The death of a young boxer
With the death of the young boxer, 13-year-old Anucha Thasako, the last word has not yet been said. He was beaten KO in a boxing match in Samut Prakan province, after which he was diagnosed with serious internal injuries in hospital. He died a short time later of a cerebral hemorrhage.
A 13-year-old boy has died of a brain injury after being knocked out in the third round during a Muay Thai boxing match in Phra Pradaeng (Samut Prakan).
Doctors want a ban on Muay Thai boxing for young children
Doctors are urging the government to ban Muay Thai boxing by children under the age of 10 to protect them from permanent brain damage.
The whole of Thailand is proud of the sporting achievement of boxer Srisaket Sor Rungvisai who defeated reigning world champion Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez from Nicaragua in the super flyweight class at New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
Muay Thai on Phuket – Chalee Sinbimuaythai (video)
Thai boxing or Muay Thai is an ancient martial art that has been practiced in Thailand for centuries. Thai boxing is very popular in Thailand and was practiced here and in neighboring countries in times of peace by the soldiers and farmers. Over the years it has developed into one of the most effective martial arts in the world.
Thai female boxers, fight against prejudice
Now that women's boxing is also on the program during the Olympic Games in London in 2012, Thailand is present. The International Olympic Committee has already announced at an earlier stage that female boxers in London will be allowed to compete in three classes (48-51 kg, 56-60 kg, 69-75 kg). Until now, boxing was an Olympic sport in which women were not allowed to participate. In Thailand, there are a number of talented female Muay Thai boxers. She …
Muay Thai: kickboxing the Thai way
It is national sport nr 1. in Thailand: Thai boxing (Thai: Muay Thai). This sport has been practiced in Thailand for centuries. In times gone by, mainly by soldiers and farmers. Thai boxing in Thailand is the same as football in the Netherlands. Young boxers hope for fame and fortune by becoming a famous Muay Thai boxer. As a Muaythai boxer, one is seen as a hero of the people, who fights for the honor of his homeland. A Thai…