Thailand: Muay Thai promoted in prisons

The Bangkok Prison Fight Gym was abuzz with sparring fighters Tuesday, as international fighters were busy training for upcoming Muay Thai tournaments. <br /> <br />Prison Fight is a charity Muay Thai and boxing event that takes place in different prisons in Thailand. The aim is to promote sport among prisoners, and to help them with better social adaptation in the future. <br /> <br />The tradition of holding the boxing tournaments in Thai prisons dates back to 1767 when after the downfall of the Ayutthaya Kingdom thousands of soldiers were taken prisoner. <br /> <br />Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ruptly <br />Twitter: http://twitter.com/Ruptly <br />LiveLeak: http://www.liveleak.com/c/Ruptly <br />Google Plus: http://plus.google.com/111498286331086224967 <br />Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Ruptly <br />Video on Demand: http://www.ruptly.tv