On March 18, 2017 Buakiew faced Nattakiat Phran26 at the Omnoi Stadium as part of the Isuzu Cup. He lost the fight by knockout in the fourth round.[2]
On June 2, 2017 Buakiew faced Aroondej M16 at the Lumpinee Stadium. He lost the fight by decision.[3]
On July 28, 2017 Buakiew faced Julio Lobo for the vacant WPMF World 147 lbs title. He won the fight by decision.[4]
On September 1, 2017 Buakiew faced Fahsura Windy Sport for the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 154 lbs title. He won the fight by decision.[5]
On November 30, 2017 Buakiew faced Sibmuen Sitchefboontham at the Omnoi Stadium. He won the fight by decision.[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.[7]
On April 1, 2018 Buakiew took part in the a Real Hero 8-man one night tournament. In quarter finals he defeated Pavel Grishanovich by decision before losing to Bobirjon Tagaev by decision in the semi-finals.[8]
On September 19, 2018 Buakiew faced Sibmuen Sitchefboontham at Rajadamnern Stadium. He won the fight by knockout with knees to the body in round 4.[9]
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