The national sport of thailand is of course Muay Thai but it is recommended for visitors to watch rather than participate! There are regular bouts all around the country and an enjoyable afternoon evening can be spent attempting to understand the rules of engagement!
Muay Thai is both a sport and a means of self defance. Contestants may use aimost any part of their body: feet elbows, legs, knees, and shoulders are all weapons. Thai accompaniment of traditional music during the boxing provokes even greater excitement within the cheering Thai crowds