In case you hadnt known, Buakaw has gone missing from his gym and has surfaced now on Thai television speaking out against his gym. Read more/Watch the interview http://fightsportasia.com/2012/03/12/buakaw-speaks-out-i-wanted-to-retire-por-pramuk-control-m/
Damn that really sucks, very fishy situation. Big loss as a fight fan, I hope he can retire and live his life in peace if that is what he wishes.
I imagine as is usually the case in Thailand if the right people are paid the right sum, he'll be allowed to do as he pleases.
I just rewatched the interview and my blood runs red with anger. I really thought that over the last decade with the international exposure that Thai Muay Thai is getting due to MMA, lighterweight K1s, increased visitors to train and the internet etc etc that this stuff would a have become less obvious and rife. The fact that it is still happening to arguable Thailand's most famous fighter ever is so ****in sad and heart breaking. I guess I was naive to think differntly, but I'm so ****in disgusted and really sad about it. Humans can be so ****in shitty. Sorry to rant, but it really get's me sht like this.