Born and raised in Nong Khai province, Northern Isaan, Bee’s first steps into the ring at age 9 were driven by survival. As one of Thailands poorest provinces, it’s common for young boys to enter the ring to raise money for the family to eat, and it’s this pressure that made Isaans reputation as the breading ground of the top level fighters. The literal fight to survive, forging these boys into men made of steel.

Bee was paid 20baht ($0.75) for that first fight with 100% going to the family, and as his natural ability and dedication set him apart from the rest, he rose through the ranks, achieving national fame, his income always taking care of the family first. At the age of 21, Bee reached the apex of his success in the ring and was ranked the number 1 fighter at both Rajadamnern and Lumpinee stadia in Bangkok, beating the famous Thai champions Kompayak Sit.Kru-Ott and Petarung Sor Suwanpakdee. Having amassed 300+ fights, and around 250 wins, Bee retired at the age of 29 and pursued his career as a trainer.