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His Majesty the King granted royal permission for the Great Crown of Victory with ten tiers to be placed above the emblem of the Muay Thai Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, to the great delight of the association's leadership and Thai sports circles. Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshna also graciously accepted the role of Honorary President of the association. The request was submitted by Dr. Sakchai Thapsuwan, President of the Association, via Royal Household Bureau Letter 904, and the approval was conveyed on October 27, 2026. Subsequently, the Thai youth Muay Thai team bound for the IFMA Youth World Championships 2026 in Olympia, Greece (November 6–16, 2026) received a royal audience at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall on November 5, 2026, where Their Majesties bestowed blessings and royal encouragement. Dr. Sakchai described the Queen's acceptance and the Crown emblem as overwhelming royal grace, vowing that the association will dedicate all efforts to preserve, promote, and elevate Thai Muay Thai as national heritage on the international stage.

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