My impressions of the new Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Photo by Roman P. Aguila When news of the impending closure of Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Rama IV Road was announced several months ago, Muay Thai fans around the world reeled in dismay. Granted, the...
View ArticleEnd of Year Post
Photo taken during the last training session of 2014 at Eminent Air Boxing Gym Well, it’s 31st December, 2014 and I feel I should mark the end of another year with some kind of roundup. On a personal...
View ArticleMuay Ying in Thailand: Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
Teresa Wintermyr (Sweden) after winning the fight for third place in 2014’s World Muay Thai Angels tournament. Photo by Elaine Östman. “Hey Melissa, why don’t you write an article on the current status...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: A New Ring at Lumpinee
When the announcement was made that this year’s World Muaythai Federation (WMF) amateur championships would be held at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, it created a stir on social media. While the tournament...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Kaolanlek Wai Kru
When you need a “wai kru” demonstration, Kaolanlek Kaowichit is your man. Shown here performing the ritual dance (which symbolises paying respect to a teacher) at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok....
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