Frances Watthanaya

Thailand-based journalist Frances Watthanaya
Frances Watthanaya has over 18 years' worth of experience in the martial arts business as an athlete, gym owner, manager, and journalist. She has a degree in Southeast Asian Studies and is fluent in both Thai and English. The not-for-profit Muay Thai gym she runs with her husband in his village in Northeast Thailand is dedicated to providing a safe space for at-risk youth.

Articles by: Frances Watthanaya

Rodlek PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym celebrates his victory in the ring at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES.
Features Aug 12

How Rodlek PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym Pulled Himself Out Of Poverty

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Muay Thai fighter Petchdam Petchyindee Academy heads to the Circle
Features Jul 21

How Petchdam’s Father Helped Him Achieve His Wildest Dreams

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Superlek Kitmoo9 walks to the Circle for his match
Features May 27

The Hardships Superlek Kiatmoo9 Overcame On His Way To Glory

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Muay Thai queen Stamp Fairtex kicks pads at the Fairtex Training Center in Pattaya, Thailand
Features May 24

How Fairtex Became The Gold Standard In Martial Arts

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Angela Lee stretches her neck at United MMA in Hawaii
Lifestyle May 19

How To Maximize Your First Online Martial Arts Training Session

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Muay Thai legend Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex and his fiancee's photo shoot
Features Apr 30

How Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex Met His Soon-To-Be Wife

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Rika Ishige stands in front of the cage
Lifestyle Apr 28

10 Small Changes That Have The Biggest Impact On Your Training

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Russian knockout artist Timofey Nastyukhin does a flying knee at Tiger Muay Thai
Features Apr 26

Tiger Muay Thai’s Rise From Humble Gym To Global Juggernaut

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Muay Thai legend Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex stands in the ring
Lifestyle Apr 18

5 Muay Thai Exercises You Can Do At Home While Life Is On Pause

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Angela Lee and her husband, Bruno Pucci, train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Lifestyle Apr 10

5 Reasons To Train Martial Arts With Your Loved One

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Petchmorakot and Sorgraw with Petchyindee Manager Boat
News Apr 7

Petchyindee Academy Combats COVID-19 Pandemic With Kindness

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ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon is ready for action
Features Apr 5

Rodtang Is Mentoring Stamp’s Brother For Muay Thai Success

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