History of Muay Thai and Muay Thai training  What is Muay Thai
or Thai Boxing?   Today its definitive origins are debated by
modern scholars, as much of the muay thai history was lost when
the Burmese ransacked Ayudhaya, Siam’s capital city in Thailand,
during the 14th century.  Most written muya thai history was
lost when the Burmese looted the temples and depositories of
knowledge held in Ayudhaya, and what volumes were saved are now
national treasures that are preserved and protected as
documentation for Thai culture and heritage.  (Note: Many fine
books on Thai history, culture and Muay Thai History are
available in bookstores like Asia Books and can be ordered
online from sites like Amazon)  History of Muay Thai & Origin
The King of Thailand is an avid fan of Muay Thai. Since being
crowned its popularity has grown more than in any other era in
history.  The Sukhothai Era  ancient-mtIn 1238 (Buddhist years),
the first Thai army was created in the northern city of
Sukhothai, Siam being its capital. The r