The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PBAT) has reported on its progress made in 2009 and is preparing to implement a 10-year strategic plan, while focusing on its role to supervise the Thai fighters fighting overseas.

On March 22 in Bangkok, PBAT president Somchart Charoenwatcharawit chaired an annual meeting of 2010 to report progress of the association in the past year, which includes a campaign to promote muaythai in Japan in January, an event to honor muaythai legend Nai Khanom Tom in March, international muaythai matches to honor Her Majesty the Queen in August, muaythai workshops in September, and matches to honor His Majesty the King in December.

In addition, the PBAT also reported on recent events held this year, such as muaythai referee training in January and another Nai Khanom Tom event in March.

It said it has responded to complaints on muaythai issues and helped solve problems for current and former fighters as well as supporting activities of the World Professional Muaythai Federation (WPMF) and other organizations.

Kokiet Group’s female boxing manager Kosit Chuayboonsong has died after getting hit by a speeding car in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand.

Kosit was a key figure in Thailand’s female boxing industry, and was credited for the rises of many successful female boxers in Kokiet camp including Buarimbueng Kokietgym, Duennapa Kiatkriangsak, Kanittha Kokietgym, Namtal Kokietgym, Usanakorn Kokietgym and Nongmuay Kokietgym.

Kosit was in Kamphaeng Phet to accompany Buarimbueng and Duennapa for their bouts on March 12. According to the local police, at about 1.40 am of the bout day the boxing manager was crossing the street near his hotel supposedly to look for late-night meal when a car driving at about 140 kilometers per hour hit him. He died instantly due to damage to his brain.

Promoter Kokiet Panichayarom said he was shocked and saddened by the sudden departure of the 43-year-old Samut Prakarn native, who had contributed to the recent popularity of female boxing in Thailand as well as successes of many female boxers.

Thailand’s Ratchadamnern Stadium has announced it would spend nearly 200 million Baht on an ambitious project to upgrade its facilities as well as adding more buildings to the complex.

The construction has already started since October 1 but the stadium executives and the contractor just signed an agreement on the project on October 29. Upon completion, the stadium would boast brand-new two commercial buildings, a mixed-use building, and a parking garage.

It will also invest on repairing the stadium itself, allocating space for recreation, improving the landscape, and adding a number of new shops and a muaythai museum.

Lekkla Tanasuranakon beat Rungpet Wor. Sungprapai by points in the main bout of Petchpiya Fight at Lumpinee Stadium on Oct 23.( Promoter : Piyarat Wachiraratanawong)

Elsewhere, Yodnguen Tor. Chalermchai lost the Lumpinee’s Muay Thai Mini-Flyweight title to Chocknumchai Sitjakung, Kongfar Sor. Werapon knocked Chanaaik Petfergus in 3rd round, Farsai Kiatmoo9 lost to Nawapon Por. Pernruamsarng, Songkom Sakhomsin beat Paytai Sevenfarm (Na Sofia), Rittevada Sor. Thammarangsi (Sitikoon) beat Klasiam Sor. Jor. Montree, Denvittaya Sor. Werapon lost to Ponmongkon Sor. Thammarangsi (Sitthongsak).