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elbow to the head.

What is di erent in ghting Thais versus
foreigners?
Thai ghters have a very good command of the
Muay Thai techniques, and they have skills in Mae
Mai Muay Thai. Foreigners usually excel with their
st techniques but are less skilled in Muay Thai.
They often ght instinctively and mix kickboxing
and Muay Thai. For the best possible preparation,
they study video clips of our ghts. Thai ghters
will have to do the same in the future.

What have you got planned for your future in
Muay Thai and in your life?
I would like to remain active in Muay Thai for as
long as possible, and I would also like to learn more
about Mae Mai Muay Thai. I will always give my
best in training and in competitions. After my career
I would like to build up a training camp for
children to keep them away from drugs. I hope that
one day I’ll be able to open such a gym jointly with
a friend. Currently I am building a house in Ubon
Ratchathani [in northeast Thailand], where I own a
plantation. I enjoy a peaceful environment and a
simple life. I plan to have a garden and to live with