The Potential 'Irreversible Damage' of Muay Thai | 2019 Episode | SBS Dateline

In 2019, Dateline went to Thailand for the story about Muay Thai -- one of the toughest martial arts in the world. But after the death of a child boxer, Thailand debates the future of its national sport. Is Muay Thai an ancient art form or child abuse? 0:00: One of Thailand's best child fighters 4:48: Potential dangers of Muay Thai 7:33: What this brain specialist wants to see change 9:59: A way out of poverty 12:28: Preparing for a Muay Thai fight 15:58: A family legacy 19.39: Push for new boxing legislation 22.42: Phuripat's fight Subscribe to Dateline: https://bit.ly/3gkQHtr Website http://www.sbs.com.au/news/dateline Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DatelineSBS/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/datelinesbs/ Watch more Dateline, SBS 9.30pm Tuesday, and on SBS On Demand. Dateline is an Australian award-winning international documentary series with a current affairs backbone. Every week we transport you to a different part of the world to share half-hour stories about family, social injustice, identity, tragedy, redemption and survival. We scour the globe to bring you special characters and a world of daring stories. Network Terms & Conditions: https://www.sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://www.sbs.com.au/complaints