Mirror Thailand
Emma Thomas, a British woman who loves Muay Thai, on the struggles of being the only woman in the gym
A Thai article on my work as a writer and activist combatting gender inequality and rape culture in Muay Thai, describing some of the gendered barriers I’ve faced in the sport.
the people
Emma Thomas: Feminist Fighter Calling for Equality in Muay Thai
A 2021 interview with Thai news outlet The People on my experiences and hopes as a feminist in Muay Thai, and my work through Under the Ropes.
Berliner Zeitung
How Women are Conquering Thai Boxing
A 2020 article for Germany’s Berliner Zeitung newspaper about the growing popularity of Muay Thai for women. The writer interviewed me about gender inequality in the sport while joining me for a training session.
global investigate journalism network
How to Investigate Sexual Abuse
This guide for responsible media reporting on sexual violence cites my 2021 article ‘My Story is Not Your Trauma Porn: How to Interview Survivors of Sexual Assault‘, along with several other resources and case studies from around the world.
un women asia pacific
From where I stand: “I created ‘Under the Ropes’ as a platform to discuss gender discrimination in the world of Muay Thai and beyond”
A 2019 article by UN Women Asia Pacific on my work as a survivor activist in Muay Thai, after telling my story on stage at the UN Asia Pacific headquarters in Bangkok.
the guardian
Catching the Rebound: people who went big to get over their breakups
A feature in a 2019 Guardian Australia article highlighting five people who found extreme or unusual ways to heal after breakups. I spoke about turning to powerlifting to find my confidence again after leaving an emotionally abusive relationship. The section also mentions Under the Ropes and my voluntary work to extend the benefits of powerlifting to other women in my community.
scoot magazine
A Day in the Life of a Muay Thai Fighter
A 2018 article for Scoot Airlines’ in-flight magazine ony mdaily routine as a Muay Thai fighter, towards the end of my fighting career.
MTHai
Criticizing Rape Culture in Thai Soap Operas
A 2016 article by MThai on the response to my viral article ‘Rape Culture in Thailand’, which gave a critical analysis of rape scenes in Thai soap operas. MThai was one of several Thai news sits to cover my article.
met107 fm
Radio Discussion: Criticizing Rape Culture in Thai Soap Operas
Thai radio station MET107 FM highlighted my article on rape culture in Thailand. As well as discussing the topic on air, they held a competition for listeners to contribute their opinions, asking whether rape scenes should be banned from Thai soap operas.
lawrence kenshin, humans of fighting
Emma Thomas: Fighter, Blogger, Teacher
A 2015 interview for Lawrence Kenshin’s website on my journey as a fighter in Thailand, including quotes from my early blog posts.
LA VANGUARDIA
Women in the Ring
A 2015 eight-page article on female Muay Thai fighters living in Thailand for the Sunday supplement of Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.
GRAZIA
A Fashion that Hits Hard
An interview for a 2013 issue of Spanish Grazia magazine on the growth of women’s Muay Thai.