SOR CHITSANONGCHAT GYM, BOXING, FAITH, AND FAMILY IN BANGKOK!
SOR CHITSANONGCHAT GYM, BOXING, FAITH, AND FAMILY IN BANGKOK!
by Serge TRÉFEU (2026)
Sor Chitsanongchat is a small, family-run boxing camp founded about ten years ago by Mr. Amphol Chitsanongchat, a true boxing enthusiast.
Located on Soi Suksawat 14 in the Chom Thong district, south of Bangkok, it shares the same area as the famous Looksuan Gym, from which it is only 500 meters away.
The camp’s unique feature is its team of highly promising young female fighters. They train alongside about twenty male boxers, the vast majority of whom are children.
The main training is provided by Poy Lukphoseua, better known as Khru Seua (“Professor Tiger”). Associated with Amphol Chitsanongchat for seven years, he has given the camp a dual identity, the facility being called both “Sor Chitsanongchat Gym” and “Lukphoseua Gym.” Khru Seua previously worked at Looksuan Gym, where he notably trained the star of the time, champion Prawanchai P.K. Saenchai.
To coach the boxers, the camp can also count on Kongdech Por Prapapon. Present since the opening, this particularly experienced coach brings all his expertise to the development of Sor Chitsanongchat.
Since most of the boxers are in school, the camp doesn’t open until 5 p.m., after classes end. Despite this busy schedule, the young athletes demonstrate exemplary discipline. Every morning at 7 a.m., they run a 7-kilometer jog before heading to school.
In the late afternoon, at 5:30 p.m., they follow up with a second 7-kilometer run in the neighborhood before tackling their demanding daily training.
At Sor Chitsanongchat, religion is also a unifying force; the owner, the coaches, and most of the boxers are Muslim.
This spiritual connection is expressed through numerous shared moments during religious festivals held at the camp. This is the very essence of this boxing camp, which functions like a large family. Together, they share all aspects of a boxer’s life: the hardship of training, the thrill of fights, whether victories or defeats, the joys, the sorrows, and the moments of celebration.
The star of Sor Chitsanongchat is none other than the formidable Kwankhaw Por Muangphet. Having joined the camp four years ago, she first honed her skills in Phetchaburi province with promoter Lek Muangphet, a key partner with whom Sor Chitsanongchat frequently collaborates on events in the provinces and the outskirts of the capital. Already a Thai champion in 2021 and a WBC Youth world gold medalist in 2022, Kwankhaw has proudly represented her new camp by capturing the WMF world title in 2024.
The other prodigy of the camp is the young Angkorn Sor Chitsanongchat. A pure product of the camp, she perfectly embodies the quality of local training. She distinguished herself brilliantly by capturing the WMF championship belt in 2024.
Also present is Ayda Sor Chitsanongchat, who won the Phetchaburi (Southern Region) championship belt.
Unlike its famous neighbor, Looksuan Gym, Sor Chitsanongchat has virtually no Western boxers. Nevertheless, foreign fighters are warmly welcomed at this family-run and authentic camp. For the past year, Burmese nak muays have been coming regularly to hone their skills and prepare for their fights.
The female fighters who represent Sor Chitsanongchat:
