Baguio Girl wins Muaythai Gold in Thailand
By: Nonnette C. Bennett, with reports from Jo Kapuno
Thailand, Aug. 10, 2026 – Baguio City’s Zyra Bon-as, 24, once again raised the Philippine flag in Thailand, bringing home another impressive set of achievements in the Siamyout Global Heritage Muaythai Series.
Zyra captured gold in the Double Wai Kru event, received a Professional World Championship belt, and earned silver in the Single Wai Kru event against her Thai opponent.
This latest triumph adds to her growing record of international success. In 2025, Zyra won gold for the Philippines at the SEA Games in Thailand in the women’s 48kg Low Kick division, defeating Thai hometown bet Jantakarn Manoban, 2–1.
In a message following her recent competition, Zyra expressed gratitude to the Siamyout MuayThai MuayBoran family for giving her the opportunity to compete and for helping her learn to embrace the pressure and be herself inside the ring. She also thanked her MAX Fusion – Warriors from the Mountains family, coaches, sponsors, friends, supporters, and her family back home who continued to pray for and cheer her on.
Among those she acknowledged were her coaches Huan Ruberto De Panya and Markuzz Matias, as well as supporters from Fitness Edge Gym and Health Club, Joe’s Corner – Combat and Fitness, Fitfinity Thai Boxing and Fitness Center, Allongé Dance Studio, Brotherhood Martial Arts – MAX Fusion, and Cooler City Baguio-La Trinidad, among others.
Her message was one of humility and gratitude, recognizing that her journey and victories are made possible by the people who continue to stand behind her.
