Muay Thai boxing is Thailand’s national sport.
Boxing with eight limbs — legs, knees and elbows as well as arms — is not for the faint-hearted, combatants can be female, and even American.
David Hecht watched American fighter Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu fight in Thailand.
Help keep The World going strong!
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.