December the 5th is one of the most important days in the Muaythai calendar, as well as the world calendar, as it marks the birthday of His Royal Majesty the King of Thailand.

Celebrations will be held all over the kingdom of Thailand. As part of the rich heritage of the nation, Muaythai will join in with the celebrations. Well-known ‘King’s Cup’ tournaments will be held by many different sports in different regions of Thailand, in honour of His Royal Majesty’s birthday.

There will be certainly be a show at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. This year, however, a new King’s Birthday event will also take place on the island of Koh Samui: a Super Four competition with an incredible 2 million Baht prize.

At the same event, spectators will be able to see the final of the television reality show “Million Baht Babes.”