{
  "id": 15695733,
  "title": "Chris Hemsworth welcomes Thai boxing star Rodtang to Extraction 3 set",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/chris-hemsworth-welcomes-thai-boxing-star-rodtang-to-extraction-3-set",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:07:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/10/20/chris-hemsworth-welcomes-thai-boxing-star-rodtang-to-extraction-3-set/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RATCHABURI — On 20 October 2026, Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, widely recognized for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel films, shared a photograph with Thai Muay Thai star Rodtang Jitmuangnon after their meeting on the set of Extraction 3. Rodtang had previously posted a video of himself shaking hands and embracing Hemsworth. The Hollywood star subsequently shared the photo on his Instagram account, which boasts over 58 million followers. In his caption, the 43-year-old actor expressed his honor in welcoming the Muay Thai legend to the film set, saying, \"Honoured to have Muay Thai legend @rodtang_jitmuangnon visit us on the Extraction 3 set today! All class, absolute champion, thanks for the personalised gloves, straight to the trophy room!\" Hemsworth also expressed gratitude to Rodtang for presenting him with a specially crafted, signed pair of boxing gloves, stating that he would proudly display them in his trophy room. This encounter united one of Hollywood’s most celebrated action stars with a renowned figure in Thai combat sports. The account detailing Chris Hemsworth welcomes Thai boxing star Rodtang to Extraction 3 set was originally published by Khaosod English.",
  "summary": "RATCHABURI — 20 October 2026, Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, best known for playing Thor in the Marvel films, has shared a photo with Thai Muay Thai star Rodtang Jitmuangnon after the pair met on the set of Extraction 3. Rodtang had earlier posted a video of himself meeting and embracing Hemsworth. The Hollywood star later […] The post Chris Hemsworth welcomes Thai boxing star Rodtang to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chris Hemsworth met Thai Muay Thai star Rodtang on Extraction 3 set.",
    "Hemsworth shared photo on Instagram with 58M followers.",
    "Rodtang gifted Hemsworth signed boxing gloves for trophy room."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The meeting between a Hollywood action icon and a Muay Thai legend signals a growing intersection between international cinema and the world of professional combat sports.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}