Rule 16 - The point scoring
• in any particular round there shall be 5 full points at the end of each round, 5 points will be awarded to the better boxer and lesser points. The loser in that round according to the winning or losing margin. If the fight is a draw, each boxer shall be awarded 5 points. Upon the end of the competition, the referee shall declare the boxing who receive the most total points the winner
•points shall be given for the typical Thai boxing actions for example the competitor can punch, kick, thrust a kick against, hammer the opponent etc in whatever way but they must confirm to Thai boxing style. The awarding of points depends on the rules and fighting method of Thai boxing, namely:
•the number of punches, kicks, thrusting kicks, hammers etc the judges shall have to consider the force and impact of such blows.
•defense and counter attack or the ability to block or avoid the opponent’s fist, knees, and feet, namely getting out of harm’s way
•the attacking approach and the attacking techniques should be judged whether conformed to Thai boxing style. Any one who tries to punch, kick, hammer etc should have a certain advantage.
•skills and crisp actions. The more skillful boxer who can use feet, knee and elbow crisply should have an upper hand.
•when the referee judge cautions any particular boxer for a foul, deduct ½ point by giving the hand signal to the score judges.

The points score should fulfill the following criteria:
•in the round which ends in a draw, each side is awarded 5 points.
•the winner in a very closely fought round receives 5 points, the loser 4 ½ points.
•the winner by a far margin in each round receives 5 points, the loser 4 points.
•the winner who lands his attack very clearly throughout the round and knocks down his opponent once shall be awarded 5 points, the loser 3 ½ points.
•the winner who so dominate the whole round and knock down the opponent more than once shall receive 5 points, the loser 3 points.


Rule 17 - The proper and point-scoring actions
The scoring of points in Thai boxing is done by boxing in conformity with the style of Thai boxing. The competitor shall hit, punch, kick, thrust kick, hammer, stab a kick against the opponent etc in whatever way so as to drain the opponent’s strength. The awarding of points follows the principle of rule 16.