Thongchai Tor. Silachai

Trying to make the ends.

This is a little over a week old now… but Thongchai Tor. Silachai was recently arrested for selling methamphetamine (Yaa Bah) to an under cover cop. The report from the Bangkok Post said he had possession of 85 Pills, but Rob Cox from Muay Thai Focus said the number was more like 5 and it was the supplier who had the 85 Pills.  Either way he’s going away for a while… The police had been building their case for nearly a year, before his arrest.  Silachai said he wasn’t afraid of hurting is name as he takes full responsibility for his actions.  He was however worried about hurting the reputation of his camp.

Thongchai with Hellfighter from K-1 Fans

For those of you who don’t know Thongchai 36 is a Muay Thai legend.  The bantamweight fighter was the recipient of the 2001 sports writer of Thailand fighter of the year award.  Throughout his fight career he amassed 5 Lumpini, Rajadomnern and WMTC titles.  Thongchai was known for his explosive power, an example of this is during his fight with Teelek Por. Samranchai where he broke Teelek’s thigh bone with a monstrous leg kick. Read more