Ambassador Ureerat Chareontoh engages in discussions with Mr. Spencer Tay, Chairman of WBC Muaythai Singapore, to organize a landmark Muaythai Festival in Singapore.
On May 7, 2024, Ambassador Ureerat Chareontoh visited the Eminent Air Boxing Gym in Singapore at the invitation of Mr. Spencer Tay, Committee Chairman of the World Boxing Council (WBC) Muaythai Singapore. This visit follows a courtesy call by Mr. Tay to the Ambassador on April 22, 2024, to discuss plans for co-organizing a Muaythai Festival in Singapore. The festival is slated to take place on the grounds of the Royal Thai Embassy and aims to promote and showcase Muaythai, a unique contact sport and martial art that embodies Thai cultural values.
The event seeks to provide Muaythai athletes in Singapore with a safe and competitive platform to refine their skills and elevate their standards to an international level. With over 50 Muaythai gyms currently operational nationwide and the sport gaining popularity among Singaporeans and foreigners alike, the festival is poised to be a significant milestone in the promotion of Muaythai in Singapore. The Royal Thai Embassy reaffirms its commitment to collaborating closely with stakeholders and partners in Singapore to facilitate the successful organization of the inaugural Muaythai Festival, which serves not only as a sporting event but also as a diplomatic tool to foster people-to-people understanding and friendly relations between Thailand and other countries worldwide. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting event.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore
