Abstract:
Abstract Purpose The purpose was to study states, problems and solutions of female Muay Thai competition Methods This study was survey research. The 158 subjects were divided into two groups directly involved with Muay Thai boxing; camp owners, trainers, and female Thai boxers (71 people) and indirectly involved, including promoters, referees, journalists, spectators, sports scientists, and doctors (87 people) : data collection using an interview questionnaire. The data were analyzed and summarized by frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Of awareness about the problems and possible solutions. The data attributed to the focus group between the groups involved to find a solution to a conclusion about female boxing competition. Results 1. The states of competition, they were in high level for overall (Mean=3.86). 2. The problems of competition were performed in moderate level (Mean=2.91). For each item found that the technic and tactic preparation of boxer (Mean=3.31), the weight control (Mean=3.26) and the training before the competition (Mean=3.23) had the problem at moderate level. The problems in the competition day, the game resolve, the injuries and first aid during the game (Mean=2.93), the judgment and the results (Mean=2.84) and the accessories and clothes (Mean=2.82) had the problem at moderate level. 3. To improve the current way of female Muay Thai competition, focus more on the use of the fist, foot, knee and elbow according to the original Muay Thai. Improve the scoring system, amount of round, period of time in each round, break time, personal protection equipment and apply the Sports Science knowledge in order for safety. There should be the national female Muay Thai standardization and arranged more in the martial arts competition. Conclusions; Even though the Female Muay Thai is in the sustainable level, they still face numerous challenges. The organization involved can take advantage of this research to further develop the female Muay Thai.