Thailand's Law for Prison Escape
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Thailand's Law for Prison Escape
The ceremonial and 'religious' (Although this is a Martial Art, it is a highly regarded national sport and therefore has its own ceremonial and almost seemingly religious background) reasoning behind this is in the supposed origins of Muay Thai, whereby a man called Naruesan (I believe; it may be incorrect and if so, please correct me in the bottom) was captured by the Burmese. Following this he defeated every single one of the Burmese's best fighters and for that reason he earned his freedom. Following this, he taught his martial art that did such a spectacular feat, which is now often dramatized in Thailand on special occasions.
Similarly, the new rule in Thailand, as ex-fighters have huge amounts of respect, they have the choice to go to a camp and train for a Muay Thai fight. In this Muay Thai fight, if they prove to be the victor, they earn their freedom, however if not they return to their prison to continue life. This new law applies to men and women of all crimes- murder, theft, burglary and so forth. The reason this is controversial (Although it may seem blatant, ask yourself and you will find that it is not as blatant as it appears) is because of the very preconception that to be responsible for a crime, you have to have a certain level of aggression and either recklessness or disregard to do such a thing. Then the Thai law presents something that can only be considered as a substitution for rehabilitation and jail-time through violence in and of itself. Although there are advantages (Though these may be considered hypothetical), such as discipline, subliminally giving respect (Through the practice known as the Wai Kru, Ram Muay and some other names; whereby in a ceremonial dance they praise the spirits of the 4 corners of the ring to give them strength) and some others, it is still undeniably a violent activity.
The law seemingly endorses violence, which is the very thing prisons try to oppose, although the morality of violent men being redeemed through violent means. Thai prisons, due to it being an LEDC are very uncomfortable and sometimes the conditions are bad to the extent of being called immoral. It then conflicts with the supposed immorality of this escape from prison. Often prisoners may be beaten by guards and have to urinate and excrement in small holes serving as toilets that even most upper-lower and middle class have. Overall, I think that this is important and must be put to a debate. Tell me your views, opinions and reasoning.
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