Wednesday, November 08, 2006

The Kru then removes the

Mongkon from the fighter’s head and the Pong Malai from around his neck and
hangs them on the ring post.
Paprachiat
Fighters also commonly wear a cord around their bicep called the Kruang Ruang
(armband) or Paprachiat (Good Luck Charm). These are usually given to the
fighter as good luck charms by close family or by monks as talismans to ward off
harm. These armbands are worn throughout the entire fight.

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