On 28-29 July 2017, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo, in cooperation with the Egyptian Muay Thai Association (EMTA), organized “Muay Thai Egypt Cup 2017” at Cairo Stadium Hall No. 3 in which 68 Muay Thai boxers competed in 6 weight classes.

At the opening ceremony on 28 July 2017, H.E. Mr. Chainarong Keratiyutwong, Ambassador of Thailand, emphasized the efforts of the Royal Thai Embassy to promote Muay Thai in Egypt and make this traditional sport of Thailand to become more well-known and popular among sport players in Egypt. The final round of all 6 weight classes was held in the evening of 29 July 2017 and was well attended by many Egyptians and Thais as well as members of diplomatic corps who are interested in Muay Thai. The Royal Thai Embassy also organized Thai cultural performances to promote Thai culture in both days of the competition.