Veteran Thai Boxing Promoter Paanui Dies at Age 91
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Paanui Amnuay Kasburung, who fought under the name Uaychai Lukmatuli in his youth, went on to establish the Rangsit International Boxing Stadium, a standard venue that has hosted Thai boxing matches for many decades. He also owned and directed the Muay Thai Rangsit school, passing on the knowledge and art of Thai boxing to Thai and international students. Throughout his life he held the positions of president of the Old Boxers Foundation and chairman of the Old Boxers Association, working to assist former boxers facing hardship as well as those injured or disabled, ensuring they received care and a better quality of life. Funeral activities include a water pouring ceremony on September 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm, nightly chanting from October 1 to 4 at 6:00 pm, and the cremation on October 5 at 4:00 pm at Wat Kian Ket, Sala 1, Rangsit‑Nakhon Nayok Road (Klong 3), Bueng Yitho Subdistrict, Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani Province. The family requests no floral wreaths; those wishing to make merit may donate to the account of his daughter, Naramol Kasburung, at Bangkok Bank, account number 165-5-04032-5.
