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Thousands farewell students, teachers killed by bus inferno
Online Reporters, Published on 08/10/2024
» Families and friends of the 20 students and three teachers killed in last week’s bus blaze gathered at their school on Tuesday to bid them farewell, in a royally sponsored cremation ceremony.
(Learn Thai) David Beckham's farewell
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2013
» We can't let David Beckham's farewell football match go unnoticed. Here are some details many English-language stories left out – the boots he wore, for example.
David Beckham announces his retirement
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/05/2013
» Major sportsman/international celebrity David Beckham has made it official that this year is his last year as an active football player. (Includes video in which he announces his retirement.)
US top dog is tiny & cute
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/02/2013
» A tiny black dog named Banana Joe became top dog in US this week by winning the prestigious Westminster dog show in New York.
2012 London Paralympics Games begin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/08/2012
» With 2.5 million tickets to events sold-out & extensive TV coverage with sponsorship, the premier sporting event for the disabled has come of age.
Kaew gets promotion; retires from boxing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/08/2012
» Retiring Olympic silver medallist Kaew Pongprayoon will soon be promoted from sergeant to sub-lieutenant and amateur boxing will get full army support, the army chief said yesterday.
Lowering expectations
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/07/2012
» The weightlifters are inexperienced, the boxers old and even the promising taekwando fighters face fierce competition, leading experts to warn an Olympic gold for Thailand is not a sure thing.
Thai boxing champion Buakaw retires
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2012
» His boxing camp was willing to give him 60% of fight fees & prize money & 75% of TV & product endorsement earnings, but not enough.
Soi dogs' best friends
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2012
» Retired UK couple set up organisation to save soi dogs from having too many pups ... and also to save them from Vietnamese dinner tables.
Comings and goings
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2011
» Wichean is out as police-chief, "voluntarily" according to Deputy PM Chalerm Yubangrung, and Deputy police chief Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong is in.