Fuck you Mickey D’s

Shot on location in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
By far the best early morning meal I have ever had. Wat was selling chicken kebabs with sweet chillie sauce and Corn for a meager 60 baht. Most tourists were heading towards the burger van down the road.
The west has it’s addiction to grease and fast food, with the conglomerates driving the price of healthy food up. They wonder why obesity is killing children; 1 big mac is 20% of what vegetables cost, go figure!

Thai Boxing: Wai Kru Ritual

Before entering the ring many fighters perform rituals. Some kneel before the ring, others might pray with their coach or by themselves or perform a series of repetitive movements, such as touching the ring ropes 3 times. Thai boxers always climb over the top rope when entering the ring, because in Thai culture the head is considered to be more important than the feet, which are thought to be dirty. It is therefore important to always have the head above the feet while entering the ring.
Once in the ring, the fighters go to the centre and bow to each side. Now begins the Wai Kru ritual or (Wai khru ram muay). The Wai Kru usually starts with the fighter walking around the ring, counter-clockwise. This could be described as “sealing the ring”, showing that the match is between only these two combatants. The ritual is both practical and spiritual. In a practical sense, it prepares the body for combat.

Waiting to be used

Thai boxing gloves, ready for action. Shot on location on Phi Phi Island, Thailand