Prabtoranee Luklampakchee () is a retired Thai boxer who competed in both Muay Thai and professional boxing during the 1970s and 1980s.
Early life and Muay Thai career Born into a Muslim family in Nong Chok, on the far eastern outskirts of Bangkok, he grew up surrounded by rice fields and rural farmland. As a child, he often got into fights with other boys his age in the neighborhood. He eventually began training in Muay Thai under a local Muslim Muay Thai master named Bang Mat Luklampakchee, who helped him develop his skills and become a promising young fighter. He began competing in local bouts in the area as a skilled child boxer.
He competed under the name Chanchai Looklampakchee until he reached adulthood. Bang Mat then sent him to compete at the prestigious Lumpinee Stadium, where he entered a tournament in the Suek Chao Mangkon Muay Thai event, promoted by a businessman of Chinese descent Song Kanchanachusak. Chanchai defeated his opponents throughout the tournament and advanced to the final, where he faced the well-known fighter Chin Lookphrabat from Saraburi. He won the bout by a wide decision, capturing the tournament championship.
Afterward, he became a regular competitor at Lumpinee, facing several accomplished Muay Thai fighters, including Pomphet Singbangsaen, Singsiri Phetthanin, the Lumpinee Stadium flyweight champion, Hanuman Sitsipholuang, Chakchainoi Sakwithaya, and Wangwonnoy Lookmatuli.
His performances eventually earned him a title shot against Singnum Phetthanin. However, after a fierce and closely contested bout, Chanchai lost the fight by decision.
Professional boxing Disappointed by his loss in the Muay Thai title fight, he took a break from boxing for a period before returning to the ring under the name Prabtoranee Luklampakchee. He then switched exclusively to professional boxing, beginning in late 1980. Known for his skillful and polished boxing technique, particularly his fast and powerful left jab, Prabtoranee consistently won his bouts. He earned the nickname "Phon II", after Thailand's first world champion, Pone Kingpetch, because of his exceptional jab, which was regarded as his signature weapon.
Prabtoranee eventually challenged for the Rajadamnern Stadium bantamweight title, defeating Facomron Vibonchai to claim the championship. He later defeated Lumpinee Stadium rising star Suvan Muangsurin, to capture the Lumpinee Stadium bantamweight championship, adding another title to his collection.
He also defeated Phaktai Lipovitan by a fifth-round knockout to capture the Rajadamnern Stadium super-flyweight championship. This victory earned him a place in the world rankings, and he eventually reached a position where he was close to earning a world title shot. He was scheduled to challenge Rafael Orono, the reigning WBC super-flyweight world champion, in Pattaya. However, an eye problem emerged, and doctors advised him to stop fighting in order to preserve his eyesight and prevent permanent damage.
As a result, Sombhop Srisomvongse, the WBC's representative and an agent in Thailand, replaced him as the challenger with Payao Poontarat.
His final professional bout took place in 1987, when he was stopped by Kongtoranee Payakaroon in the fourth round. Kongtoranee was a highly accomplished Muay Thai fighter who had transitioned to professional boxing. Approximately a year earlier, Kongtoranee had challenged Gilberto Román for the WBC super-flyweight world championship. He lost by a wide decision and was badly beaten in the process. Nevertheless, he continued his boxing career and eventually entered the WBA rankings, rising to become the #1 contender in the division and earning a mandatory title shot against the reigning Thai champion, Khaosai Galaxy. The bout against Prabthoranee was Kongtoranee's final fight before his showdown with Khaosai Galaxy.
Later life After retiring from boxing, Prabtoranee pursued a career in the chicken meat trading business, eventually rising to a senior position within the company. He also remained actively involved in community service in Nong Chok, his hometown, where he served as a community chairman. In 2019, he became the owner of Por Saman Boxing Camp, a local Muay Thai gym established to give children and young people in Nong Chok opportunities to compete in Muay Thai, stay away from drugs, and pursue boxing as a career. His own son also became a Muay Thai fighter, competing under the name Phetprab Por Saman.
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