Lindsey Newhall
Off-The-Grid Muay Thai: The Hideaway Camp of Northern Thailand
After more than a decade running a gym in Chiang Mai, Scottish coach Andy Thomson retreated to the hills of northern Thailand and opened a Muay Thai hill camp.
Protecting the Big Boss: The Muay Thai Bodyguard
A retired Muay Thai fighter gives a glimpse into his life as a bodyguard for a mafia-connected hotel-and-casino mogul in Macau.
New Guy in Town: A Conversation with the Managing Director of Tiger Muay Thai
We sat down with Viwat Sakulrat, the new managing director at Tiger Muay Thai, to talk about the recent changes in management and what it means for the mega-gym’s future.
On Fighting Abroad: Four Thai Fighters in Western Europe
How could four Thai boxers, who grew up in the sport and have over 1,000 fights between them, go to Europe and lose?
The Muay Thai Bee of Pai Valley
What do you do if you're ranked #1 in Bangkok's top stadia with no chance at a title shot? Go back to your hometown, disguise yourself as an out-of-shape, cigarette smoking local, and start hustling Muay Thai.
Inside Chuwattana: A Conversation with the Owner of Bangkok's Hidden Gym
We caught up with the owner of Chuwattana, one of Bangkok’s most highly regarded gyms, to talk about food, his reluctance to sponsor foreign fighters, and plans for the future.
One Night in Thailand: Gamblers, Child Fighters, and Muay Thai
When an underdog starts getting the better of a well-known fighter and the judges side with the favorite, the gamblers all but riot.
Fighting Through Injury: The Many Recoveries of Manasak Pinsinchai
Before making his comeback to the rings of Bangkok, famous fighter Manasak Pinsinchai, out of commission due to injury, had to explore his career options, including fighting with a busted knee in small festival shows and working for mafia-run casinos.
Outside the Ropes: The Life of a Chiang Mai Promoter
We sat down with the 30-year-veteran promoter of Kalare Stadium to talk about match-ups, appealing to tourist audiences, the challenges of putting together real fights, and the difference between Thai and foreign fighters.
Dor. Pewlawpakdee: The Gym in the Rice Fields
More than a dozen miles from the nearest 7-11, a little gym in the rice paddies of Thailand's northeastern region is quietly raising up small children to become champions.
Three Generations of Muay Thai: Sasiprapa Gym
Having just celebrated its 50th birthday, Sasiprapa Gym is one of the longest-functioning gyms in Bangkok.
The Muay Thai Road to Europe, Isaan-Style
With approximately 1,000 fights between them, four fighters from the Thai countryside are gearing up for their first fight in Europe. But first they'll need visas. And passports.