This is a list of notable Muay Thai practitioners (also known as nak muay).
The following fighters are primarily known for their use of Muay Thai in MMA bouts.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn is a Thai former lightweight Muay Thai kickboxer and undefeated Lumpinee Stadium champion.
Yodsanklai Fairtex a.k.a. Yod is a retired Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He is a former WBC Muay Thai World Super welterweight champion at 154 lbs, and a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion in the 112 and 147 lb weight classes. He is also the first champion of The Contender Asia. He was nicknamed "The Boxing Computer" by Thai sports newspapers as a testament to his perfect fighting technique.
Anuwat Kaewsamrit is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer and a former Lumpinee and four time Rajadamnern Stadium champion who used to fight out of Kaewsamrit Gym in Bangkok. Anuwat is known for his powerful hands, he's often referred to as “The Iron Hands of Siam”. Now, he is currently the head coach of Impax Academy Thailand.
Jomthong Chuwattana is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the WBC Muaythai Featherweight Champion and 3 times Rajadamnern Stadium Champion.
Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, born Wacharit Chuabram, is a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand who currently competes in ONE Championship. He is a former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion and ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion. He formerly trained and taught at Evolve MMA in Singapore. As of 1 August 2020, he is ranked the #6 strawweight in the world by Combat Press.
Yodwicha Porboonsit, also known as Yodwicha Por Boonsit, is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer, originally from Nakhon Ratchasima, but now fighting out of Bangkok, Thailand. He is a former 130 lbs. champion of Lumpinee Stadium and 135 lbs. champion of Thailand. He is the current WBC Muaythai Super Welterweight champion.
Petchmorakot Petchyindee, formerly known as Phetmorakot Wor Sangprapai, is a Thai retired Muay Thai kickboxer, originally from the Ubon Ratchathani province, Northeast of Thailand, but now fighting out of Bangkok. Phetmorakot's brand of Muay Thai is distinguished by his slicing elbows and devastating knees.
Superlek Kiatmuu9 is a Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the current ONE Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion, he is also former two-weight Lumpinee Stadium champion and the former WBC Muaythai Super featherweight World champion. He was voted the Sports Authority of Thailand 2012 Muay Thai Fighter of the Year.
Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai or Wangchannoi Sor Sirada is a retired Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He was a famous and popular fighter in the 80s and 90s. His complete record has not been saved, but it's expected to be around 300 fights with no more than 50 losses. He is well known for his heavy punching power. He fought under other names such as "Wangchannoi Wor Valapon" and "Wangchannoi Chor Tabtimto".
Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong is a retired Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He is very popular and famous in the 80s and early 90s, which is considered a golden era of Muay Thai.
Vichean Bootdee, more popularly known under the ring name of Chamuekpet Hapalang is a Thai former Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer. Chamuekpet holds the unbroken record of total number of Lumpinee and Rajadamnern belts won, earning 9 titles in total across 7 weight classes. He fought in Bangkok in the late 1970s to the mid 1990s, and later on fought in Japan where he would also become a well-known Muay Thai trainer.
Petchdam Petchyindee Academy, is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. Petchdam is a former ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion. He is also a former Lumpinee Stadium bantamweight champion, Thailand bantamweight champion, Toyota Marathon featherweight champion, and WBC Muaythai world featherweight champion.
Satanmuanglek is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and a former boxer.
Savvas Michael is a Cypriot Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WBC Muaythai World Lightweight champion.
Jimmy Vienot is a French Muay Thai kickboxer who is the reigning SUPERKOMBAT World Middleweight Champion. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium and Arena Fight champion. As of December 20, 2023, he is ranked #4 in the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai rankings.
Elias Mahmoudi is a French-Algerian Muay Thai fighter currently signed to ONE Championship, where he competes in the Flyweight division. He is the former WPMF World 61 kg and WBC Muaythai International super featherweight champion. As of December 20, 2023, he is ranked #4 in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai rankings and ranked #5 in the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing rankings..
Praewprao Petchyindee Academy is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is the former Rajadamnern Stadium and WBC Muaythai Light Flyweight champion.
Prajanchai (พระจันทร์ฉาย) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter currently signed to ONE Championship. He is a former ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion and current Interim ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion. As of December 2020 he is the number 5 pound-for-pound fighter in the world according to The Nation.
Samingdet Nor.Anuwatgym is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WBC Muaythai Super Featherweight World champion.
Petchsila Wor.Auracha is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and the current WMO World Champion.