★ HOW OLD IS BUAKAW BANCHAMEK?
Buakaw Banchamek is 44 years old, born May 8, 1982 in Thailand · Taurus.
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About
Buakaw Banchamek is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Born May 8, 1982, his competitive dominance began at Por Pramuk gym in 1997, earning featherweight and lightweight belts at Omnoi Stadium. He won the K-1 Max tournament in 2004 and again in 2006, becoming a household name across Thailand and internationally. Beyond fighting, he has starred in Thai action films and set a Guinness World Record leading the largest Wai Kru performance in 2023. A Taurus born in the Year of the Dog.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Sombat Banchamek, known professionally as Buakaw Banchamek (meaning "white lotus"), is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and actor born May 8, 1982. His competitive career began at Por Pramuk gym starting in 1997, where he collected multiple championship belts. He secured the featherweight title at Omnoi Stadium and later the lightweight belt at the same venue. In late 2002, Buakaw won the highly-regarded Toyota Marathon at 140lbs held at Lumpini Stadium. He entered the Japanese K-1 Max promotion in 2004 and won the tournament that year, defeating John Wayne Parr and Masato Kobayashi. He reclaimed the K-1 Max belt in 2006, with the promotion's international marketing establishing him as a global name. After K-1, Buakaw became Shoot Boxing S-Cup Champion in 2010 and won the Thai Fight Tournament Championship in 2011 and 2012. Beyond the ring, he transitioned into acting, starring in the Thai action films Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya (2010) and Thong Dee Fun Khao (2017). In 2023, he set a Guinness World Record by leading the largest Wai Kru performance, cementing his role as an ambassador for Muay Thai globally. A Taurus with Life Path 33, Buakaw embodies the fighter archetype—determined, grounded, and deeply tied to his martial tradition.
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Trivia
- His ring name Buakaw means "white lotus" in Thai.
- He won the K-1 Max tournament in 2004 by defeating John Wayne Parr and Masato Kobayashi.
- In 2023, he set a Guinness World Record by leading the largest Wai Kru performance.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Buakaw Banchamek?
- Buakaw Banchamek is 44 years old (born May 8, 1982).
- When is Buakaw Banchamek's birthday?
- Buakaw Banchamek was born on May 8, 1982.
- What is Buakaw Banchamek's zodiac sign?
- Buakaw Banchamek is a Taurus, born May 8, 1982.
- What is Buakaw Banchamek's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Buakaw Banchamek was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Buakaw Banchamek from?
- Buakaw Banchamek is from Thailand.
- What does Buakaw Banchamek do?
- Buakaw Banchamek is a actor.
- Is Buakaw Banchamek still alive?
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