BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin considers Muay Thai as the country’s top soft power with enormous economic potential, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Friday (Dec 8).
The prime minister said his government wanted to see Muay Thai taught in schools to help create more professional boxers who are capable of teaching the Thai martial art overseas, according to the spokesman.
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