Bangkok, 19 March, 2018 – The World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 2018 has helped to ensure proper preservation of Thailand’s martial arts for future generations. This year marks the 14th edition of this internationally-recognised event.
Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with related public and private sectors, the World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 2018, held in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya from 16 to 17 March, saw over 1,800 international disciples of the art of Muay Thai from over 60 countries attending to pay respect to the Muay Thai’s teachers in a heart-warming ritual.
The Wai Khru ceremony on 17 March was presided over by Mr. Pichien Limwangyu (above photo, right), Vice Governor of Ayutthaya province, and Mr. Santi Chudintra (left), TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Asia and South Pacific)
Video of the event on 17 March, 2018
Below are some photos of the event on 17 March, 2018.
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For more information of the 2018 event, please click: Annual World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 2018 brings 1,800 international disciples to Ayutthaya
For travel articles on the art of Muay Thai and the Wai Khru ceremony, please click: Wai Khru Muay Thai Ritual: Why It Matters or Discover the amazing martial art of Muay Thai
