Thai Kick-Boxing

A Sciene and an Art of Self-Defence

Muay Thai or Thai kick-boxing is a popular and exciting sport. The Thai kick-boxing is an art of self-defence, using all parts of the body as weapon. The strength of boxing comes from physical fitness, boosted morale and wisdom.

A boxer needs to have these three things to make his movement graceful, rapid and strong. His fighting ability is also essential to enable him to make right decisions and reverse difficult situations.

Today Muay Thai has been preserved and promote as an international sport. Those who are interested in Thai kick-boxing can watch it at Bangkok' two main boxing stadiums, Ratchadamnoen and Lumphini, where regular contests are held.


Nai Khanomtom was one of the Thai boxers who made a name for Thailand. He was one of Thai prisoners taken to Burma by the Burmese army during the Ayutthaya Period. Nai Khanomtom flabbergasted the Burmese king at a command match by flooring ten Burmese boxing champions in a rows.