On 21 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Pongprach Makchang, Ambassador of Thailand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by Mr. Natee Vichitsorasatra, Minister Counsellor and Mr. Teerasak Yuphech, Minister Counsellor (Labour), met with Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Banan, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Muay Thai Federation. Both sides discussed promoting Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) sports diplomacy as well as expanding employment opportunities for certified Muay Thai instructors from Thailand in the Saudi market.