Frances Watthanaya

Frances Watthanaya has over 18 years' worth of experience in the martial arts business as an athlete, gym owner, manager, and journalist. She has a degree in Southeast Asian Studies and is fluent in both Thai and English. The not-for-profit Muay Thai gym she runs with her husband in his village in Northeast Thailand is dedicated to providing a safe space for at-risk youth.

Articles by: Frances Watthanaya

ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao holds kick pads for a Singaporean youth
ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy
ONE Women's Atomweights Stamp Fairtex, Bi Nguyen, and Alma Juniku
Stamp Fairtex thanks the fans after her win against Puja Tomar
Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao competes against Chinese striker Wang Junguang in the main event
Stamp Fairtex kicks Janet Todd
Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy makes his entrance at at ONE EDGE OF GREATNESS
Rodlek PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym celebrates his victory in the ring at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES.
Stamp Fairtex
Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy celebrates his win against Charlie Peters at ONE EDGE OF GREATNESS
ONE Super Series flyweight Petchdam Petchyindee Academy
Yoshitaka Natio vs. Pongsiri Mitsatit at ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY in Manila, Philippines