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Author Frances Watthanaya

Frances Watthanaya

Frances Watthanaya

After receiving a Muay Thai scholarship to train at a prominent gym in Northern Thailand, Watthanaya packed her bags at 19 and left home with a one way ticket. She ended up at a Bangkok street gym affiliated with Sor. Thanikul and married one of the fighters. They took off up country and Watthanaya fought her way through Issan. Now, with a degree in tote, and a seven year old daughter, she is running a non-profit Muay Thai gym with her husband in his village.

THE CULTURE OF FIGHTING COCKERELS IN THAILAND

Frances Watthanaya
12 February 2018
Analysis, Countries, Thailand
The raising and fighting of cockerels is a intricate part of Thai culture and a lucrative business as well.
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CHILDREN FIGHTERS OF THAILAND

Frances Watthanaya
16 November 2017
Analysis, Thailand
Fighting offers kids like not only a path out of poverty, but a chance to make something of themselves, writes Frances Watthanaya.

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