If we mention "Muay Thai", it is believed that Thai people know each other very well. Because it is a martial art that has been a national identity for a long time. According to Thai historical evidence, this type of martial arts appears in every region and has different names, such as Muay Tha Sao of the northern region. Muay Chaiya of the South, Muay Korat of the Northeast Including Lopburi boxing and Phra Nakhon boxing of the central region Until there is a saying "Heavy punch Korat, smart Lopburi, good posture, Chaiya, faster than Tha Sao"
The important postures used in Muay Thai are called "Mae Mai Muay Thai" and are considered the basic postures of Muay Thai. which Muay Thai practitioners must learn and practice before entering the ring which Burapha, a qualified Muay Thai master Muay Thai has been divided into 15 trees, including alternating serrations, the bird breaks the nest, the java slams a spear, the Adonis thrusts a dagger at Mount Meru, Ta Thera supports training, the Mon leans on the stake, the winged ball rolls, the crocodile slams the tail, breaks the Iyara's trunk, the Naga twists the tail, the six Viruns return to slay the Javala. Khun Yak catches monkeys and broke Erawan's neck There is also a style of using the art of Muay Thai that is separated from the mae mai called "Luk Mai Muay Thai" which practitioners must first pass through the Mae Mai Muay Thai technique, which is divided into 15 mae mai such as Erawan Seiya. Batalupak, etc.
In addition, an indispensable aspect of Thai boxing is the "Wai Khru Muay Thai dance" which is considered an important tradition of Thai boxing. It's a sacred ceremony. Those who will be trained to be boxers must first become a teacher. It is like giving oneself under the instruction of a teacher. entrusted to the teacher must respect and esteem the teacher to study various sciences to be a brave boxer
Muay Thai was very popular in the early Rattanakosin period. and flourished during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V. He ordered a boxing match to be held in front of the royal palace. By selecting skilled boxers from all regions to compete. Any boxer whose fight is pleasing to the King will be bestowed with a title. and graciously The Department of Education at that time included the teaching of Muay Thai as a compulsory subject in physical education teacher training schools as well. Later, during the reign of King Prajadhipok, King Rama VII, ropes were used to wrap the hands around the hands for boxing. and switched to wearing gloves instead Later, the boxing rules were established and the first international standard boxing ring was established. Those are Lumpini Boxing Stadium and Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium.
Muay Thai is now internationally recognized. There are professional Muay Thai boxing competitions under the control of the World Boxing Council Muaythai (WBC Muaythai) and the establishment of organizations related to Muay Thai such as the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation. (International Federation of Muaythai Associations) or IFMA, with plans to push Muay Thai into the Olympic Games. Then on April 25, 2014, the United Nations (United Nation) recognized Muay Thai as a sport of the world community. By signing a cooperation agreement with the World Muay Thai Council and the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation as well.
Ref:https://www.lovethailand.org/tradition/muay_thai_boxing.html 
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