# Thailand Highlights Muay Thai Heritage at 2025 World Festival

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/press-release/193617-thailand-highlights-muay-thai-heritage-at-2025-world-festival
- Published: 2025-02-17T05:48:27+07:00
- Author: NNT

The Amazing Muay Thai World Festival 2025 took place from February 5th to 6th at
Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. This event was a joint effort among
the Royal Thai Army, the Subcommittee on Sports Industry Development, the National
Soft Power Development Committee, and various governmental and private entities.
It celebrated Muay Thai as a cornerstone of Thailand’s cultural identity.

## Key Takeways

 * The Amazing Muay Thai World Festival 2025, held at Rajabhakti Park, Hua Hin, 
   was a collaboration of various sectors to celebrate Muay Thai as a vital cultural
   identity. The event marked the 323rd anniversary of King Sanphet VIII‘s reign,
   honoring him as the “Father of Muay Thai.”
 * Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai presided over the opening event on
   February 6th. The festival featured over 2,000 Royal Thai Army personnel’s performances,
   emphasizing Muay Thai‘s role in military tradition and historical significance,
   with various exhibitions and matches showcasing its cultural heritage.
 * The festival positioned Muay Thai as a global soft power asset, aligning with
   Thailand‘s strategy for economic growth and international recognition. It highlighted
   the government’s commitment to preserving Muay Thai, ensuring it remains a symbol
   of national strength, discipline, and cultural pride globally.

On February 6th, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai
inaugurated the festival, which featured performances by over 2,000 Royal Thai Army
members, emphasizing Muay Thai’s historical significance in the military. The festival
commemorated the 323rd anniversary of King Sanphet VIII’s ascension, honoring his
legacy as the “Father of Muay Thai.”

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Visitors enjoyed a historical exhibition, industry promotion events, competitive
matches, and a grand military demonstration. The festival underlined Muay Thai’s
role as a global cultural asset, aligning with Thailand’s strategy to use its cultural
heritage for economic advancement and international acclaim.

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