The bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Kingdom of Thailand was established in 1989. Thailand is one of the only 53 nations with formal diplomatic relations with Bhutan. Muay Thai or literally Thai boxing is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs" as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins. Thai Boxing form Thailand showed their skills to UA students and it is for 30 years of diplomatic relationship with Bhutan.