Thai Boxing - Muay Thai
Thai boxing, known as Muay Thai (muay=boxing) is Thailand’s national sport. Although football (soccer) is universally popular throughout Thailand, Muay Thai still remains as the national sport. Even if you are not interested in boxing, a visit to a genuine Muay Thai bout can still be a fascinating experience because Thai boxing isn’t just about [...]
Thailand Football Association Wants England Fixture
There was a bit of confusion yesterday when the Football Association of Thailand announced it had secured a prestigious fixture against England to be played in Thailand in November 2009. Unfortunately for the Thai football (soccer) authorities, their English counterparts have not yet agreed to the match and, in fact, are unlikely to do so. [...]
Thai Police Prepare for Euro 2008 Crackdown
Thai police aren’t worried about football hooligans; they’re more concerned about the flurry of illegal gambling that will take place during the next 3 weeks as Euro 2008 kicks off in Austria and Switzerland. National police chief Pol Gen Patcharawat has ordered police stations all over Thailand to crackdown on illegal betting activity during the [...]
