01x04 - Remind Me

[bunniefuu]

Running out of time

Either get out or get in ♪

Days are slipping by

Won't wait to begin ♪

'Cause I'm losing

All my feathers in the wind ♪

Digging out a memory

Of who I was before ♪

And how I got involved

In this endless w*r ♪

The ones who win

Don't always need it more ♪

I'm ready for release ♪

I wait for the pain to come ♪

I beg it to believe ♪

Hailstorms coming

Baby bring it on ♪

I'm waiting for the blow ♪

I'm reaching out

To take what's mine ♪

Whichever way it rolls ♪

I dance my way

Through hailstorms anytime ♪

REMIND ME

REMIND

- Can I get in now?

- Yes.

It's gonna be all right.

Immediately after the incident,

we sent the boy to the hospital

to be examined and diagnosed

by a doctor or specialist.

But then, the boy died.

It was unfortunate, so sad.

So, uh, his body was then moved

to Police General

uh, hospital, so that

an autopsy could be done.

They needed to determine cause of death.

So then the doctor there said that

he died from a brain hemorrhage.

Uh, he confirmed that the bleeding

in the boy's brain stem

DAMRONG TASAKO, MUAY THAI TRAINER

was what actually caused

his death that night. That's it.

DAMRONG TASAKO,

UNCLE OF THE DECEASED YOUNG BOXER

On my ride home at 3 a.m.,

I didn't say a word to anyone.

I felt awful putting him

in that condition.

I'm a boxer,

and I always fight by the rules.

In that bout,

I followed all the rules they taught me.

I didn't cheat.

And I didn't do anything wrong.

I guess they're right to say that

because of me,

this terrible thing happened.

PUT FAHMAI, BOXER

If I hadn't fought tonight,

this wouldn't have happened.

PUT FAHMAI,

THE DECEASED YOUNG BOXER'S OPPONEN

He told me it felt like someone

was standing on his shoulders.

It felt heavy,

and it gave him such terrible headaches.

Like his head was being squeezed.

This went on for two weeks.

I believed it was something else.

I'm superstitious.

In this case,

I thought it could be a vengeful spirit

from the boy's past life.

So I told him to visit a temple

to see a monk.

And then have the monk make an offering

and dedicate a merit

to the vengeful spirit.

Or the monk could ordain him.

That's even better.

Whatever goes around comes around.

This is his karma. He's paying

for something he did in his past life.

Training a boxer

is not an easy feat.

Believe me, it becomes your whole life.

Is it worth getting paid a million?

No, it isn't.

When I was much younger,

I never imagined that boxing

would ever be this overwhelming.

Some say boxing is a business

or an industry.

But I see it differently.

I love Muay Thai,

and so the reason I do it is

to preserve our culture and heritage.

Muscle shakes up

Against the wall ♪

White waves in his mouth ♪

ARNOND KERDSUK

BORN MARCH 13, 2005

DIED AUGUST 15, 2019

He twists into a snake ♪

He has all the time that he needs ♪

And the eyes in the place ♪

For as long as it takes ♪

I'm a boy on my back ♪

And I'm more of a man ♪

1,000

Might try to hurt me ♪

Might try to love me too much ♪

Thank you very much, Venerable Brother.

Don't mention it.

I'm very glad to be of help to you.

We will get going now.

Farewell then.

If you were to ask me about

the current state of Muay Thai,

I would say it's pitiful.

It's our national sport.

Sadly our national sport

has always been neglected

and undervalued.

NUTTADAJ VACHIRARATTANAWONG, PROMOTER

Every time boxer

comes from a family that's poor.

Every single one.

That's a fact.

They have no choice

but to become a boxer.

Just to make a living.

Might try to hurt me ♪

Might try to love me too much ♪

All the men dance like diamonds ♪

In the back room beauties ♪

Will compare their flowers ♪

And he pulls on the mattress ♪

I am soft for the season ♪

I look up, and you're leaving ♪

No one plans to be a boxer

because it's such a violent sport.

The reason why they chose to be a boxer

is it doesn't cost anything.

Just their bodies.

So then the question is

What will they do

if you ban these boys from Muay Thai?

How will they make a living?

You'll see eight-year-old

or 10-year-old boxers competing

to support their families.

Do we care about their safety?

Yes, of course we do.

We're concerned about it.

And I think that their parents

are more worried.

They are more concerned

about their children than we are.

So why do the parents

still allow their children to do it?

Because they think it's the only way

for them to survive.

To Rangsit.

Through the expressway?

There's no need.

I have time.

PRIVATE TAXI

I haven't seen you at the stadium.

I haven't been there in a while.

I have no reason to be there.

That means one less person

in the audience.

It's not like many people go there anyway.

Most of those that still go

are there to bet on the matches.

Because that's where the money is.

