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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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 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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