” won decisively in the battle of MSA Muaythai Premier League, on Saturday night, 29 May, at Excel Arena Gymnasium, London, England. Sweet-looking Dam was happy for his show in England. His next fight will be arranged in China. Meanwhile, Yodyut Kiertyongyut, another Thai boxer, was knocked out by Tim Thomas in the fourth round.

Mr.Nirot Sunthornlekha, the president of Commission of Tourism and Sports, House of Representatives (MOTS) revealed that MOTS was preparing to push on the idea of Mr.Samart Maluleam, vice-president, regarding to Muaythai VISA, to the Ministry of Foreign Affair, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, as well as the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. Related persons have been invited for upcoming meeting.

Buakhao Por Pramuk, ex-champion of K-1 boxing event, revealed that he has just completed his movie, “Yamada”, last week. “Mostly, I played action parts more than dialogue but it was not very difficult. I enjoyed this work. After the completion, I am on training to prepare for the match in London, England on Saturday 29 May, this year. In “MSA Muaythai Premier League”, I have to fight Jordan Watson, England boxer in a major match. However, this fight is just my warm-up program while I am waiting for K-1 organizer in Japan to confirm if they will include me in the next tournament”, Buakhao replied.

However, there is the rumor that said K-1, Japanese famous boxing society, is facing troubles. Their organizer has been imprisoned with the charge of tax avoidance. Their big sponsors also quit. Consequently, Buakhao Por Pramuk is not included in this new season competition.

Rajdamnern is please if Lumpinee wants to use Rajdamnern stage as a solution for the current political situation. “Set Kong” is appreciated with Rajdamnern’s offer. However, he cannot make a decision on his own. He has to consult with the board and promoter, and then wait for the order for stage referee. He accepted Fairtex on Friday, 21 May. From the situation, it is difficult to organize again. He will give an answer today.

Political situation affects all societies. Muaythai society is highly impacted since dangerous zone in Lumpinee stage area. Recently, Lumpinee stage has cancelled Suekkietpetch match on Tuesday, 18 May already.

“Undying boast”, Somrak Khamsing is on sale. He has officially signed for a match with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Hollywood star at Cannes, France, among hundreds of mass media. This fight will be a reality show that follows Van Damme and Somrak’s activities to compare their training and their daily life. Finally, it will be a real fight on the stage. This event will start at the end of this year of the beginning of the next year.

Correspondent reported that on 14 May, 21.00 p.m. of local time in France, or 02.00 a.m. in Thailand, Mr.Jean-Claude Van Damme, a famous Hollywood star, declared his muaythai contract with “Undying boast”, Lieutenant Somrak Khamsing, a golden medal hero in Olympic 1996, which was the first golden medal of Thailand. Lately, this news comes out continuously.

Sea Nao is happy with new squad boxers, who have passed the test. Rajburilek Sor Jitpattana is appealing.

Kwankao Chor Rajapatsaduesarn has a good future. Moreover, Thongchai Sit Thongsak is outstanding. Petchnakorn Sor Laddagym is special. His punch and kick are strong. He is going to be the best of this generation.

Petchyindee, a new wave, is highly popular, pushing old wave aside. Lately, “Sea Nao”, Wirat Wachirarattanawong is very happy because he has seen excellent performance of the next generation boxers. Many people were impressed, especially for Rajburilek Sor Jitpattana, who nicely defeated Wanchailek Kiatphukham, senior boxer. Kwankhao Chor Rajapatsaduesan is going to be a matchless boxer in the same generation. Petchnakorn Sor Lalddagym, a hard attack boxer, if he does not lose for Muto, Kaiyanghardaogym cannot flee. Thongchai Sit Thongsak is pushing forward to Yaowachonngenlarn team. Petchsakol, Songkom, Payanorn, and Wanpichit, they will surely meet one another soon. Recently, their performance is extremely prominen

“Rodtang” Poonsawad Kratingdaenggym is going to protect his world champion belt of World Boxing Association, WBA, in the second match with Shoji Kimura, the 10th position Japanese, at Borabue school, Maha Sarakham, on 20 May, after “Sharemae”, Niwat Laosuwan, has organized a big match for channel 7 to broadcast live for 2 and half hours from 14.30-17.00 pm. He prepares to confirm officially again soon.

About the progress of boxing match of Kratingdaenggym in World Boxing Association (WBA), this is protective match of super bantamweight champion position (122 pounds) between “Rodtang”, Poonsawad Kratingdaenggym, Thai champion, and Shoji Kimura, 10th position world championship Japanese challenger, scheduled on 20 may.

Not only Thailandhas economic problem. The main reason is political impact. People are separated into many sides, different colors. It is difficult to live together peacefully as before. Particularly in Europe, its economy declines seriously.

This surely affects boxing society. For instance, Muaythai program on 24 April at Milan, Italy, Khem Sitsongpeenong thought his match would have been cancelled due to the smoke from Island volcano that covered the sky for weeks. Fortunately, Sea Tim Sitsongpeenong, his good boss, offered ten thousands Baht to buy a ticket in the morning and sent him abroad in the evening heading to Milan. With his great spirit, he will not disappoint the promoter. On the match, he passed official weight measurement.

While the country is in crisis, Thai boxing society is also affected. More than 300 foreigners disappeared; only below 100 audiences were left. Thai audiences are also decreased. The organizer loses money in every program.

Young promoter, “Sea Tang”, Piyarat Wachirarattanawong will turn crisis into opportunity. He dares to arrange a big match of Petchpiya. He must push forward to get millions Baht profit. He arranged the fight between Suekwansongchai and Suekpetchyindee on Friday, 7th May at Lumpinee stage with more than one million capital to publicize on boxing magazine. We will see if boxing fans can stay at their home.