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Story of Nai Khanomtom & facts about Thailand's tourisum

In 1767, invading Burmese soldiers arrested thousands of people from ancient Thai capital of Ayuthya and took them to Burma as prisoners. Among the prisoners, there were few Thai boxers. In 1774, the Burmese King, Hsinbyushin, asked his administration to organize a seven-day, seven-night religious festival in honor of the pagoda where the Buddha's relics are preserved. At one point of the festival, a Thai prisoner named Nai Khanomtom expressed intention to participate in the Burmese Boxing ( Which later became kick boxing ) competition. The boxing ring was set up in front of the throne. King Hsinbyushin gave permission to Nai Khanomtom but said Nai Khanomtom had to fight the Burmese champion. Before the fight started, Nai Khanomtom performed a pre-fight dance to pay respects to his teachers and ancestors. When the fight began, Nai Khanomtom charged out and knocked out his opponent with powerful punches, kicks, elbow hits and knee blows. The Burmese referee, bamboozl