First Loss To A European
On January 21, 2012 Saenchai lost for the first time against a European in Muay Thai rules. The fight took place in Milan Italy against top foreign Thai boxer, Fabio Pinca. Saenchai had beaten Pinca years earlier. Despite going all the way up to 145, Saenchai still put up a good fight, but by the 3rd round the size difference was starting to pay off for Pinca. He used his strength to tie Saenchai up and win a close but controversial decision. Saenchai's streak of 20 or more straight wins against foreign fighters was snapped.
He rematched Singdam Kiatmoo9 on October 4, 2012 at Rajadamnern, and won by decision.
He beat Pakorn Sakyothin by decision at Super Showdown 4 in Glasgow, Scotland on November 10, 2012 and then took a ponts victory over Damian Alamos twelve days later at Best of Siam 2 in Paris, France. Saenchai then defeated Liam Harrison for the third time at Muay Thai Warriors in Macau on December 9, 2012, taking a clear-cut unanimous decision.
He outpointed the bowl-cutted Diesellek Aoodonmuang at Yokkao Extreme 2013 on January 26, 2013 in Milan, Italy.
On March 9, 2013, Saenchai outpointed Houcine Bennoui at Siam Warriors in Cork, Ireland.
He lost to 17-year-old phenom Yodwicha Por Boonsit on points at Lumpinee on May 10, 2013. The pair were set to rematch on June 7, 2013 but a lingering neck injury forced Saenchai out of the bout.
He debuted under Oriental kickboxing rules at Hoost Cup: Kings in Nagoya, Japan on June 16, 2013 and beat Yosuke Mizuochi by unanimous decision in a three round fight.
He beat Raphael Bohic by unanimous decision at Muay Thai Warriors: Dabble in Chiang Mai on June 28, 2013 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
It was reported that he would fight Mickaël Piscitello at the WBC World Muay Thai Millennium Championship in Saint-Pierre, Réunion on September 7, 2013. However, he denied ever being on the card.
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