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Mongkhon /MONG-KON/

Mongkhon (Thai: มงคล, pronounced MONG-KON) is a Muay Thai culture term. The sacred headband worn during the Wai Kru. It belongs to the camp, is placed on the fighter's head by the kru and removed before the first bell. Under IFMA rules the mongkhon is mandatory for the Wai Kru. It is also written Mongkol and Mongkon.

Meaning

Mongkhonมงคล
The sacred headband worn during the Wai Kru. It belongs to the camp, is placed on the fighter's head by the kru and removed before the first bell. Under IFMA rules the mongkhon is mandatory for the Wai Kru.
TermMongkhon
Thai scriptมงคล
Pronunciation (approx.)MONG-KON
Also writtenMongkol, Mongkon
CategoryCulture

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Questions about Mongkhon

What does Mongkhon mean in Muay Thai?

The sacred headband worn during the Wai Kru. It belongs to the camp, is placed on the fighter's head by the kru and removed before the first bell. Under IFMA rules the mongkhon is mandatory for the Wai Kru.

How do you pronounce Mongkhon?

Mongkhon is pronounced roughly MONG-KON. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Mongkhon written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written มงคล.

What are other spellings of Mongkhon?

It is also written Mongkol and Mongkon. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Mongkhon?

Related terms: Wai Kru, Prajiad and Kru.

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