Power play

Iranian boys Khashayar, 12, and Ahoora, 6, practise Thai boxing at Phet Yindee Muay Thai Academy in Bangkok on Friday last week during their vacation in the country. Because of its international popularity, Muay Thai is seen as a key way of promoting the kingdom through soft power. Its market value is now estimated at more than 100 billion baht. (Photos: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)