As in past years, the week-long event will bring together competitors as well as hundreds of Thai boxing enthusiasts from 30 countries including the U.K., Canada, Russia, South Korea, France, Ukraine, and South Africa.
Muay Thai is Thailand’s national sport as well an intrinsic part of its history, heritage and culture. Its ancient origins can be traced back to Muay Boran or “ancient boxing”, a form of unarmed combat used by Siamese soldiers in conjunction with ancient weapons called Krabee Krabong.
The festival’s main venue, the province of Ayutthaya, is the home of its legendary hero, Nai Khanom Tom, who according to popular narratives, gained his freedom from the former Burmese rulers by emerging victorious over a number of Burmese fighters with a combination of his fighting skills as well as the unique opening ritual that precedes all bouts.
Date: 16-23 March 2012
Location: The Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok
For more information: TAT Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4544-48
