Tawanchai PK Saenchai is quickly becoming a household name in the sport of Muay Thai, but he has remained grounded in the face of success.

The ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion is set to defend his belt against “Smokin” Jo Nattawut in the new main event of ONE 167 on Friday, June 7, inside the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, and his star power will only grow with another victory. 

Tawanchai PK Saenchai credits ONE Championship for his success in life

The 25-year-old attributes his meteoric rise to the grand stage that ONE provides. And while he admits his life has changed, he maintains that it hasn’t turned him into a different person. 

“ONE Championship has changed my life in a very good way. My life is better and more comfortable,” Tawanchai said. 

“But I’m still just acting normal. I don’t see myself as a celebrity or someone special. I’m still the same Tawanchai who eats street food as usual.

“It’s important not to get blinded by the spotlight and always remember that behind an able man, there are always other able men. Fame doesn’t stay for long. Don’t forget your true self.” 

The PK Saenchai product certainly deserves all the praise and admiration he has received. 

PK Saenchai doesn’t mind clicking pictures with his fans

Riding a seven-fight win streak in the world’s largest martial arts organization, Tawanchai has become known as a fighter who can get the job done while providing endless entertainment for the crowd.

The humble Thai star likes to reciprocate the love he gets by giving time to anyone who cares to approach him – apart from when he’s in the zone, of course.

“I feel like what my fans like is my work. When they come to me and ask for a selfie or something, I’ll let them take pictures until they are satisfied. I don’t feel uncomfortable,” Tawanchai said.   

“Except when I’m training or running. I’ll ask them to wait for me for a moment because I want to complete my training first.”