despite suffering two defeats including losing his thai debut harrison headed back to thailand at the end of 2005. he won his first title on thai soil by defeating a much bigger russian opponent to claim the patong stadium belt at 68 kg (149.6 lbs). with his first victory in thailand, liam strung together five more victories in the country throughout 2006 which included winning the w.p.m.f. light welterweight belt against reigning champion masa hiroshima as well as retaining his patong stadium title. he also re-matched witthayanoi sitkuanem but was once again unsuccessful. that year was awarded the "leeds sports federation sportsman of the year" award.