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The Muay Thai Fighter from the Hill Tribe
A promising young fighter from the hill tribes of northwestern Thailand has one major hurdle in getting to the rings of Bangkok: he's not registered and has no official ID.
The Fighting Twins of Muay Thai
An oral history of growing up in Thailand’s Muay Thai culture as an identical twin.
The Female Fighters of Northern Thailand
The annual Wat Santai Festival features high-level male fighters, but it's the women who take home the cash bonuses.
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Born Too Early: Reflections on Muay Thai's Golden Era
Continuing our series of oral histories from Thailand's Muay Thai culture, Kru Phon, head trainer of Santai Gym, discusses his history as a fighter during the 80s and 90s, and why he wishes he were a fighter in this era instead.
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