On 5 March 2016, Mr. Bancha Yuenyongchongcharoen, Minister Counsellor, as Representative of Ambassador of Thailand to Spain,  presided over the Muaythai Qualifying Competition in Spain organized by Spanish Association of Muaythai, which was registered under  International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA). The Competition was aimed to select the best Spanish Muaythai boxers to participate in IFMA World Championship 2016  in Sweden.  The Embassy attaches high importance  to the promotion of  Muaythai in Spain. Today, Muaythai has been recognized as martial art and sport  throughout Spain.