Category Kun Khmer

Kun Khmer, Sport

Cambodia Double Down in Kun Khmer Spat Despite Thai Boycott Threat

Cambodia have stated that they will be using the term “Kun Khmer” to refer to the sport otherwise known as Muoy Thai in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games, despite Thailand threatening to boycott the event. To read about the ongoing…

Kun Khmer, Other, Sport

Muoy Thai or Kun Khmer – Let Battle Commence

What’s in a name as Shakespeare once asked, well when it comes to sport andnational identity seemingly a lot, with the current hot potato being whether a certain sport should be called Muoy Thai, or Kun Khmer. The controversy arose…

Kun Khmer, Sport

Khmer boxer Prum Samnang Beats British Opponent

Khmer boxer Prum Samnang has defeated British fighter Thomas Carpenter in an event in Thailand, earning plaudits from Cambodian and Thai fans, despite their current animosity to each other. During the Muay Thai, or Kun Khmer match (depending on your…