PUBLISHED : 23 Jan 2024 at 05:16
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the deputy chairperson of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, is pushing to have Muay Thai become an Olympic sport.
Ms Paetongtarn outlined her goals in strengthening Muay Thai’s position as one of Thailand’s soft power tools through several strategies, including being included in the Olympics.
“We will get the opportunity to cheer on Muay Thai boxers representing Thailand in the Olympics one day,” she said via Facebook.
Ms Paetongtarn said she and her team would seek to make Muay Thai more popular among foreigners through other initiatives, such as incorporating a ranking system similar to Taekwondo’s belt ranking system.
She also talked about ways to aid Muay Thai…
