Thailand Culture by Asiatravel.com

closely tied to Buddhism and temples; they often send their sons to be educated with the monks. Muay is also one of the subjects taught in the temples.[47] Muay Thai achieved popularity all over the world in the 1990s. Although similar martial arts styles exist in other Southeast Asian countries, few enjoy the recognition that Muay Thai has received with its full-contact rules allowing strikes including elbows, throws and knees. This is due to Thailand’s economic standing in the world …