Chatploy S. Boonsawat stands on the boxing ring in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Oct. 20, 2009."I want to be a national champion of the Muay Thai (Thai traditional boxing)!" Chatploy S. Boonsawat told the reporter. If not seen, it is difficult to link the 12-year-old boy with dark skin and runty body to the four champion belts and the record of 74 wins in 80 games. From the beginning of his participation to the present, Chatploy has earned 50,000 Thai Baht (about 1,500 U.S. dollars) in all. "I will keep on fighting, and earn money for my education." Chatploy said so when he talked about the future.Child Watch Project researcher Sombart Rittidej told reporter that there are about 20,000 children who are under 15-year-old take part in the Muay Thai competition. In rural area, the reward for each game is about 500 Thai Baht (about 15 U.S. dollars), while in urban areas, the reward is about 1,000 Thai Baht (about 30 U.S. dollars).[Xinhua] |
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