Praphai Panyasiri (Thai: ประไพ ปัญญาศิริ; born November 9, 1970), known professionally as Nongmoon Chomphutong (Thai: หนองมน ชมภูทอง), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion who was active during the 1990s.
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Biography and career
Praphai Panyasiri was born on November 9, 1970, in Udon Thani, Mueang Udon Thani, Udon Thani, Thailand. He was introduced to Muay Thai at 11 years old by his father and began training at home with him. Around 14 years old he was brought to the Chomphutong gym where he would remain until switching to the Sasiprapa Gym around 1990.
Known for his heavy clinch knee style of fighting, Nongmoon rose to prominence in the Lumpinee Stadium entering the 1990s and captured the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight title in 1991. He fought during the Golden Era of Muay Thai against many notable fighters including Therdkiat Sitthepitak, Chanchai Sor.Tamarangsri, Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth, Sakmongkol Sithchuchok, Coban Lookchaomaesaitong, and Dany Bill.
In 1992 Nongmoon moved to France where he would stay seven years. From there he had a second career training out of the Star Boxing Gym. After returning to Thailand he opened his own which he ran for a few years before moving to Macao for over 5 years. He now lives in the Udon Thani province where he is still involved in Muay Thai.
Titles and honours
Lumpinee Stadium
1991 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lb) Champion
World Muaythai Council
1992 WMC World Super Lightweight (140 lb) Champion