You can watch it anywhere.

But in the stadium,

that's where you make money.

As they say,

winning or losing is part of it.

Things can affect the outcome.

It could be the price of the bet

or the boxers

it could even be the referee.

You know, sometimes,

the outcome doesn't depend

on the boxers or the referee.

These days,

it's decided by those making the bets.

That's why results don't turn out

the way they should.

When a real man loses a bet,

he doesn't scream or holler like a madman.

Oh, is that so?

But if he didn't screw up,

a real man also wouldn't run away, right?

If you'd listened to me then

and let red lose the match

you wouldn't have to drive this taxi.

But whatever.

That's all in the past.

I can get that money back.

It'll be a breeze.

But in your case

it's not going to be easy.

Hey, wait!

Keep it.

What do I think about

the future of Muay Thai?

Quite frankly, I'm worried.

The reason I'm worried is

because we can see that Muay Thai

has started to change

from what it used to be.

Good. Keep your guard up.

Yes, yes, that's it.

Now jab. Good. Yes! Yes, that's it!

Good work. Yes. Okay, good.

Keep your guard up.

- Hey, Pik.

- Yeah?

Any boxing events coming up?

Well, yeah.

I hear there'll be a big one next month.

The boss is still thinking about

which boxer he's going to take.

- Hey, you know what?

- I see.

I heard there will

be scouts there looking

I see.

for an international boxer

from the national team.

They're looking for talent.

- Oh, is that so?

- Yes, it is.

Are you interested?

It's a very good opportunity. Trust me.

- Uh, Nong.

- Yes?

I was just talking to Pik about

an upcoming event.

- Mm-hmm.

- And he told me that

the national team boxing scouts

would be attending.

- That's right.

- Are you interested?

Yes.

Please take good care of my son.

Is he good enough?

Nong does have potential.

In fact, your son easily won

the last bout he fought in.

And his weight is good.

If he fights in the big event,

there's a chance he'll be scouted

for the national team.

But nothing is confirmed yet.

The boss has the final say here.

We'll see how it goes, okay?

Mm-hmm.

- Thanks a lot, Pik.

- Mmm.

- Let's go, son.

- Goodbye, sir.

Goodbye, Nong. You take care.

See you tomorrow.

How is it? Huh?

Is it good? Do you like it?

It's okay, Dad.

Hmm.

Nong, can I ask you something?

So between Muay Thai

and international boxing,

which one do you like better?

I think I like Muay Thai better, Dad.

Isn't the other one better?

I was thinking

you can join the national team.

But, Dad, I think Muay Thai is more fun.

And I want to have

my own boxing camp when I grow up.

Whoa!

Just focus on your training for now, okay?

You have to be ready

for your big bout next month.

- Take it easy.

- Okay.

Ah, you're such a daydreamer.

Okay.

I'm sorry, son.

Krit, the boss is free now. Come in.

Oh, thanks.

Hello, Charan. How are you?

I heard from the trainers

you want your son Nong

to join the big event.

Mmm. That's right.

It'll be good for Nong to join.

I heard national team scouts

will be there.

I hope they see how good my son is.

Well, I was thinking of signing him up.

Really, Charan?

Okay, listen. I'll be straight with you.

I think I can definitely include Nong

in the event.

Great.

He has good skills in the ring,

works hard, and has won a few matches.

But there's just one thing.

What is it, Charan?

The expenses.

I've signed up one boxer for this event.

If I add Nong to the lineup,

there'll be more expenses.

Unless you help me with that.

Okay, Charan, tell me how much.

Fifty thousand baht.

Listen, Krit, there will be scouts there.

Famous ones.

So everyone wants to join.

The money won't be a problem, Charan.

I'll pay for it.

But please, let Nong fight

in the event, okay?

No problem, Krit.

I'll take care of him.

Thanks.

SOMJIT JONGJOHOR, FORMER THAI NATIONAL

AMATEUR BOXER, OLYMPICS GOLD MEDALIS

In my opinion, I think there's hope

for Muay Thai in the future.

It's our national sport

and shouldn't be neglected.

It's true,

every boxer knows

That they'll go far

if they start in Muay Thai.

Okay, just wait here, Nong.

Nong.

Don't pressure yourself.

Just do your best.

Yes, Dad.

You know, Muay Thai has given us life,

built our character and spirit.

We've made a living from it, a career.

We see many new faces

in the industry every day.

I believe that there's a future ahead

for every young new boxer.

At first, it's a way to earn.

As they grow, they may find ways

to make a career out of Muay Thai,

to profit from their skills.

They just have to set a goal

and keep working at it.

I do believe that Muay Thai will survive.

It will thrive for thousands of years.

SORASINGH

Fight.

DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE

AND TO THE PASSION

OF THE THAI BOXING COMMUNITY.

