'The King' grants royal permission to display the Great Crown above the emblem of the Thailand Muay Thai Sports Association; 'The Queen' accepts the role of Honorary President.
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn graciously granted royal permission to display the Great Crown, bearing the number 10 inside, above the emblem of the Thailand Muay Thai Sports Association under royal patronage, bringing great joy and pride to the association's executives and the Thai sports community.
Furthermore, Her Majesty Queen Suthida Phatcharaphutthaphimol graciously accepted the position of "Honorary President of the Thailand Muay Thai Sports Association under royal patronage." This followed a formal request by the association, represented by Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, president of the association, who submitted a letter to the Royal Household Department 904, reference number พว 0202.2 / 25736, at Amphon Sathan Throne Hall, Dusit District, Bangkok, seeking royal permission on the occasion of Her Majesty's acceptance of the honorary presidency. This represents an immeasurable royal grace to the Thai Muay Thai sports community.
The letter was sent from the Royal Household Department 904 to the Thailand Muay Thai Sports Association under royal patronage on 27 October 2026, signed by Air Chief Marshal Sathitphong Sukwimol, the King's Secretary. Subsequently, the Thai national youth Muay Thai team, scheduled to compete in the 2026 IFMA Youth World Championships in Olympia, Greece, from 6-16 November 2026, departed. On 5 November, before their departure, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen graciously received Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, the association president, along with the youth team, association executives, staff, and coaches at Amphon Sathan Throne Hall, Dusit Palace, to bestow royal encouragement for good fortune ahead of their participation in the championship.
Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, president of the Thailand Muay Thai Sports Association under royal patronage, stated that it is an unparalleled royal grace that Her Majesty Queen Suthida accepted the honorary presidency and that His Majesty granted permission to display the Great Crown with the number 10 above the association's emblem. This is a great auspicious honor for the association. As the leadership, they are committed to dedicating all efforts to uphold, preserve, and carry forward the royal mission to elevate Muay Thai, a national heritage, to the international level.