News From Delivering Punches to Delivering Your Next Meal – This is What Some Thai Fighters are Doing Now to Get By Posted on April 18, 2020 By Angela Chang With COVID-19 forcing the shut down of Muay Thai shows and fights, Thai fighters are without their main source ofincome. Unlike Western fighters, virtually all Thai fighters didn’t have a choice in the matter when it comes to competing. Driven by economic and financial hardships, they start competing at a… Read more
Fighting COVID-19 FIGHTING COVID-19: Jackie Hom Posted on April 16, 2020 By Angela Chang Since starting Muay Thai 17 years ago, Jackie Hom has amassed quite a few life achievements. Despite taking an eight-year break from the sport, she has nine amateur fights, two kids, and a gym. She also works as registered nurse and has been one for the last 12 years. As someone who… Read more
Food Thai Language – Part 4a: Food Posted on April 15, 2020 By Angela Chang What do you order? What can you order? The need to eat is essential no matter where you are in the world, but this can be tricky in a foreign country, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking at. Whether you’re a foodie, an adventurous eater, or just want to learn… Read more
News 25 Million Baht Budget Approved to Aid Muay Thai Fighters & Trainers Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 By Angela Chang On April 10, there was a meeting held by the Professional Boxing Association. The meeting was coordinated by Somchat Charoen Watcharawit and members of the Boxing Board Committee (คณะกรรมการกีฬามวย) to figure out how to provide immediate help to those in Muay Thai affected by COVID-19. Read more
Fighting COVID-19 Fighting COVID-19: JJ Chan Posted on April 12, 2020 By Angela Chang JJ Chan has been in the Muay Thai scene for almost 20 years. Starting off at The Wat under Phil Nurse, she competed at an amateur level. After taking a break to focus on other aspects of her life, she came back to the scene, training at Renzo Gracie Fight… Read more
Fighting COVID-19 FIGHTING COVID-19: Jessica Ng Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 By Angela Chang She’s a veteran in the east coast fight scene. With more than 11 years of Muay Thai experience, she’s earned numerous titles and achievements, including but not limited to getting gold in the IFMA Pan-American games in 2017 and bronze in the same tournament in 2018. Born and raised in New… Read more