THE NAMES, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS

IN THIS SERIES ARE UNRELATED TO

AND ARE NOT BASED ON REAL EVENTS.

THE FOLLOWING STORIES ARE TRUE.

ON NOVEMBER 10, 2018,

AT A TEMPORARY BOXING RING

IN SAMUT PRAKAN,

PETCHMONGKOL S. VILAITHONG

OR "NONG LEK" FOUGHT FAHMAI W. SUDPRASERT.

HIT REPEATEDLY BY FAHMAI

IN THE THIRD ROUND,

NONG LEK FELL DOWN HEADFIRS

AND BLACKED OUT.

HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND LATER DIED

OF AN INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE.

CHILD BOXING IS NOW A VIOLATION

OF THE CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION ACT.

THE NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

HAS PUSHED FOR AN AMENDMEN

TO THE 1999 BOXING AC

TO STOP CHILDREN UNDER 12

FROM FIGHTING PROFESSIONALLY,

WHILE NOTABLE FIGURES FROM THE INDUSTRY,

INCLUDING STANDARD STADIUMS

AND BOXING GYMS,

HAVE OPPOSED THE BILL.

AT RAJADAMNERN ON DECEMBER 20, 2018,

ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN FOUGH

DAO K. KAMPANAT.

UNUSUAL BEHAVIOR WAS NOTICED

IN THE FOURTH AND FIFTH ROUNDS.

HEADLINE NEWS 8

FAMOUS BETTOR ARRESTED

FOR PAYING ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN

TO THROW THE MATCH.

ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN DIDN'T TRY

TO STRIKE DESPITE BEING MORE SKILLED,

AND FINALLY LOST ON POINTS,

SEVERELY DISAPPOINTING THE BETTORS.

AFTER AN INVESTIGATION, POLICE FOUND

THAT ROICHOENG PURPOSELY THREW THE MATCH

IN RETURN FOR A BRIBE

OF 60,000 BAHT FROM A BETTOR.

THAI BOXING MATCH FIXING

ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN

Lonely Ghost are you lost?

And what do you call home? ♪

Oh, Lonely ghost

I'll follow you close ♪

Sangmanee S. Tienpo, the Muay Thai boxer,

went into shock and became unconscious

after a Onesongchai match

at Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium last night.

The latest update shows that

he's now safe and recovering.

ON DECEMBER 2, 2014,

AFTER A MATCH AT RAJADAMNERN,

SANGMANEE WENT INTO SHOCK,

BLACKED OUT, AND TESTED POSITIVE

FOR SOPORIFIC SUBSTANCES.

BOXING GURUS BELIEVED

HE WAS DRUGGED BY SOMEONE ON HIS CREW.

I felt a bit weak and dizzy,

but I kept on fighting anyway.

My limbs felt so stiff

at the end of round four

Mmm.

I couldn't kick. It was hard,

so I just gave up in the next round.

I had to do it. I couldn't go on.

AROUND 80 TO 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME,

BOXERS ARE DRUGGED

BY SOMEONE CLOSE TO THEM.

An unidentified man

on a motorcycle

pulled up and struck referee

Udom Dekrachang

twice in the head with a wooden baton.

The unsuspecting referee took cover

after being attacked

while security guards, who tried

to intervene and help him, were shot dead.

ON MARCH 24, 2018, UDOM DEKRACHANG,

CHAIR OF LUMPINEE STADIUM'S

REFEREES COMMITTEE,

WAS ASSAULTED BY TWO MEN.

A SECURITY GUARD AT THE ENTRANCE

WAS SHOT DEAD WHILE TRYING TO INTERVENE.

Lonely Ghost, Lonely Ghost

Are you lost? And what do you call home? ♪

Oh, Lonely ghost

I'll follow you close, ♪

THE ATTACK WAS PLANNED BY BETTORS

WHO WERE NOT PLEASED

WITH THE REFEREE'S JUDGMENT.

BETWEEN 2012 AND THE RELEASE

OF THIS SERIES, THERE HAVE BEEN

AT LEAST 30 INCIDENTS

OF BOXERS THROWING FIGHTS

OR BEING DRUGGED.

AND NOW THERE IS A SAYING THAT GOES,

"THERE WILL ALWAYS BE FIXED FIGHTS

AS LONG AS GAMBLING IS INVOLVED."

Next up is a Muay Thai match

in the mini pin weight division

for the age group of 14-year-olds

in the weight range of 38 to 41 kilograms.

In the red corner, Sorasingh Boxing Gym's,

Khunpon Wichian Sorasingh.

He has competed in eight fights

having six wins, one loss, and one tie.

In the blue corner, Arnond S. Wichaithong

from S. Wichaithong Boxing Gym.

He has competed in three fights

and has two wins and one tie.

The special cash prize for this match

is 50,000 baht.