Krabi Krabong (Thai Weapons Art) is believed to have begun its life at Buddhai Swan (Wat Phutthai Swan) Si Ayutthaya. King Naresuan, Prince Ekathotsarot (King Naresuan's brother), King Taksin and Pra Patt’a Yodt  Fa Chulalok are all reputed to have studied at the temple which was founded by King Rama Thibodi (Pra-chao Uthong), the first King of Ayutthaya in 1350.
The system taught at Buddhai Swan is believed to be Major General Pra Arjarn Prong’s and Pichai Sung Kran’s system.
Note: you can read many books about these great Thai warrior Kings and the multitude of battles fought for the freedom of Siam (Thailand)
It is believed Thailand would not exist but for the Buddhai Swan Temple and this is something the Thai people are rightfully proud.

With the passage of time people had forgotten about the vital importance of the temple and it wasn't until 1945 that the Temple was given a rebirth.
Samai Masaman whose father was an expert in traditional weapons. was born on 5th May 2457 (1914) in the Maharat District of Ayuddhaya he was the person who gave a rebirth to the Temple of Buddhai Swan and the art of Krabi Krabong.
In 1945 (2489) Arjarn Samai Mesamarn began teaching under the name Buddhai Swan in the Nongkam district and just like the original Buddhai Swan the Thai army began to study at the school learning about the original fighting systems and the incredible fighting history of Buddhai Swan which continues today.
Besides his love for the Thai Martial Arts, Por Kru Samai had a very interesting life, he was a spy during the second world war, a newspaper reporter and photographer, manager of a kindergarten school and the co-owner of the Ta-Praiam Muay Thai Stadium.
However, his love and devotion to the Thai Martial Arts did not go unnoticed and in 1956 (2500) the King of Thailand (Rama 9) awarded the Standard of Buddhai Swan to Por Kru to carry forth the name and to continue promoting Krabi Krabong and Thai culture to the future generations.

Today the temple of Buddhai Swan (spelt Wat Phutthaiswan) is a tourist attraction, one can see the statues of the great Kings whose names have become synonymous with the temple. If you look closely at the grounds surrounding the temple you will see the remnants of the forges used to craft weapons.
Por Kru Samai passed away in 1998.
This is our legacy.
In 2002 the Sitsiam Camp was given the Standard of Buddhai Swan, becoming the only representative of the school outside of Thailand.
Arjarn Tony and Kru Steven were taught and awarded their qualifications in Krabi Krabong by Por Kru Samai, Arjarn Tony being a Gold Sash 9th Degree, the highest Student of Krabi Krabong outside of Thailand and Kru Steven a Gold Sash 7th Degree.
This is what makes the Sitsiam Camp/Buddhai Swan so unique.