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Boxing pride is global
News, Editorial, Published on 13/10/2025
» As Thailand prepares to host the 2025 SEA Games this December, a controversy has emerged over the use of the term "Muay" instead of "Muaythai" for the boxing event.
Buakaw confirms he's Thai, not Cambodian
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2023
» Famous Muay Thai boxer Sombat "Buakaw" Banchamek says he comes from the indigenous ethnic group of Kuy, but his nationality is Thai.
Hungary deal to deepen ties across sectors
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/06/2022
» Thailand and Hungary yesterday agreed to deepen economic ties and broaden their cooperation across various sectors in the third session of the Thai-Hungarian Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC), which was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Muay Thai seals Olympic win
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/08/2021
» For someone who makes no claim to being skilled at sport, former deputy defence minister Gen Udomdej Sitabutr is confident he will soon be overseeing Muay Thai's debut at the world's biggest sporting event.
Round two for Muaythai tome
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2019
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has released a second edition of the hugely popular Muaythai Guide, a free guidebook to 50 select Muay Thai kickboxing gyms and clubs in Thailand.
Boost young boxers' safety
News, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2018
» The tragic death of a young boxer has triggered a widespread debate about the national sport and children's involvement in it.
Make Muay Thai safer for our youth
News, Sue Vize, Published on 16/11/2018
» As a supporter of youth empowerment and safe sport participation, Unesco is saddened by the death of 13-year-old Muay Thai (Thai boxing) fighter Anucha Thasako. Despite the efforts of the medical team at Samutprakan Hospital, Anucha died after he was knocked out in a Muay Thai ring in Thailand's Samut Prakan province last Saturday. His death is both a personal tragedy and also adds urgency to the campaign for safeguarding youth in all sports.