Makruk is easier than international chess,the tactic are more easy, strategic only if you have a blocked position  . You have to calculate the endings, many times are DRAWS because the thai makruk rules. A example of the more played opening defense : 1. Bc2 (more flexible), Bf7 2 Nd2, Ne7 3 e4, c5 4 Qf2, d5 5 Qe3 ,d5. 6 f4 Qc7 7 Nf3, Nc6 .8 b4, g5 9 Bb3 , Bg6 10. Bf2, Qd6 11 Kc2,Bc7 .12 a4, b5 =  The queen many time is exhange for one pawn to create two chained pawns.
Makruk is easier than international chess,the tactic are more easy, strategic only if you have a blocked position  . You have to calculate the endings, many times are DRAWS because the thai makruk rules. A example of the more played opening defense : 1. Bc2 (more flexible), Bf7 2 Nd2, Ne7 3 e4, c5 4 Qf2, d5 5 Qe3 ,d5. 6 f4 Qc7 7 Nf3, Nc6 .8 b4, g5 9 Bb3 , Bg6 10. Bf2, Qd6 11 Kc2,Bc7 .12 a4, b5 =  The queen many time is exhange for one pawn to create two chained pawns.