Lumpinee
A Muay Thai ring of the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in 2005
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| Location | Rama IV Road (— 8 February 2014), Ram Intra Road (11 February 2014 —)  Bangkok, Thailand
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| Coordinates | 13°43′32″N 100°32′51″E / 13.72556°N 100.54750°E |
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Royal Thai Army MGen Teera Kraiparnon, Stadium Manager |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Field size | 3007.5 m2 |
| Opened | December 8, 1956 |
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| Songchai Promotions Annual King's Cup |
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Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Thai: สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is an indoor sporting arena located in Bangkok, Thailand. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern Stadium, the Lumpinee is run by Royal Thai Army on behalf of Thai Government. It has become the symbol of modern Muay Thai. Only Rajadamnern Stadium rivals the prestige of holding the title of "Muay Thai Champion of Lumpinee". The ranking system and championship titles are held from mini flyweight (105 lb) up to super welterweight (154 lb).
Muay thai contests are held on every Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The fights usually start around 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from 200 to 2,000 baht.
Last event in its original site on Rama IV Road near Lumphini Park was held on February 8, 2014. The stadium moved to its new home on Ram Intra Road which can hold up to 5,000 spectators. The new stadium held the first fight on February 11, 2014 and was officially opened on February 28, 2014.
General Prapas Jarusatien was the driving force behind the construction of the Lumpinee Stadium, a second national stadium built in Thailand after Rajadamnern. Lumpinee opened its doors on 8 December 1956. The stadium is operated by Thailand’s Army Welfare Department of the Royal Thai Army, all proceeds from the fights go towards supporting the various departments of the Thai Army.
Currently there are eleven promoters presented with the responsibility of bringing fighters to fight in the stadium. The rules are the same as in Rajadamnern with the boxers having to weigh more than 100 lb (45.4 kg), be aged over 15 years and the weight difference between the boxers is not allowed to be more than a 5 lb (2.3 kg). Women are not allowed to fight in the stadium or enter the ring.
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