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Bodies

Who writes the rules, who sanctions the belts, and who disagrees with whom.

Thailand

The Sports Authority of Thailand

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The government agency that sanctions the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, which governs the professional league.

The World Muaythai Council

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The professional sanctioning body, established by the Thai government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand.

International

IFMA

สหพันธ์มวยไทยนานาชาติ

The International Federation of Muaythai Associations, founded 1993, the amateur governing body, with 128 member countries.

A promotion, not a federation

ONE Championship

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A Singapore-based promotion running muay thai under its own rules, and paying the best Thai fighters more than the stadium system does.