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Kids' fights 'must comply with law'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/11/2018
» Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat has warned anyone organising Muay Thai fights involving children, including those to be held during the Loy Krathong Festival on Thursday, to comply strictly with the law or face legal action.
One head punch too many
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/11/2018
» The death of a 13-year-old kickboxer, who died of a brain haemorrhage on Nov 11 after being knocked out in the ring, has drawn public attention to a draft amendment to the Boxing Act, now seen as a mechanism to better protect the rights and safety of young kickboxers.
Boxing age limit under review again
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/11/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered a review of a draft amendment to the Boxing Act, as its new minimum age limit for young boxers has drawn both plaudits and criticism.
Sports minister vows boxing reform
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2018
» Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat has vowed to forward a draft amendment to the Boxing Act to the cabinet for consideration as quickly as possible to protect young boxers, after a 13-year-old Muay Thai fighter died after being knocked out in the ring last weekend.
Child boxer dies after fight
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2018
» A 13-year-old boy has died after suffering a brain haemorrhage during a Muay Thai fight on Monday night.