I remember Chiang Mai as a R&R place for Marines, sailors and some USAF back in late 90s, Just watch your wallet and your life. Thailand is still a beautiful country
You have native Thai martial system
1. Muay thai /Muay Boran
2. Krabi Kabong
3. Lerdrit (unknown
NOTE: It is said that the above arts are actually Burmese but when the Thai nation (geography) was estableihed, it was done before even the nation /state of Burma (still an unknown region by many) came into being!
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