News Thai Fighters Have a Clear Message Regarding Social Distancing Posted on April 2, 2020 By Angela Chang Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University in Bangkok started a video campaign on March 26, featuring doctors and other healthcare professionals each holding up a sign with the text, “โรคติดต่อจะไม่ติดต่อถ้าเราไม่ติดต่อกัน”, which translates into, “Infectious diseases will not be communicated if we do not communicate with each other.” They are featured one… Read more
Muay Thai Petchyindee Academy Assists Gyms with Almost 1/2 Million Baht During COVID-19 Crisis Posted on March 31, 2020April 11, 2020 By Angela Chang On March 30, Boat, the manager and co-owner of Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok, posted on Facebook about how he is thinking of the best ways to help out the Muay Thai community and its gyms/fighters in Thailand. With COVID-19 forcing the government to shut down gyms and all sporting events, including… Read more
Thailand Thai Language – Part 3: General Phrases and Vocabulary Posted on March 30, 2020April 15, 2020 By Angela Chang Knowing some Muay Thai terminology is great when you’re living and training at a gym and talking mostly to Thai trainers, fighters, and other visiting Muay Thai enthusiasts. But, chances are, you’re going to have to head out of the camp area at least a few times to buy food,… Read more
Muay Thai COVID-19’s Impact on Muay Thai in Thailand (As of April 22, 2020) Posted on March 17, 2020April 21, 2020 By Angela Chang It’s a scary and daunting time right now for everyone inhabiting this planet. People are getting infected at an alarming rate all over the world, and things are shutting down. Businesses have either limited their hours or are closed for the time being. Companies have started to tell their employees… Read more
Thailand Thai Language – Part 1: Basic Rules & FAQ’s Posted on January 16, 2020July 31, 2021 By Angela Chang When visiting any foreign country where English is not the primary language, it’s always good to know some phrases in the local language. This shows that you put in the time beforehand to connect with them. When training Muay Thai in Thailand, most people you encounter are not going to speak… Read more
Fighting and Training Guide to Planning & Training in Thailand – Part 2: Preparing for Thailand Posted on September 19, 2019October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang In Part 1, we covered the initial steps of planning your trip. In Part 2, we will cover preparation prior to arriving to Thailand, from your suitcase to yourself. This is the part that many people don’t have any knowledge about, especially if they’ve never trained in Thailand. Being proactive will offset, or even avoid, a lot of issues that can come up during your trip. Read more