Lumpinee box stadium was established on the eighth of December, 1956. It ‘s one of Thailand ‘s seven standard boxing stadiums. It’s famous not only creating and producing leading Thai boxers but also promoting the arts of Thai boxing both domestically and internationally. Lumpinee Boxing stadium also produces many western boxers to become world Championship holders. For domestic activities, it encourages to produce career to the boxers, the promoters including presents entertainment to all who are interesting in this particular sports.
Mission or Goal
Lumpinee boxing stadium is the Royal Thai Army affairs in order to give services to the Royal Thai army officials and support various departments of the Royal Thai Army.
Protect and promote the arts of Thai boxing to be the individual arts of the Thai people as U-DO of Japan and TEKWANDO of the Republic of South Korea.
Upgrade careen for Thai and western boxers to be the permanent and firm one.
Create the champion of the western boxers in order to promote the renown of the Thai nation.
Co-operate with various Institutions which aim to the same goal.
LANDSCAPE
1501.75 square wa (1square wa = 4 square meter) rented from the King's personal estate
Lumpinee Stadium
FOUNDER
Major General Prapart Jarusathean (Commander of the First Royal Guard Infantry Division)
ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE
First Royal Guard Infantry Division responsible from December 8, 1957 to June 1, 1979
Royal Thai Army Affairs responsible from July 1, 1979 to present
NAME LIST OF STADIUM'S MANAGERS
Lieutenant Colonel Erb Seangrit Dec 8, 1957 to June 1961
Lieutenant Colonel Teap Karnlerd July 1961 to Oct 1961
Major General Jattawa Kunchitpadunpon Oct 1961 to July 1968
Major General Prasert thammasiri July 1968 to Oct 1972
Colonel Tongtem Popsuk Oct 1972 to July 1975
Colonel Chy Ditchadeat July 1975 to Nov 30, 1978
Major General Asanee Samutsean Dec 1, 1978 to May 31, 1981
Major General Sawat Siripoan June 1, 1981 to Sep 30, 1984
Major General Taveevit Niyomsean Oct1, 1984 to Sep 30, 1987
Major General Charau Kongsuwan Oct 1, 1987 to Sep 30, 1990
Major General Walrapong Sangwalratchchasub Oct 1, 1990 to Dec 5, 1993
Lieutenant General Wat Kerdsawang Dec 6, 1993 to Sep 30, 1997
Major General Wanchai Ninkeaw Oct 1, 1997 to Sep 2001
Major General Anunsak Laksanalamai Oct 2001 to 2004
Major General Pairoj Rattaprasert 2004 to Apr 2005
Major General Kittitud Bumnejpan Present
PRINCIPLES OF LUMPINEE STADIUM
To manage and work according to government's policy
Part of the income from the Lumpinee Stadium must be donated for the benefit of the society
To develop Lumpinee Stadium into an internationally recognized stadium and to make Muay Thai
known to the international community
To promote and create more international boxing champions
To co-operate with Thai Boxing Association to encourage Thai's boxer in receiving Olympic Gold Medal
To be sure that all promoters produce efficiency events and charge the ticket at the fair price
To develop good quality Muay Thai judging techniques with the same standard nationwide
To provide safety for the spectators including personal belongings and to prevent any cheating in the stadium
To co-operate with Thai Boxing Association, Rajadamnern Stadium, other stadiums, and institutions with the same purpose
To have well establish relationship with the mass communications and the people
THE QUALITY OF LUMPINEE STADIUM PROMOTERS
Must have good quality Muay Thai Camp and fighters under controlled
Must be willing to work hard
Must work for the interest of the boxing community
Must follow the stadium's policy
Must have the discipline of the military
Must match up compatible fighters and produce well to watch program at the fair price
Must have good human relation with those involved in boxing community
Must not tarnish the image of Lumpinee Stadiumin anyway
Must have love, unity, constructively within his attitude
Reference From : Book of "42 Year Lumpinee stadium".
