Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is...

By Nicholas Yong and Lauren DeCicca · The New York Times – World

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.