I hear getting punched in the head when you are 10 over and over is good for your physical development. I wish I was punched in the head over and over when I was little. :(

Much better than watching MTV and playing video games all day.

Whatever. Smoke pot and join a rock-n-roll band.

At least these kids are not roaming the streets, and getting into trouble..........they are learning discipline and physical fitness.................

Now if these teens were American couch potatos texting their friends 24/7.........well that would make them trendy and normal, wouldn't it.......................

Mai pen lai krup! Sawadee.

Khuṇ phūd thịy?

The Land of Smiles at its best, except for the Women who are the best on the planet hands down!

C̄hạn rạk cheīyngh̄ım̀

Khn thịy thī̀ yìng h̄ıỵ̀ thī̀s̄ud

Muay Thai is a form of self discipline just like Karate, Pen chak silat, aikido, savate, and other arts.

Where is the Thai Prime Minister? Thai is a buddhist nation. Budhist is supposed to promote peace, not violent, and it is supposed to promote nurturing and loving manner, not to stir up the violence against humanity. And that is not the theme of the Buddhism.

Boys are child labor and it is a violation. And they cannot use the boys as a fighter, without a helmet and without a breastplate, for the boy's brain is not even fully developed. The whole boy's boxing is to kill their next generation, and then the next generation when they grow up, they become handicapped and severely disabled people.

In U.S.A. when kids are riding a bike, they have to wear a helmet; or there will be a citation if they meet the authority. Now, the boy's boxing, then, how many falls will be made from the bike?

The boy's boxing is another brutal and cruel act against humanity in which it does not matter which religion they choose. It is a simply violation of the Universal Human Right and against the children.

Stop it!

Those of us who have been to Thailand (other than Pattaya or Phuket), have Thai family members, or appreciate Thai culture know better than what many opinions appear to portray in this comment section. I am not a martial artist by trade and I cannot vouch for every Asian martial art in that it teaches self control, respect, etc.; but what I can vouch for is the Thai culture, which does teach respect, perhaps especially in the muay thai camps. Anyone that has actually been to a traditional muay thai boxing tournament will notice the deep respect the fighters pay to each other and to each other's trainers, especially after the match concludes. The fighters approach the ring in humility, whether they are the best or just beginners. Exceptions are the farang (foreigners) who come with the stereotypical Western bravado akin to what is seen in Western boxing matches. Even then, the Thai muay thai fighter continues to pay respect to the Western fighter despite his opponents lack of social grace and often times arrogance. One more thing, Thailand has a rich culture and a fascinating history for people who are interested in those kinds of things. Of course, you will not find much of the culture in Pattaya or Phuket as these areas cater to tourists. To say Thailand lacks culture or that it is simply the "world's brothel," is ignorant.

Hopefully these little rasquels will have a chance to get into law enforcement and earn a livable wage someday. The chances for them having a sucessful life in that country is slim, but this sport teaches them life skills and fair play in sport and is health orented. May god watch over them and guide them to prospairity.