The management of Thai Boxing to benefit communities in Chiang Mai

Abstract

There were three objectives following: 1) To study the situation of Muay Thai at the national and international level, 2) To study the management of Muay Thai at the national and international level to benefit the community and the nation, and 3) to find a proposal for the management of Muay Thai to benefit the local community in Chiang Mai.

Firstly, the result of a study on the situation of Muay Thai in the country and internationally is related to the situation of Muay Thai in the country and abroad. Muay Thai was facing with the worst situation because of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the governments still supported it and promote Muay Thai all the time; moreover: they adjusted laws regarding Muay Thai to be up-to-date and consistent with the situation. It was also been an applicable law in all sectors of the Muay Thai industry.

Secondly, the result of research on the management of Muay Thai to benefit society, community, and the nation. It shows that economic management, social management, art and culture of education, health, entertaining management, political entertainment, and factors supporting the management and development of Muay Thai, business operations in the Muay Thai industry, advancement of information technology, and receiving support from the government, and the private sector were related to contribute to the society, community and the nation.

Thirdly, the result of research on proposals as guidelines for Muay Thai management to benefit society and communities in Chiang Mai, and the nation. There are five guidelines were found in this research consisted  1) to develop Muay Thai to become a learning center, 2) to establish a local Muay Thai club, 3) to produce community leaders based on being a boxer, 4) to inspire Muay Thai to the new generation, and 5) to create Muay Thai to be a social enterprise.