Jag, you are wrong my old friend, if you took away a Thai fighters Knees, low kicks and elbows, he could could still, BOX = JAB,CROSS,HOOKS & UPPERCUT, we also have Mid section turning kicks (Which score better than low kicks anyway) and for those of us who can do it, Head kicks, spinning back kicks (Both heel/hook kick & push kicks)
So you will see, what you said is wrong and very narrow minded, no offence, just ponting out the obvious for you.
But, many MT clubs also practice western boxing, like my club where my students will box for 5 x 3 mins, MT 5 x 3 mins, clinch 5 x 3 mins.

Sometimes I concentrate on just boxing in a lesson, don't tar all fights/instructors with the same brush and those of us who run clubs are all successful in our own rights.

All pointless slanging about MT, KB & FC, will not get clubs anywhere!1

And now for my final thought......Damn too much Jerry Springer :-)

Take care all.
Respect to ALL Martial Arts & those who practice them.

TTFN.

TONY H