The main difference is that Muay Thai uses a "straight leg" kick. You are supposed to pull the whole of your rear leg and deliver a penetrating strike. The standard karate uses a "flexed leg" with a snapping motion, first raising the thighs and then extending the leg to hit with the shin or foot, depending on the style; and you hit and bring back, you are not supposed to go through the guy. Some Kyokushin people use the same technique.
I don't like any version. I prefer thrusting kicks.
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