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{{Short description|Muay Thai stadium and fight promoter in Phuket, Thailand}}
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| address = 155 155/1 Phangmuang Sai Kor Road, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
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| type = Muay Thai stadium
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'''Bangla Boxing Stadium''' ({{langx|th|สนามมวยบางลา}}) is a [[Muay Thai]] venue located in [[Patong Beach]], [[Phuket]], [[Thailand]]. The stadium hosts both local and international Muay Thai events several nights a week, featuring fighters from around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://phuket-insider.com/en/places/bangla-boxing-stadium/|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium in Phuket|website=Phuket Insider|date=April 10, 2023}}</ref> Bangla Stadium is one of the most well-known fight arenas in Thailand and the most famous stadium in Phuket.<ref name="bangtao">{{cite web|url=https://bangtaomuaythai.com/where-to-watch-muay-thai-in-phuket/|title=Where to Watch Muay Thai in Phuket|website=[[Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA]]|date=April 5, 2023|quote=Arguably Phuket’s most famous stadium}}</ref>

== History ==
Bangla Boxing Stadium was established to meet the rising demand for combat sports entertainment among tourists visiting Phuket. Strategically located in the heart of Patong, the stadium quickly became a nightlife attraction and a showcase venue for both traditional and modern Muay Thai bouts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.phuket101.net/bangla-boxing-stadium/|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket – What You Need to Know|website=Phuket 101|author=Willy Thuan|date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> In recent years, it has been managed in collaboration with [[Yokkao]]. The stadium has served as a launchpad for both local Thai fighters and foreign practitioners training in Thailand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://muaythai-world.com/saenchai-muay-thai-fighter-profile/|title=Saenchai – Muay Thai Fighter Profile|website=Muaythai World|date=November 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/tmt-fighter-matt-semper-wins-bangla-stadium-belt|title=Tiger Muay Thai Fighter Matt Semper Wins Bangla Stadium Belt|website=[[Tiger Muay Thai]]|author=Tiger Muay Thai Team|date=June 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.india.com/sports/ashish-raman-sethi-becomes-the-first-indian-boxing-star-to-win-the-bangla-stadium-boxing-championship-6174904/|title=Ashish Raman Sethi Becomes The First Indian Boxing Star To Win The Bangla Stadium Boxing Championship|website=India.com|date=July 18, 2023}}</ref>

In response to capacity needs, Bangla Boxing Stadium was relocated from its original site on Bangla Road in Patong Beach to a larger venue behind Jungceylon Shopping Center, directly opposite Banzaan Fresh Market on Sai Kor Road.<ref name="bangtao" /> The new location offers improved infrastructure and expanded seating, while retaining the stadium's original "Bangla" name.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.phuket101.net/bangla-boxing-stadium/|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket – What You Need to Know|website=Phuket 101|author=Willy Thuan|date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> Bangla Boxing Stadium typically hosts fights 3 to 4 nights a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thethaipass.com/activities/thailand-phuket/bangla-boxing-stadium-muay-thai-ticket|title=Bangla Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Ticket|website=The Thai Pass|author=The Thai Pass Team|date=April 15, 2023}}</ref>

== In popular culture ==
In early 2025, Bangla Boxing Stadium received international attention when it was featured in Season 3 of [[HBO]]'s acclaimed series ''[[The White Lotus]]''. A pivotal Muay Thai fight scene was filmed at the stadium, with characters portrayed by [[Lalisa Manobal]] and [[Tayme Thapthimthong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/destinations/southeast-asia/thailand-through-the-white-lotus-lens-places-where-season-3-was-filmed/|title=Thailand Through 'The White Lotus' Lens: Season 3 Filming Locations|website=Travel + Leisure Asia|date=February 18, 2025}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
In May 2023, Bangla Boxing Stadium drew international headlines after a controversial fight decision triggered a mass brawl involving fighters and team members inside the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ring-rage-brawl-erupts-at-phuket-boxing-stadium|title=Ring Rage: Brawl erupts at Phuket boxing stadium|website=[[The Thaiger]]|date=May 29, 2023}}</ref> Multiple fighters and cornermen were seen exchanging punches post-decision. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated across Thai and foreign media, including coverage in Russian-language press.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.novostiphuketa.asia/boy-po-muay-tay-na-phukete-zakonchilsya-drakoy-v-ringe-20334.php|title=Бой по муай тай на Пхукете закончился дракой в ринге|website=Novosti Phuketa|author=Novosti Phuketa Team|date=May 30, 2023|language=ru}}</ref> The fighters later made peace publicly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-boxers-make-peace-after-fight-decision-sparks-mass-brawl-92460.php|title=Patong boxers make peace after fight decision sparks mass brawl|website=[[The Phuket News]]|date=May 31, 2023}}</ref>

== Notable competitors ==
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* {{flagicon|THA}} [[Saenchai]]
* {{flagicon|THA}} [[Jomhod Kiatadisak]]
* {{flagicon|Morocco}} [[Youssef Boughanem]]
* {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Dave Leduc]] 
* {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Carlos Prates]]
* {{flagicon|Uzbekistan}} [[Anvar Boynazarov]]
* {{flagicon|Azerbaijan}} [[Rafael Fiziev]]
* {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Rafi Bohic]]
* {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Raphaël Llodra]]
* {{flagicon|THA}} [[Berneung TopkingBoxing]]
* {{flagicon|THA}} [[Pungluang Sor Singyu]]
* {{flagicon|THA}} [[Medgoen Singsurat]]
* {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Brad Riddell]]
* {{flagicon|LIT}} [[Sergej Maslobojev]]
* {{flagicon|BUL}} [[Dakota Ditcheva]]
* {{flagicon|ARG}} [[Federico Roma]]
* {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Julia Budd]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cyrus Washington]]
* {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Allycia Rodrigues]]
* {{flagicon|SPA}} [[Antonio Orden]]
* {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Walter Goncalves]]
* {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Yang Ming (kickboxer)|Yang Ming]]
* {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Damien Alamos]]
* {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Lim Su-jeong (kickboxer)|Lim Su-jeong]]
* {{flagicon|Iran}} [[Mohammad Ghaedi]]
* {{flagicon|TUR}} [[:tr:Çağan Atakan Arslan|Atakan Arslan]]
* {{flagicon|SWE}} [[Smilla Sundell]]

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== See also ==
* [[Lumpinee Stadium]]
* [[Rajadamnern Stadium]]
* [[Thai Fight]]
* [[Max Muay Thai]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{portal bar|Thailand|Martial arts|Sport}}

[[Category:Muay Thai venues in Thailand]]
[[Category:Muay Thai organizations]]
[[Category:Entertainment venues in Thailand]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Phuket province]]