Regarding to the promotion of standardization of Muaythai in foreign countries, the symbol, “Muaythai Select” was proposed. This standard symbol will be given by the Department of Tourism and Sports to qualified foreign Muaythai camps. There are three categories depending on the size of boxing camp, namely big, medium, and small size respectively. This is to standardize foreign Muaythai camps. It can be a tool for promoting quality Muaythai camps and alert foreign Muaythai camps to pay attention on teaching proper Muaythai techniques. It also spreads Thai uniqueness internationally and encourages foreign Muaythai camps to hire Muaythai coaches and buy products from Thailand. This is another way to make revenue for the country.

Regarding to this, the Department of Tourism of Thailand was assigned to support sport tourism marketing. SAT was assigned for the arrangement of sport economic boxing, professional Muaythai, and Muaythai competitions for excellence. Certificate will be delivered to boxing trainers and Muaythai camps of different standard levels. Department of Physical Education was assigned to support conservation of Muaythai and exercise by using Muaythai as a main sport for youths and people. Muaythai curriculum will be added to primary, secondary education, bachelor’s degree to doctor degree in both Thai and English languages. The Department of Foreign Affairs is ready to issue NON-ED visa for foreigner interested in learning Muaythai arranged by the department during the study in Thailand. He asked for cooperation from Olympic Thai to push on Muaythai toward Olympic and that Muaythai will be added as one of Olympic competition. This will integrate and crystallize the overall image of academy, standard, and earn numerous economic and social profits to Thailand in the aspect of revenue, reputation, and honor.

 

Source: http://www.thairath.co.th/content/sport/188451