The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization, and the Association Institute of Thai Martial Arts will organize “The World Thai Martial Arts Festival and Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony 2012” between 17-23 March 2012, at Nai Khanom Tom Monument, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Stadium. This festival aims to preserve Thai martial arts and self-defense and is a tribute to Nai Khanom Tom, who is highly regarded as a Muay Thai folk hero. More information and full schedule: www.muaythaifestival.com
Since when did thai boxing become a martial art? it originated from the jaturungkabart.