Nephilim, I think you are completely missing the point that others are trying to make. No one martial art is for everyone, and do you really believe that no other martial art other than thai boxing can teach you anything about defending yourself outside on the street? Am pretty sure that a little something can be learned from different styles. And sure, just by training in thai boxing (and other stand up ring sports) you can improve your defenses but when it really comes to it how many times do you stay standing in a street fight? You'll find that you'll probably fall to the ground a large amount of time - where do thai stand up techniques come into play there?

Plus it's good to have opinions and belief in your chosen sport but I think you shouldn't be trying to ram your opinions down peoples throats - there's MORE than thai boxing!