THAI BOXING ARTS: MODEL OF LEARNING AND CREATIVE SOCIAL NETWORK BUILDING

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) To study knowledge and the creative process of Muay Thai arts. 2) To develop a model Muay Thai Learning Organization. 3) To strengthen the learning network of Muay Thai organizations and the creative social development. The research instruments were interviews and group discussions. The sample group was Muay Thai art experts from government agencies and people who practice Muay Thai in the research area. A group of 18 people.

The results of this research were as follows:

1) Culture, It is the continuation and dissemination of Thai arts and culture, including Wai Kru to remain with Thai boxing all along 2) Self-defense, Muay Thai is the most feared self-defense art. Can do harm to hurt enemies 3)A career can generate a lot of income for a boxer. Famous boxers have quite a high cost in each punch 4)Travel, Many foreigners come to Thailand with 'Boxing' as their main target, keeping tourism open 5)Network, A Muay Thai Network Development Project has been created. To encourage cooperation and linkage among entrepreneurs in the Muay Thai network by focusing on the integration of the upstream, midstream, downstream networks into a strong network 6) Learning and Building Creative Social Networking Approaches Consists of The following are Culture, Learning, Permanence, and Network.