After decades of military authoritarianism, student demonstrators in Bangkok began to call for the restoration of constitutional rule and a return to democracy. In the face of the challenge, the entrenched generals refused to negotiate and arrested the protest leaders, claiming they were influenced by communism. It paved the way for the popular uprising of Oct 14, 1973.
It’s just the boxing ticket for foreigners
It’s just the boxing ticket for foreigners
MUAY THAI: The army has announced it will only sell tickets for bouts at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium to foreigners, saying the move will curb the activities of local gamblers.
Fighters at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium Photo: AFP.
“The tickets would also be sold to foreign tourists to stimulate tourism and also encourage visitors learn Muay Thai after the COVID-19 emergency is over,” army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae said yesterday (Mar 12) after a Thai Royal Armed Forces meeting.
He said the move is part of the army’s attempt to “rebrand” the the 64-year-old boxing stadium, which has long been associated with gambling.