Pra Jiad

In addition to the headdress, another item that can always be seen on Muay Thai fighters are the fabric armbands known as Pra Jiad (sometimes Prajet or Prajioud). Like the Mongkhon, Pra Jiads are believed to grant good luck to the wearers with origins tied to the ancient times when the country was constantly at war. The armbands were usually fabric torn off a mother’s dress and tied around the arms. The symbolic act represented a mother’s blessing for the safety of the wearer. Worn on one or both arms, they are now made with fabric, rope or a combination of both materials. Unlike the Mongkhon, Pra Jiads are worn not just during the pre-fight Wai Khru but also during fights.