Thai prisoners take to kickboxing in bid to reduce jail terms

In Thailand, a radical concept is giving prisoners the chance to fight for their freedom.

Thai prisoners take part in boxing tournaments to win time off their sentences. (Dateline)

SBS Dateline reporter Nick Lazaredes has visited a Thai jail where prisoners, including rapists and murderers, are given the opportunity to train as kickboxers and compete in bouts for their release.

He's explained to Murray Silby that the approach is being watched with some curiosity from outside Thailand.

Nick's story can be seen on Dateline at 9.30 tonight on SBS ONE.