Real Name: Chartchai Tiptamai
Born: July 12, 1960
Hometown: Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, Thailand
Height: 170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Primary Style: Muay Femur
Gym: Sityodtong
Trainer: Yodtong Senanan
Era: Core Golden Era (late 1970s–mid 1980s)

Career Record

Muay Thai (stadium & international – documented)

  • Wins: ~165

  • Losses: ~45

  • Draws: Multiple

  • Total Fights: 200+ (approx.)

Muay Thai record is incomplete by modern standards but consistently cited across Lumpinee-era sources. Totals reflect stadium bouts, international fights, and major promotions.

Professional Boxing

  • Wins: 12

  • Losses: 2

  • Draws: 0

  • Knockouts: 9

Profile

Kongtoranee Payakaroon is often described as the technician of the Payakaroon family — less flashy than Samart, but just as intelligent, and in many ways more resilient.

Born in Chachoengsao province, Kongtoranee entered Muay Thai at age 11, training under Yodtong Senanan at Sityodtong Gym. He arrived in Bangkok before Samart and laid the foundation for what would become one of Muay Thai’s most respected fighting families.

While Samart dazzled crowds, Kongtoranee earned respect through consistency, composure, and adaptability. He was never reckless, never hurried, and rarely out of position — a fighter who won championships by staying one step ahead rather than overwhelming opponents.

Fighting Style

Kongtoranee was a classic Muay Femur, built on awareness and control.

Key traits:

  • Elite ring IQ and positioning

  • Calm defensive structure

  • Sharp counter-kicking and timing

  • Tactical pacing over five rounds

  • Minimal emotional fluctuation under pressure

He excelled at problem-solving mid-fight, often adjusting rhythm and target selection to neutralize aggressive opponents. Where others imposed force, Kongtoranee imposed order.

Peak Years (1978–1984)

Kongtoranee’s prime aligned with the deepest competitive period in stadium history.

Major achievements:

  • Five-division Lumpinee Stadium Champion

    • Pinweight (102 lbs)

    • Light Flyweight (108 lbs)

    • Flyweight (112 lbs)

    • Super Flyweight (115 lbs)

    • Bantamweight (118 lbs)

  • 1984 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year

  • 1978 King’s Fighter of the Year

Few fighters in history have held five Lumpinee titles across weight classes — a testament to his adaptability and longevity.

Notable opponents:

  • Samransak Muangsurin

  • Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai

  • Chamuakpetch Hapalang

  • Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul

  • Petchdam Lukborai

Transition to Boxing

Kongtoranee transitioned to professional boxing in 1985 with notable success.

Highlights:

  • Defeated former WBC champion Payao Poontarat

  • Challenged for:

    • WBC Super Flyweight title (vs Gilberto Román)

    • WBA Super Flyweight title (vs Khaosai Galaxy)

  • Knocked down Galaxy during their title bout

Despite losing both world title challenges on decision, his performances — particularly against Galaxy — remain controversial and are still debated among Thai boxing fans.

Life After Fighting

After retiring from competition in 1990, Kongtoranee worked internationally as a trainer, including time in Japan. He later returned to Thailand to assist at Sityodtong Gym, eventually taking over gym management duties following Samart’s departure.

Unlike many fighters, he remained deeply involved in Muay Thai’s technical lineage rather than public promotion.

Legacy

Kongtoranee Payakaroon is remembered as:

  • One of the most complete stadium technicians of the Golden Era

  • A rare five-division Lumpinee champion

  • The stabilizing pillar of the Payakaroon legacy

He was not built for highlight reels.
He was built for championships.