A world record was set in Thailand for the largest "wai kru" ceremony involving 3,660 Muay Thai performers at the Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan on Sunday, February 5.

Guinness World Record attempt for the greatest number of Muay Thai fighters gathered at one time, practice event 3660 fighters at Ratchabhakti Park, Hua Hin, Thailand, 5th February 2023
The announcers concluded the practice run by saying, "You are win!"

Muay Thai performance by 3660 fighters doing the practice performance for the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest number of Muay Thai fighters gathered together in one place, at Ratchabhakti Park, Hua Hin, Thailand

3660 Muay Thai fighters run out to the 7 King Statues plaza for the Guinness World Record attempt practice run, preparing for the real attempt at a world record on 6th February

Muay Thai performance by 3660 fighters doing the practice for the Guinness World Record attempt.
At the end of the event, announcers declared, "You are win!"
The full record attempt is expected to have up to 5000 fighters.

Muay Thai Guinness World Record Smashed for number of fighters in one location, Hua Hin, Thailand, 6th February 2023.
The Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony was led by living legend Buakaw.
Former Prime Minister Prayut was also present.
To qualify as a new Guinness World Record, the trained Muay Thai fighters had to perform synchronized movements for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Muay Thai performance by 3660 fighters practicing for the Guinness World Record attempt.
Showcasing traditional styles of performance and showing respect to the martial arts teachers.
The performers are mostly army cadets brought in from around the country for this event.

Muay Thai Guinness World Record Smashed for number of fighters in one location, Hua Hin, Thailand, 6th February 2023.
The Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony was led by living legend Buakaw.
Former Prime Minister Prayut was also present.
To qualify as a new Guinness World Record, the trained Muay Thai fighters had to perform synchronized movements for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Muay Thai Guinness World Record Smashed for number of fighters in one location, Hua Hin, Thailand, 6th February 2023.
The Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony was led by living legend Buakaw.
Former Prime Minister Prayut was also present.
To qualify as a new Guinness World Record, the trained Muay Thai fighters had to perform synchronized movements for a minimum of 5 minutes.

The successful bid for a new world record was celebrated with a fireworks display over the towering statues of 7 kings at Ratchabhakti Park, Hua Hin, Thailand.
Muay Thai Guinness World Record Smashed for number of fighters in one location, Hua Hin, Thailand, 6th February 2023.
The Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony was led by living legend Buakaw.
Former Prime Minister Prayut was also present.
To qualify as a new Guinness World Record, the trained Muay Thai fighters had to perform synchronized movements for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Living legend Buakaw greets the crowd and Thai dancers as he leaves the performance area after 3660 successfully smashed the previous world record.
Muay Thai Guinness World Record Smashed for number of fighters in one location, Hua Hin, Thailand, 6th February 2023.
The Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony was led by living legend Buakaw.
Former Prime Minister Prayut was also present.
To qualify as a new Guinness World Record, the trained Muay Thai fighters had to perform synchronized movements for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Prayut talking with the crowd and having pictures taken after the announcement that the world record for the greatest number of Muay Thai fighters in one location had been successfully broken.
Muay Thai Guinness World Record Smashed for number of fighters in one location, Hua Hin, Thailand, 6th February 2023.
The Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony was led by living legend Buakaw.
Former Prime Minister Prayut was also present.
To qualify as a new Guinness World Record, the trained Muay Thai fighters had to perform synchronized movements for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Living legend Buakaw Banchamek and former Prime Minister Chan-o-cha walk through the crowd following the successful Guinness World Record bid to have the greatest number of Muay Thai fighters gathered in one location. The delighted crowd took the opportunity to get photos with the celebrities.
Muay Thai Guinness World Record Smashed for number of fighters in one location, Hua Hin, Thailand, 6th February 2023.
The Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony was led by living legend Buakaw.
Former Prime Minister Prayut was also present.
To qualify as a new Guinness World Record, the trained Muay Thai fighters had to perform synchronized movements for a minimum of 5 minutes.