Saenklai Sit Kru Od
Saenklai sometime between 1991 and 1993
Born	Sachart Krailart (1973-07-07)July 7, 1973 Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
Died	December 15, 2019(2019-12-15) (aged 46) Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand Tuberculosis
Other names	Klaisen Netsongkram
Nickname	Moo (personal nickname) The Master From Bua Yai (Yodmuay Bua Yai) The Active Footwork Fighter
Nationality	Thai
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Division	Bantamweight
Style	Muay Thai (Muay Femur)
Stance	Orthodox
Team	Sit Kru Od
Trainer	Poompichai "Kru Od" Rattanavisid
Years active	1984 – 1997
Notable relatives	Kangwannoi Or.Sribualoi (older half-brother)

Sachart Krailart ( Thai: สุชาติ ไกรลาศ; July 7, 1973 – December 15, 2019), who went under the ring name of Saenklai Sit Kru Od ( Thai: แสนไกล ศิษย์ครูอ๊อด) was an elite Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and a dominant fighter during the Muay Thai golden era in the 1990s.

There are numerous anglicizations of Saenklai's name, including but not limited to: Sanklai Sitkru-Ott, Saengrai Sitkruodd, or Saengrai Sit Kru Aod.

Biography

Childhood

Krailart was born on July 7, 1973 in Bua Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima province. He was the 4th child of his family with 6 siblings. His personal nickname was Moo. He was inspired to take up Muay Thai at the age of 11 after watching his older half-brother Kangwannoi Or.Sribualoi ^[1] fight out of the Sit Kru Od gym located in their hometown of Bua Yai. Under the tutelage of Poompichai Rattanavisid AKA Kru Od, he had his first fight after three months of training under the ring name of Klaisen Netsongkram. Fighting between 66 and 77 lbs (30 – 35 kg), he rapidly became a recognized talent in Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand where he faced future champions such as Robert Kaennorasing and Samson Isaan. He then ran out of opponents in Isan. ^[2]

Fighting style

Saenklai was an orthodox rope-a-dope Muay Femur fighter, meaning that he preferred to move backwards from his opponent to bait them into moving forward into his counters or his unpredictable attacks. He excelled at controlling his opponents using a variety of techniques such as teeps (foot jabs) to interrupt his opponent's attacks, pushing his opponents when they were off-balanced, catching kicks, sweeping, etc. His footwork allowed him to circle around his opponents or to redirect them as they came forward.

Saenklai was described to have a "strong mind" meaning that he was a durable fighter. In its prime, the Sit Kru Od gym where Saenklai and Kangwannoi trained in was famous for producing intelligent fighters, as Kru Od believed that a fighter's intelligence was their greatest weapon. ^[3] Kangwannoi was also described to be an intelligent fighter with a strong mind. ^{[1] [4]}

Fighting in Bangkok

In 1988, around 4 years into his Muay Thai career, he adopted the ring name of Saenklai Sit Kru Od (translates to "Saenklai, student of trainer Od") and started fighting in Bangkok. At first, he fought in Samrong Stadium until he reached 100 lbs (45.36 kg). He then made his way permanently to Lumpinee Stadium where he fought under the Petchyindee promotion. His made his successful Lumpinee debut against Rattanachai Sitrattanachai, but his later performances were inconsistent. He then quickly rose to the top of the competitive landscape, becoming a popular fighter in the Lumpinee Stadium. The stadium's officials incorrectly printed his ring name as "Saenkrai" (แสนไกร) for a year. Saenklai and his half-brother Kangwannoi Or.Sribualoi were 2 of the 4 fighters that first made the Sit Kru Od gym famous in Thailand. They both won the Lumpinee Bantamweight title. ^{[1] [2] [4]}

Saenklai's most significant achievements were his Lumpinee Bantamweight title wins. He earned the title in 1991, but then lost it to Samson Isaan in the same year. He won it again in 1993 and defended it 6 times for the next 18 months. He then won the World Muay Thai Council Junior Featherweight title in 1995. During that year, Saenklai was considered to be one of the most successful Muay Thai fighters in the Kingdom of Thailand. He was noted for his 11-fight rivalry against Samson; Saenklai secured 6 victories against the award-winning pressure fighter. ^[2]

Saenklai's prime lasted from 1990 to 1996. He was one of the most significant fighters at the 115 to 118 lbs (52.16 – 53.52 kg) weight divisions during the golden era of Muay Thai. His highest purse reached ฿250,000 (equivalent to ฿472,298 in 2020). ^[2] 1993 was the best year of his combat sports career. During that time, Saenklai accumulated 9 wins against elite fighters and had only 2 losses. ^[5]

Saenklai retired after being knocked out by Jaoweha Looktapfah on October 12, 1997. His victories against Veeraphol Sahaprom, Silapathai Jockygym, Taweesaklek Ploysakda, and Anantasak Panyuthaphum were considered his best fights. He was matched up against Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit but they did not fight. Saenklai cited Veeraphol to be the most difficult opponent he ever faced. He would go on to run a family business in his hometown of Bua Yai. He trained some Muay Thai fighters when he was able. ^[2]

