Larger fighters in Thailand?

[n1cecream]

Hi guys, I plan on going to Thailand(Chiang Mai) to train and fight. The only thing is that I wonder how many fights can actually be lined up for me because i'm 6'2 and 98kgs. I'm a bigger fighter and my understanding is that the Thai are generally a smaller people so just want someone more experienced to shed some light on the matter. Or if weight classes are rigidly held to(and i'd be schooled by a much shorter welterweight). 

[NewThai]

I would guess you'd be matched with another foreigner.

[Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu]

Hi guys, I plan on going to Thailand(Chiang Mai) to train and fight. The only thing is that I wonder how many fights can actually be lined up for me because i'm 6'2 and 98kgs. I'm a bigger fighter and my understanding is that the Thai are generally a smaller people so just want someone more experienced to shed some light on the matter. Or if weight classes are rigidly held to(and i'd be schooled by a much shorter welterweight). 

 

It is going to be very hard to find a Thai to fight anywhere near that weight. As NewThai says, you'll probably be matched against another foreigner, so maybe Phuket could be the best place to be. Weight classes are not rigid. If you are new to fighting there is a possibility that you could be matched against a smaller, experienced Thai.