Somphong Atchanukor, a representative of International Boxing Federation (IBF) stationing in Thailand, revealed about the new American president of International Boxing Federation, which would be beneficial to Thai boxers, who currently aim to achieve world championship. “Jimmy”, Akarat Chaichotechuang revealed that 3 boxers were confident in winning the competition.

Mr.Somphong Atchanukor, a representative of International Boxing Federation (IBF) stationing in Thailand, revealed after returning from the annual conference of International Boxing Federation on 1-4 June at Peurto Rico that the executive committee has decided to change the president from Marean Muhammad to be Daril People, and American. He has experienced in the world boxing society for a long time. He used to be a president of the institute. He travelled to witness world Asia boxing competition many times, for example, Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia. Therefore, he has influence to push Asian boxers towards world rank. Ray Wheatley, and Australian, is still taking a position of vice-president of the institute as before.

Thai boxing society prepares to celebrate. Abhisit Vejjajiwa prepares to support world championship competition in Thailand. The first measure is tax reduction. Sponsors support and bless Pongsaklek and Oleydong, 2 champions of World Boxing Council (WBC) in Petchyindee boxing camp that they will protect their position and continue to make good reputation for the nation.

At 01.00 p.m. of 11 June, Thai Ku Fah building, Government House, Mr.Abhisit Vejjajiwa, the prime minister, opened a violet room to receive Dr.Phong Wisetpaitun, the president of operational executive board, Charoen Phokapand Foods Company (C.P.).

Pay $10,000 yearly. The association has selected sportsmen already.

G4S Company Thailand gives precedence to Thai sports society. It contributes amateur boxers of Thailand team $10,000 for each person per year. Moreover, it is willing to support association’s activities as requested in order to push Thai boxers toward the ultimate goal, “Olympic Games 2012”. The contract was extended according to sportsmen’s performance. The waistcoat boxing association sends “Chatchai Buddee and Aphichet Saensit”, competent boxes as the choice.

Santipab Intarapat brought receipts as a proof that he did not cheat sportsmen’s allowance. However, he was complained because sportsmen and coaches misunderstood. The withdrawal has been delayed due to document work. The association made an appointment to pay remaining money on 15 June. He felt hurt because the association has to pay them in advance in some tournaments but they complain when they do not receive money on time. Director Sakol Kantaphong, SAT’s representative, explained that every association has problems. He suggested a guideline of monthly separated withdrawal.

At 09.30 a.m., room 304, parliament 2 building, Mr.Worawut Rojanapanich, president of senate commissioner, assigned secretariat of the senate Jaran Juengyingrungruengkul, president of sub-commissioner of sports welfare and privilege to investigate on Mr.Santipab Intarapat, president of Muaythai Association in the case that sportsmen and coaches complained about not receiving allowance on due date.

Lawsuit was turned over! Santipab Intarapat lost in the lawsuit. Administrative court has dismissed the case accused by Santipab that SAT used its administrative power unfairly. It revoked the license of Muaythai Association of Thailand and approved Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand instead by making decision in 3 days only. The administrative court made a final judgment that revocation of license and reestablishment of the association was consistent with regulatory Act of Sports of Thailand. Therefore, it revoked the judgment of civil court and dismissed the case, ended 5-years-long conflict.

After Mr.Santipab Intarapat, the president of Muaythai Association of Thailand made an appeal to the administrative court for the case that Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) used its administrative power unfairly by revoking the license of Muaythai Association of Thailand and approved the establishment of Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand instead. In this matter, the long conflict lasts 5 years. Lately, on 25 May 2010 at the courtroom 2 on the third floor, Administrative Court, Jangwattana Road, the court sentenced the case that Mr.Santipab Intarapat, the president of Muaythai Association of Thailand accused on Sports Authority of Thailand and Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand at 10.30 a.m. The court announced to the plaintiff and defendants that the court would read the part of judgment only since there were many pages of the detail. After that, the court read the judgment as follows.

Sakchai Tapsuwan, the president of Amateur Muaythai Association pushed Muaythai into Olympic Games after the court has ended Muaythai lawsuit that has been messing up for 5 years. He prepared to register as a sport association of Thai Olympic properly before conducting as planned. Santipab Intharaphat announced to pay all debts to sportsmen before dissolving Muaythai Association of Thailand.

“Dam Dot Com”, Buakhao Por Pramuk, showed Muythai capability with evading-kick and punch on Jordan Watson. The local boxer was kicked terribly. “Buakuao” won decisively in the battle of MSA Muaythai Premier League, on Saturday night, 29 May, at Excel Arena Gymnasium, London, England. Sweet-looking Dam was happy for his show in England. His next fight will be arranged in China. Meanwhile, Yodyut Kiertyongyut, another Thai boxer, was knocked out by Tim Thomas in the fourth round.

Mr.Nirot Sunthornlekha, the president of Commission of Tourism and Sports, House of Representatives (MOTS) revealed that MOTS was preparing to push on the idea of Mr.Samart Maluleam, vice-president, regarding to Muaythai VISA, to the Ministry of Foreign Affair, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, as well as the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. Related persons have been invited for upcoming meeting.

Buakhao Por Pramuk, ex-champion of K-1 boxing event, revealed that he has just completed his movie, “Yamada”, last week. “Mostly, I played action parts more than dialogue but it was not very difficult. I enjoyed this work. After the completion, I am on training to prepare for the match in London, England on Saturday 29 May, this year. In “MSA Muaythai Premier League”, I have to fight Jordan Watson, England boxer in a major match. However, this fight is just my warm-up program while I am waiting for K-1 organizer in Japan to confirm if they will include me in the next tournament”, Buakhao replied.

However, there is the rumor that said K-1, Japanese famous boxing society, is facing troubles. Their organizer has been imprisoned with the charge of tax avoidance. Their big sponsors also quit. Consequently, Buakhao Por Pramuk is not included in this new season competition.

Rajdamnern is please if Lumpinee wants to use Rajdamnern stage as a solution for the current political situation. “Set Kong” is appreciated with Rajdamnern’s offer. However, he cannot make a decision on his own. He has to consult with the board and promoter, and then wait for the order for stage referee. He accepted Fairtex on Friday, 21 May. From the situation, it is difficult to organize again. He will give an answer today.

Political situation affects all societies. Muaythai society is highly impacted since dangerous zone in Lumpinee stage area. Recently, Lumpinee stage has cancelled Suekkietpetch match on Tuesday, 18 May already.