Real Name: Pornsak Bunrat
Born: May 29, 1980
Hometown: Rattanaburi, Surin, Thailand
Height: 169 cm
Stance: Southpaw
Primary Style: Muay Femur
Gyms: Por Somranchai, Fairtex
Era: Late Golden Era → Modern Transition Era

Career Record

Muay Thai (stadium & international – documented)

  • Wins: 180

  • Losses: 15

  • Draws: 5

  • Total Fights: 200

Record reflects Lumpinee, Rajadamnern, Omnoi, international promotions, and major tournaments. Exact early-career totals may vary slightly by source, but Attachai’s 90% win rate is consistently cited across Thai media.

Profile

Attachai Fairtex represents the technical continuation of the Golden Era into the modern age.

Born in rural Surin province, Attachai entered Muay Thai as survival rather than ambition. Like many Isaan fighters, he began young — training at age eight — and fought to support his family. His early promise was recognised by relatives already embedded in Bangkok’s stadium scene, leading to his move to Por Somranchai Gym, where his technical base was forged.

Unlike pressure fighters or clinch specialists, Attachai rose through Bangkok on skill, timing, and control. He became a regular fixture under Sukonesongchai promotions, steadily defeating elite opposition across Lumpinee and Rajadamnern without relying on size or aggression.

Fighting Style

Attachai was a pure Muay Femur, widely regarded as one of the most refined southpaws of his generation.

Key traits:

  • Exceptional distance management

  • Precise left kick and left elbow

  • Calm tempo control over five rounds

  • High fight IQ and adaptability

  • Minimal wasted movement

Nicknamed “Divine Left,” his southpaw weapons were delivered with balance and intention rather than speed alone. He rarely chased finishes, preferring to dismantle opponents round by round.

Where fighters like Samson imposed will, Attachai imposed clarity — removing options until opponents ran out of answers.

Peak Years (1995–1998)

Attachai’s prime coincided with the final depth-heavy years of elite stadium Muay Thai.

Major achievements:

  • Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight Champion (1997)

  • Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year (1997, 1998)

  • WMC World Light Flyweight Champion (1995)

  • Thailand Light Flyweight Champion (PAT)

Notable victories over:

  • Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth

  • Samkor Kiatmontep

  • Anuwat Kaewsamrit

  • Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee

  • Multiple bouts vs Saenchai (wins, losses, draws across years)

His rivalry with Saenchai, in particular, highlighted the narrow margins between elite femur fighters — contests decided by positioning, timing, and composure rather than dominance.

Transition & International Career

In his early twenties, Attachai briefly transitioned into amateur boxing under Olympic gold medalist Somluck Kamsing, winning national-level tournaments before returning to Muay Thai.

At age 26, he joined Fairtex Gym, entering the international phase of his career. Representing Fairtex, he competed extensively in France, Japan, and the United States, maintaining elite performance well into his late twenties and early thirties.

Life After Fighting

Attachai retired from competition at 31 and transitioned seamlessly into coaching.

He has served as:

  • Instructor at Kanomtom Gym (Thailand)

  • Head coach at Tampa Muay Thai (USA)

  • Senior instructor at Evolve MMA (Singapore)

  • Founder of Attachai Muay Thai Gym (Thailand)

He remains one of the most respected technician-coaches of his era.

Legacy

Attachai Fairtex is remembered as:

  • One of the last great stadium Muay Femur purists

  • A bridge between Golden Era technique and modern international Muay Thai

  • A fighter who won with intelligence, not force

He didn’t dominate divisions through size or pressure.
He survived the deepest era by never making mistakes.