‘More Nerve-Wracking Than Fighting’ – Ratchasiesan Steps Beyond The Ring As A Community Leader
'Left Meteorite' balances his Muay Thai career with new responsibilities as a public representative in his hometown.
Ratchasiesan Laochokcharoen is still the same dangerous striker fans once knew as Kulabdam, the man behind the “Left Meteorite” moniker. But as he prepares for his return at ONE Friday Fights 147 on March 20, the former two-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion is stepping into the ring with a new responsibility that extends far beyond the four corners of it. View this post on Instagram The Thai knockout artist faces Uzair Ismoiljonov in bantamweight Muay Thai action at Lumpinee Stadium, entering the bout looking to bounce back after a narrow loss to PTT Apichart Farm at ONE Friday Fights 137 .
He said: “After the PTT fight, I actually ran for a seat in the Sub-district Administrative Organization (SAO) in my hometown and got elected! It feels great to have a life plan outside of fighting. “I was inspired by the seniors I know in politics and wanted to develop my village.
Being a well-known athlete helps because it’s easier for me to coordinate with higher-ups to get things done. ” View this post on Instagram In his home region of Isaan, where he first found his path in Muay Thai, he now serves in a role that reaches far outside the sport. Long before stepping into public service, Ratchasiesan had established himself as one of Thailand’s most experienced and battle-tested strikers.
Across more than 100 professional bouts, the 27-year-old has built his resume through a relentless, aggressive style, collecting 75 wins against both local and international opposition. That consistency has translated into success at the highest level. Prior to his last outing, he had won four of his previous five fights in ONE.