Chiang Rai girl gets her boxing gloves on to help family

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Chiang Rai girl gets her boxing gloves on to help family

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

JUST one year ago, a Chiang Rai schoolgirl decided to become a boxer in the hope of earning some cash to help her family.

 

Chiao-jow sae Foong, known in the canvas ring as Dao Siam Rajapraja 15, has already fought 12 matches during the past year, winning nine and losing three. 

 

Born as the 10th child of a large and loving but cash-strapped family in the far North, 17-year-old Chiao-jow understands the need to make money to keep both herself and her younger brother in school. 

 

She said her parents had to take care of her elder brother who had a physical disability and had already struggled financially. 

 

“Now I earn more than Bt1,000 per match. I might also earn tips from people who appreciate my abilities,” she said. 

 

Her physical-education teacher and boxing trainer, Seksan Sriwongwan, said Chiao-jow received Bt3,000 from her latest bout. 

 

Chiao-jow is a Mathayom 6 student at the Rajaprajanugroh 15 School in Chiang Rai’s Chiang Saen district. Three years ago, the Chiang Saen Municipality gave the school boxing equipment, prompting it to look for a physical-education teacher who knew about the sport.

 

Seksan emerged as the successful candidate. Initially, he focused on teaching students how to box so that they knew how to protect themselves. 

 

“But after some time, I asked for the school’s permission to start a boxing gym that fields contestants in matches. I’ve noticed money can be useful to students. Boxing matches can give them income,” Seksan said.

 

“We have tried to provide support that children need. The school has paid for their travel expenses and allowances related to boxing.”

 

Chiao-jow, an ethnic Yao, said: At first, I was offered only Bt450 a match. But now my wages have climbed.” 

 

Boxing can, of course, be a bruising pursuit, but Chiao-jow said that will not hold her back.

 

“I have made my choice to fight in the canvas ring for money. So I have to be patient. I understand boxing is not a comfortable path,” Chai-jow said. 

Ten other children, some as young as 11 or 12, also work out in the gym. 

 

Seksan said that in leading children along the boxing path, he has striven to ensure that their boxing schedules do not clash with their classroom routines. 

 

Safety is also a priority for Seksan. “I try to ensure that our young boxers won’t have any brain injuries,” he said.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30313792

 

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-04-30

[PatOngo]

Good to see the state welfare system is alive and well!

[NoshowJones]

What a beautiful face she has, can anyone honestly tell me of a Farang lady with a more beautiful face than that? I include models and movie stars in this.

[dageurreotype]

5 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Good to see the state welfare system is alive and well!

Better boxing gloves on than knickers off. Good for her.

[dageurreotype]

24 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

What a beautiful face she has, can anyone honestly tell me of a Farang lady with a more beautiful face than that? I include models and movie stars in this.

Bit early isn't it?

[F4UCorsair]

Now her nose will be even smaller and flatter!!

 

Admirable thing to do, helping out the family, but I have to wonder why a cash strapped family has 10 kids??  Maybe unable to afford contraception, but it's a lot cheaper than raising a kid.

Edited April 30, 2017 by F4UCorsair

[F4UCorsair]

52 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

What a beautiful face she has, can anyone honestly tell me of a Farang lady with a more beautiful face than that? I include models and movie stars in this.

Hold on possum....you're going a bit overboard.

[balo]

19 minutes ago, F4UCorsair said:

ut I have to wonder why a cash strapped family has 10 kids??  

Same as in other undeveloped countries they believe if they produce enough kids one of them might hit the jack pot one day and make them rich . 

 

[yellowboat]

14 minutes ago, balo said:

Same as in other undeveloped countries they believe if they produce enough kids one of them might hit the jack pot one day and make them rich . 

 

Would have to agree with you in theory, but she is gorgeous and a good kid.  She might get lucky one day and get movie parts or stunt as she gets older.