Lohm Muay

I imagine once humans figured out the whole fire and hunting deal, it wasn’t long until we started betting on stuff.  It seems like second nature to just bet on stuff.

Gamblers@Lumpini  Michael Soo Photography

Eventually the betting and the money find their way into the playing field, court or ring.  A few weeks ago Singhkla Sor. Khamsing was found guilty of throwing fights aka Lohm Muay (lohm means fall).  I’m unclear as to how many fights he’s been implemented in, or how they even figured it out.  There is a long history of it in Muay Thai.  It’s a dirty little secret no one seems to want to talk about. Read more