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MONGKON

Thaiมงคล
RomanizedMongkhon
Pronouncedmong-kon

A sacred headband worn during the Wai Kru ceremony. Blessed by monks or the Kru, it represents the fighter's gym and is believed to offer spiritual protection. Removed before the fight begins.

MORE CULTURAL TERMS

WAI KRU
ไหว้ครู
RAM MUAY
รำมวย
PRA JIAD
ประเจียด
SARAMA
สรามะ
PI JAVA
ปี่ชวา
GLAWNG KHAEK
กลองแขก
CHING
ฉิ่ง
MUAY BORAN
มวยโบราณ