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Famous Sports of Thailand

Thailand is famous due to several reasons including its sports. One of the reasons that have made Thailand so much popular is its sports. In this post, you will get some information about famous Thailand Sports.

Muay Thai – A world famous fight art. It is a form of kickboxing and is also known as Thai boxing. It is not just a sport for Thailand but an extra ordinary sport because it is the national sport of Thailand. It is one of the sports that bring lots of medals in Olympics every time. Muay Thai is different from Western boxing because that was limited to use of body parts. In Muay Thai, you can have kicks, punches, knees stroke, elbow strikes, etc.

Takraw – It is a native game of Thailand, which is enjoyed everywhere in Thailand. In this game, players have to hit a rattan ball with feet, knees, chest, and head, which means they cannot use their hands to touch the ball while playing the game. Another form of this game is Sepak Takraw, which is similar to Volleyball but with some differences.

Golf – If you want to know the Golf Capital of Asia then the name is Thailand. Yes, Thailand is called the Golf capital of Asia. Golfers from all over the world come here to have some special moments spend on the golf courses here in Thailand. Singapore, South Africa, Japan, Korea, UK, and the USA are some of the names to mention from where people come here to play Golf. One of the main reasons is the climate and the abundance of golf courses. There are about 200 golf courses in Thailand where you can play golf almost every day. Alpine Golf & Sports Club, Thai Country Club, Amata Spring Country Club, and Black Mountain Golf Club are a few famous golf courses.

Apart from these sports, there are many other famous sports in Thailand like basketball, kite fighting, rugby, weightlifting, boat racing, scuba diving etc.