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Soft power ‘No. 1 export’ strategy Introduction of special visas and expansion of school classes

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Thailand, which is pursuing the development of soft power as a national task, is mobilizing national capabilities by putting the traditional martial art Muay Thai at the forefront and providing intensive support.

According to the Bangkok Post on the 23rd, Patongtan Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pua Thai Party and vice-chairman of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, announced the day before that he would strengthen Muay Thai's position through various strategies, including adopting it as an Olympic sport, as one of the means of promoting soft power.

He said, "There will be an opportunity to cheer on the Muay Thai athletes representing Thailand at the Olympics," and said he would introduce a rating system similar to Taekwondo, which is divided into color bands, to make Muay Thai more popular among foreigners. It was conveyed through.

In addition, he added that he plans to maximize the potential of Muay Thai, the national sport, through Muay Thai competitions, training of leaders, expansion of overseas Muay Thai camps, and promotion of the Muay Thai equipment industry.

The Thai government has selected Muay Thai as its 'number one export' soft power and is accelerating its globalization.

We are also actively promoting Muay Thai by sending Muay Thai instructors overseas and holding master classes in foreign countries.

In April, a special friendly match will be held between Muay Thai legend Buakau and Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao.

The government has decided to provide foreigners who enter the country to learn Muay Thai with a special visa that allows them to stay in Thailand for up to three months.

Muay Thai classes are also expanding in schools.

The National Soft Power Strategy Committee signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bangkok City and plans to conduct Muay Thai classes.

About 20 schools will participate in the pilot program starting next semester.The government dispatches Muay Thai teachers and provides equipment. 토토사이트