Thonglor Yalae

Thonglor Yalae, also commonly known as Khru Thong or Thong Chuea Chaiya, was born on August 1, 1929, at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. He was a Muay Chaiya grandmaster who resided in Bangkok and is regarded as one of the most influential figures who popularized Muay Chaiya in the 20th century. He studied Muay Chaiya under Khetr Sriyabhai and Sunthorn Thaweesith (also known as Arjan Kimseng), both of whom were renowned Muay Chaiya masters.