by Mitch Connor

 

Traffic congestion woes have hit the bustling Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, with Watchara Jaruriyanon, the Managing Director of Tiger Muay Thai training facility, urging authorities to intervene. The street, albeit petite, is a hub of activity, largely due to the parked cars lining both sides of the road.

 

Watchara voiced his concerns during a meeting aimed at backing the government’s initiative to issue special Muay Thai visas. This scheme allows tourists a 90-day stay in the country to learn and practice the revered martial art of Muay Thai.

 

“As a boxing camp operator, I am delighted that the government supports the issuance of special visas for tourists to practice Muay Thai for 90 days. This will attract more tourists and those keen on travelling to practice boxing in Phuket.”

 

He believes that this move will stimulate the economy, as boxing is largely viewed as a health practice in most provinces. Despite this, Watchara highlighted that there are numerous boxing camps in Phuket, some registered, others not.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of The Phuket News

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-12

 

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 largely due to the parked cars lining both sides of the road.

 

Duh, so prohibit cars from parking on both sides, one side is ample - now what's so difficult about that ??

44 minutes ago, JoePai said:

 largely due to the parked cars lining both sides of the road.

 

Duh, so prohibit cars from parking on both sides, one side is ample - now what's so difficult about that ??

The difficulty resides in requiring an overall of the whole culture in Thailand.

Why should I walk 20 meters when I can stop just in front of the door of the 7/11 ?