Muaythai manager and promoter Chucharoen Rawee-aramwong says he will support his long-time rival and friend Songchai Ratanasuban to lead the industry, while hoping that their renewed relationship would “last longer than the previous ones”.

Chucharoen was until recently engaged in various high-profile rows against the influential Songchai. However, the two currently seem to be on terms with each other and even seen partying together last week.

Chucharoen said the festive atmosphere, including corporation in their Daorung Chucharoen and Onesongchai matches, should be “a relationship that would last longer than the previous ones”.