Thailand Enhances Its Global Appeal with Thai Fight Rome 2025

The event is part of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 campaign
On April 6, 2025, the Pala Tiziano in Rome witnessed an exciting showcase of Muay Thai, featuring matches between Thai and Italian athletes, attracting over 2,500 spectators. In the highlight match, Thai champion Saenchai P.K. Saenchai Muay Thai Gym took victory in the first round against German fighter Jessie-Bjorn Buckler.

Aiming to Boost Sports Tourism
This initiative is positioned to increase Thailand’s profile in the emerging European tourism sector and draw more sports enthusiasts from Italy, with a target of welcoming 267,000 Italian visitors in 2025, potentially bringing in 16 billion Baht in tourism income.

The event aligns with the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 campaign, promoting Thai culture through sports while celebrating 157 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Italy. The occasion also aimed to strengthen interpersonal connections and elevate Thailand’s global stature through this unique cultural exhibit.