Kicking its way back into the reckoning

PASIR MAS: Though Thai kickboxing was banned for many years in PAS-controlled Kelantan, it was still practised “unofficially” and numerous makeshift rings were constructed in villages, especially those near the Thai border, where informal bouts were held regularly. 

The sport has a long and rich tradition in Kelantan and it was also the main form of entertainment for local folk, especially those with Siamese roots.