Comments on: Muay Thai

By: josh

josh — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:01:21 +0000

haha had forgotten about that first Praxis interview. No photos from the journey. I was too frustrated it was taking so long in the Bangkok traffic.

By: Peg

Peg — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:19:49 +0000

What a walk! Glad it paid off and that you didn’t miss much. (Your monsoon-disintegrated map reminded me of your first interview at Praxis. ) What a cultural thing to see. And ringside seats–cool!

By: dadman

dadman — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:45:35 +0000

Thanks for all the pics you’ve put up recently!! And for the story about your trip to the stadium. Did you take any pictures on the way there?

By: josh

josh — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:12:12 +0000

We were in Thailand for 15 days, which was the length of our visa. Next to Laos, then Vietnam.

The protesting in Bangkok didn’t effect us negatively, but it was very obvious it was going on. Mainly just lots of people in red shirts standing around protesting, blocking streets and things. Luckily we were able to fly out.

By: Clara

Clara — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:47:02 +0000

You’re seeing all types of cultural events. I’d pass on the boxing, but it does give you insight into the culture of Thailand–and the monsoon and rush hour traffic. I’ve been wondering about the political unrest in Bangkok might affect you. Have fun! How long do you think you’ll stay in Thailand? Where too next?

By: Julee Windmiller

Julee Windmiller — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:23:20 +0000

I think after all that trouble to get there, after all the
Muay Thai I would enjoy a nice Mai Thai!

By: josh

josh — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:25:49 +0000

Just about every night in Bangkok they have Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing matches at one of two different arenas. We went to Lumpini Boxing Stadium for some Tuesday night fights. The way there proved difficult. We took the public boat south, then were going to walk to the subway station. However, as soon as we got off the boat it started monsooning. Our map dissintegrated, and we couldn't find the subway. As a proposed shortcut, we hailed a tuk tuk. However, with the protesting in Bangkok added to the normally horrendous rush hour traffic, it took us a couple hours to get to the stadium. Luckily we didn't miss much. There are two preliminary fights, and then seven or eight main fights. Each fight has five three minute rounds, with fighters in red and blue corners. The fighting is mostly knees and kicks, with some punching and grappling around. As non-Thais we got ringside seats and lots of attention from the beer vendors.