Recent chats over Thailand with travel bloggers, Packingmysuitcase and Pearlspotting reminded me of our visit to Muay Thai Fight Competition in Phuket (Thailand). Blame it on my photography burnout during our visit in Thailand back then – I was totally forgot that I took pictures of the Muay Thai Fights!
It was Dutchie idea to watched Muay Thai Fights and our hotel in Phuket recommended us a competition at Bangla Boxing Stadium (Patong, Phuket). Personally I do not like any type of fighting competitions. Punching or kicking your rival does not look like a sport to me. I do believe the process of being a fighter itself is the sport. However Muay Thai is rather special. It started with Wai Kru Ram Muay performance by the fighters. It consisted of two performances, the first is to respect people who close to the fighters like the coaches, family, friends and supporters; and…
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That was very interesting. I like seeing how people with that warrior gene slake (sp?) their passion.
What a good share here, Mihran! Bowing to God is my favorite of the photos here.