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 Muay
Thai:
a fighting tradition
The most popular sport in Thailand, Muay Thai
(Thai boxing) draws the crowds, captivates
the TV audiences and bewitches the punters.
Despite the violent nature of the sport, the
ceremonial start to the matches, involving
ancient superstitions and religious rituals,
gives the fights their particular atmosphere.
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 The
Art of Takraw
One of the most popular traditional sports
in Thailand, the takraw has many followers.
Because it is very difficult to practise,
it requires a relentless training to master
techniques which imitate art more than they
do sport.
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 Kitesurf:
autant en emporte le vent...
Dès 16 ans, les amateurs de sports
nautiques, débutants ou confirmés,
peuvent s’adonner aux joies du kitesurf. Simple
glissade sur l’eau ou envol à plus
de six mètres, les sensations fortes
sont garanties. Accrochez-vous! 
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 Race
fever
For the love of horses? Perhaps. For the profit-
maybe. For the heat of the races - for sure!
Bangkokians gather at the capital's racecourse
on Sundays to stake their bets - and sometimes
win!
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 Well
in body, well in mind...
From time to time, Thais also need to escape
the stress of the capital, away from the noise
and pollution of the infernal traffic. As
a source of release, they go to the parks
to let off steam.
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 Erawan
Falls Challenge 2002
There are various ways to discover a region.
The Adventure Racing Thailand Association
offers the courageous amongst us the chance
to do this in a sporting setting. On a Sunday
in June the organizers invite participants
on a trek to explore the Erawan Falls.
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