It is in Thailand that the play of fightingf kites evolved to its noblest form and the most sophisticated. The kings themselves practisedand encouraged it . In the heart of Bangkok, on the lawns of Sanam Luang, in front of the sparkling roofs of the Large Palate, the competitions are always held which oppose male kites against kites females: Chula against Pakpao

Elegant and clean like animals of race, chula and pakpao have perfectly proportioned forms which result from several centuries of improvement. Since the origin of the sport, each type of kite was in a way, sexed, according to its character and its behavior duringf the tournaments

Chula and Pakpao plane at the top of the city, seem to look at itself, to be evaluated, by seeking the best position. Sometimes a chula goes down or a pakpao ventures in height.