On 18 October 2019 Charge d’affaires of the Royal Thai Embassy met with the promoters of Muay Thai in Spain, who extended invitation to Namsaknoi Yuttakarnkumtorn, well-known Thai boxter to train Muay Thai for those who are interested in Muay Thai in Spain.  Both sides discussed on ways and means to promote and preserve the originality of Muay Thai.  

The meeting was followed by the Thai luncheon for the delegation. 

 

During the past 2 – 3 years, Muay Thai has gained popularity in Spain.  In Madrid there are more than 30 gyms that offer Muay Thai training and more Spanish have gone to Thailand to learn the original Muay Thai.