Death

In the time leading up to his death, tuberculosis almost killed Saenklai but he was saved by his doctor in Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. He was then sent to Bua Yai Hospital for further treatment and was later sent back home to recover. On December 15, 2019, Saenklai passed away in his home in Bua Yai from tuberculosis complications at the age of 46. ^[6]

Titles and accomplishments

• Lumpinee Stadium
  • 1991 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion
  • 1993 – 1994 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion (Defended six times)
• World Muay Thai Council
  • 1995 WMTC World 122 lbs Champion (Defended once)

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record (incomplete)

Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
1997-10-12	Loss	Jaoweha Looktapfah	Channel 7 Boxing Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	3
1996-	Loss	Singdam Or.Ukrit	Omnoi Stadium - Isuzu Cup	Samut Sakhon, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-	Loss	Anantasak Panyuthaphum	Omnoi Stadium - Isuzu Cup	Samut Sakhon, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Loses the WMTC World 122 lbs title.
1996-09-21	Loss	Chutin Por.Tawatchai	Omnoi Stadium	Samut Sakhon, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-08-27	Win	Muangfahlek Kiatwichian	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-06-14	Draw	Namtaotong Sor.Sirikul	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-05-10	Loss	Changnoi Sirimongkol	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-02-02	Win	Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends WMTC World 122 lbs title.
1995-11-21	Win	Changnoi Sirimongkol		Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins WMTC World 122 lbs title.
1995-10-20	Draw	Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-09-19	Win	Noppadej Sakmuangklaeng		Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-08-02	Win	Changnoi Sirimongkol		Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-07-13	Win	Muangfahlek Kiatwichian	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-05-09	Loss	Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1995-03-14	Draw	Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-02-17	Loss	Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Loses Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1995-01-20	Win	Anantasak Panyuthaphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-12-27	Loss	Changnoi Sirimongkol	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-11-25	Win	Dara-Ek Sitrungsap	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-09-23	Loss	Veeraphol Sahaprom	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-08-05	Win	Singdam Or.Ukrit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1994-07-05	Win	Tuktathong Por.Pongsawang	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-06-07	Win	Dara-Ek Sitrungsap	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1994-05-20	Draw	Dara-Ek Sitrungsap	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1994-03-29	Win	Singdam Or.Ukrit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO (Right Cross)	4
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1994-02-18	Loss	Singdam Or.Ukrit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-01-25	Win	Samson Isaan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-01-08	Loss	Singdam Or.Ukrit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-12-07	Win	Anantasak Panyuthaphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1993-11-05	Win	Jomhodlek Rattanachot	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-10-15	Loss	Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-09-03	Win	Dara-Ek Sitrungsap	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-08-10	Win	Jomhodlek Rattanachot	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1993-06-22	Loss	Jomhodlek Rattanachot	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-05-18	Win	Dara-Ek Sitrungsap	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-04-27	Win	Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title.
1993-04-02	Win	Anantasak Panyuthaphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-03-12	Win	Samson Isaan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-01-31	Win	Veeraphol Sahaprom	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-12-25	Win	Veeraphol Sahaprom	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-12-08	Loss	Samson Isaan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-10-30	Win	Burklerk Pinsinchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-10-09	Loss	Changnoi Sirimongkol		Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-08-28	Win	Jaroensak Kiatnakonchon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-07-28	Win	Silapathai Jockygym	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-06-26	Win	Kiwmorakot Prayanan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-06-02	Loss	Taweesaklek Ploysakda	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-03-31	Loss	Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-03-06	Loss	Singdam Or.Ukrit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-02-14	Draw	Singdam Or.Ukrit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-01-24	Win	Dentaksin Kiatrattaphon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	1
1991-11-29	Loss	Samson Isaan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Spinning Elbow)	2
Loses Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title
1991-10-29	Win	Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-09-20	Loss	Samson Isaan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-08-23	Loss	Veeraphol Sahaprom	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-08-02	Win	Taweesaklek Ploysakda	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Punches)	3
1991-06-18	Win	Taweesaklek Ploysakda	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title
1991-04-26	Win	Panomrung Sitbanchong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-03-19	Win	Jaroensak Kiatnakonchon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-02-19	Win	Kaimthaew Sitkuan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-01-18	Win	Pepsi Biyapan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-12-14	Loss	Dentaksin Kiatrattaphol	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-11-23	Win	Dentaksin Kiatrattaphol	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-11-06	Win	Denthaksin Kiatrattaphol	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-10-19	Win	Samson Isaan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-09-21	Win	Samson Isaan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-08-28	Win	Somdet Sit Or	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-08-05	Win	Chalong Silapakorn	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-06-22	Win	Chalong Silapakorn	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-05-25	Win	Chalong Silapakorn	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-03-23	Loss	Chalong Silapakorn	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-03-02	Win	Rattanachai Wor.Walapon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-02-12	Win	Yodawut Sor.Tossaphon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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