Registration for Financial Assistance is Finally Open – 25 Million Baht to Help those in the Muay Thai Industry Posted on May 21, 2020February 16, 2021 By Angela Chang Back in April, a budget of 25 million baht was approved by the Professional Boxing Association (via Sports Authority of Thailand) in Thailand. Not many details were released then aside from that the money will first go towards young fighters aged 15-18, and then to Muay Thai trainers.On May 19, 2020, registration to receive financial aid finally opened. This money will go towards helpingFighters 15 years old and older Originally proposed to help young fighters first, it’s now been revised to help fighters older than 15 that have been active (proof reflected in their tambian nak muay) from September 2019 to February 2020. Female fighters can apply for this as well.Trainers Trainers will receive 5,000 baht per month for three monthsReferees and judgesCamp owners and managers Camp owners and managers will receive 5,000 baht per month for three monthsCamps themselves Depending on the size of the camp, the camp will be granted 10,000 baht (small camp), 20,000 baht (medium camp), or 30,000 baht (large camp)Promoters Promoters may be eligible for grantsProper documentation and proof of occupation are needed to apply. Those who fail to produce proof will not be considered for aid. Those approved for aide will have money deposited into their bank accounts in the beginning of June. Registration is open until May 31.Please support the continuation of content on Muay Ying via Patreon News
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