Fights at Lumpini are regarded as being slightly better than those at Ratchadamnoen, although for the novice it would be extremely difficult to tell the difference. It is also probably the more famous of the two stadiums. The stadium opened in 1956 to promote Thai boxing both in Thailand and abroad. Many non-Thai fighters compete here, and as the interest in the sport continues to explode, the stadium these days has much more of an international feel about it. . It is one of the few places in Thailand where betting is permitted.
Details: Tickets are priced from 500 Baht to 1,500 Baht depending on the fight, the fighters, and whether you sit ringside. Fights take place Tuesdays and Fridays from 18:30, Saturday afternoons 17:00-20:00, and Saturday nights from 20:30.
How to get there: The nearest BTS to Lumpini Stadium is Sala Daeng station and the nearest MRT Lumpini. From both it will cost around 50 Baht to get a taxi down Rama IV Road past the Night Bazaar to the stadium.
The following buses will get you there:
Bus number: 115
Contact:
Lumpini Stadium
Rama IV Road
Bangkok
Tel: 0-2252-8765, 0-2251-4303, 0-2253-7702, 0-2253-7940
