He fought in Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, and Mara Sarakham, incurring 30 fights until he was considered a top fighter.
He quickly rose to prominence during this time, winning the Rajadamnern Stadium 135 lbs title in 1979 by defeating his most difficult opponent, Yousop Sor.
[3] Raktae was one of the most recognizable fighters of the 1980s on the Bangkok circuit with his pressuring punching style which means that he is called a "Muay Mat" in Thai.
[4] In particular, his powerful right hand that earned him surprise KO victories resulted in the nickname "Ay Mat Narok Taek" which translates to "The Exploding Hell Puncher".
[2] After taking a hiatus from Muay Thai for several years, he was matched up against "The Rising Star From Australia" John Wayne Parr in his comeback fight.
[3] Canadian former fighter Mike Miles recalls that while he was training in the Muangsurin gym in 1992, Raktae and Amornrat welcomed him and treated him with hospitality.
[2] Later on in his life, Raktae opened a spare auto parts shop in his new hometown of Khlong Sam Wa district in Bangkok.