On December 19, 2025, Ms. Somjai Taphaopong, Consul General of Thailand in New York, together with Dr. Ketsuree Vijaranakorn, Senior Director, and Ms. Katekanok Sriputtangkul, Deputy Director, of the Thai Trade Center New York, attended the international Muay Thai competition Warriors Cup LXXV (75) at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City, at the invitation of Mr. Chris Tran, Founder of Warriors Cup.

The event marked the final international Muay Thai competition of 2025 in New York, United States, featuring several major championship bouts, including the WBC Muay Thai USA National Title (126 lbs), the WCMT US Interim Title (140 lbs), the WCMT North American Title (168 lbs), as well as a professional Muay Thai bout in the 200-lb division.

Warriors Cup is widely recognized as a leading Muay Thai promoter in the United States and is officially sanctioned by ONE Championship, as well as governed under WBC Muay Thai and GAMMA. Its competitions are distinguished by their commitment to preserving the authentic identity and spirit of traditional Muay Thai across both amateur and professional levels. Notably, Warriors Cup has also been a pioneer in advancing equality in the Muay Thai community by organizing the first transgender women’s championship bout in the United States. Founded in 2006 in New York City, Warriors Cup has expanded its international network in recent years, with Muay Thai events broadcast on major platforms such as Amazon Prime, FuboTV, and Swerve TV.

With a strong belief in the value of Muay Thai, a high level of professionalism, and a global vision, Warriors Cup continues to stand as a leading force in the American Muay Thai scene, enjoying growing popularity across the United States. This momentum presents significant opportunities to further develop Muay Thai within the economic and creative industries. In this regard, the Thai Trade Center New York plays an important role in supporting and promoting Thai entrepreneurs in expanding trade and service opportunities related to Muay Thai, as well as in building business networks, in line with Thailand’s Soft Power policy in a tangible and impactful manner.