As per the Cabinet´s approval to declare February 6 of each year as Muay Thai Day, the Royal Thai Embassy in Lima extended its support to F14 Muay Thai School of Lima to organize activities to celebrate this important day of Muay Thai.

The F14 Muay Thai School of Lima is owned and founded by Mr. Rodrigo Joquera, former- Muay Thai Latinamerican Champion 2005, who is now the Techinical Director of the Peruvian Muay Thai Sporting Federation.

The activities of Muay Thai Day included a demonstration of traditional Thai martial art by successful former students such as Mr. Renato Mansilla Filete, Peruvian Muay Thai Champion 2013 as well as Muay Thai competitions among the current students of the school.

To support the activity of Muay Thai Day, the Royal Thai displayed our mobile exhibitions about Thailand, Thai handicrafts as well as souvenir about Muay Thai at the venue. Thai food was also distributed to all participants of the event to taste, which received great attention from the guests.

Besides, on 30 November 2013, Ambassador Ruengdej Mahasaranond presided over the Peruvian National Competition for Muay Thai 2013 as invited by the Peruvian Muay Thai Sporting Federation.

The national competition of Muay Thai of Peru is held annually by this organization . These excellent national  fighters are  scheduled to be representatives of Peru soon to fight in the Panamerican Tournament.

Ambassador Mahasaranond handed over certificated to all participants fighters of the programme. The Royal Thai Embassy also offered Thai snacks to be served during the competition, which is another way to promote Thai cultures.

Muay Thai is very popular in Peru and Latin-American countries. So far there are more than 35 martial arts school that include Muay Thai in their programmes.  The Royal Thai Embassy in Lima appreciate s also the mutual supports from the Peruvian Muay Thai Sporting Federation in promoting Muay Thai art on many cultural activities, the Royal Thai Embassy organizes or participates in.