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    Thai boxing matches resume after lockdown, but audiences stay home

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    Thai boxing matches resume after lockdown, but audiences stay home

    Rules have yet to be issued on when and how audiences will be allowed at sports venues


    Published:  July 04, 2020 21:23 Reuters  and  Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Editor

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    Bangkok: Thai boxing matches resumed on Saturday after more than three months as the nation eases its coronavirus lockdown, but fans of the popular sport will have to make do with watching on television for now. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Leaders of the sport hailed the return to the ring after the shutdown, which left hundreds of boxers and referees without work, and said they hoped spectators would be allowed to attend matches again soon. Image Credit: Reuters
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    "I'm very happy and excited to get back to the ring ... But I feel a bit strange. I was used to the sounds of crowds cheering, but there's no audience," said Khathawut Tumthong, a 21-year-old boxer. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Thailand's government has eased most curbs to try to revive an economy badly hit by the pandemic, with sports competitions among the latest activities to resume. No local transmissions of the virus have been reported for 40 days. Image Credit: Reuters
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    However, authorities have yet to issue rules on when and how audiences will be allowed at sports venues. In March, a spike in virus cases was linked to a boxing match in Bangkok. Image Credit: Reuters
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    "Today is a good start for the boxing industry," said Viboon Jampa-nguern, head of Thailand's boxing committee. Image Credit: Reuters
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    "Boxers are in jeopardy, they don't have alternative jobs. The same goes for those who work as boxing referees, they don't have second jobs to support them," he said. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Thailand's tourism-driven economy could contract a record 8.1% this year, with the number of foreign tourists expected to tumble 80%, the central bank has forecast. Image Credit: Reuters

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