On March 18, 2017 Buakiew faced Nattakiat Phran26 at the Omnoi Stadium as part of the Isuzu Cup.
[3] On July 28, 2017 Buakiew faced Julio Lobo for the vacant WPMF World 147 lbs title.
[4] On September 1, 2017 Buakiew faced Fahsura Windy Sport for the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 154 lbs title.
[6] On February 27, 2017 Buakiew faced Bobo Sacko for the vacant WBC Muaythai World 147 lbs title.
He won the fight by technical knockout with a body kick in the fourth round.