Muay Boran: The Deadly Predecessor of Muay Thai While most people are familiar with Thailand’s national martial art, Muay Thai, far less is understood about its ancient forerunner, Muay Boran. Muay Boran is not a spectator sport. Like its counterparts in the region...
What is Muay Thai? Discover the Art of Eight Limbs Muay Thai is more than just a martial art. It’s a national sport, a community, and a way of life. It is entrenched in Thai culture and is respected all over the world. I spent many years training Muay Thai at multiple...
A Tale of Two Communities : the development of community tourism of Chantaburi and Bang Namphung The tourism industry has been a driving engine of Thailand’s economic growth since the 1990s. In 2018, more than 38.28 million tourists visited the kingdom and there...
Looking for exercise? In a country where almost, every street corner is devoted to the cooking and eating of food, visitors could be forgiven for wondering how Thais manage to stay in such good shape. Moreover, Thai people love hanging around in air-conditioned...
"Nan Model" SEP for SDGs In 2009, the Pid Thong Lang Phra Foundation chose Nan province of Thailand as a pilot model to apply the sufficiency economy philosophy (SEP) of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great as a guiding principle in resolving socio-economic...
On 12 December 2019, “Nuad Thai” or Thai massage has been added to UNESCO’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list. The UNESCO praised the traditional Thai massage as part of Thai arts, science, and culture. Without using medicine, the massage is an antique remedy that...
Hala-Bala Lake or Bala-Hala Lake is a natural wonder worthy of exploration for nature enthusiasts. The Lake is surrounded by the largest tropical rainforest in the Southern border provinces of Thailand. Its total area is approximately 800,000 rai (1,280 square...
© 2021 Thailand NOW. All rights reserved.
Thailand NOW
Thailand NOW
Thailand NOW