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More gold for Thai weightlifters, Thailand ninth in medal standings (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2016
» As of this morning, thanks to the weightlifters, Thailand stood ninth in the Olympic medal standings, ahead of host Brazil and ahead of countries like Great Britain, Denmark, France and Spain. Many are giving credit to Association head Boossaba Yodbangtoey.
Weightlifting bronze, gold and sadness as medalist's grandmother dies watching
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2016
» Army athlete Sinphet Kruaithong won a bronze medal Monday morning to add to Sopita Tanasan's gold the day before. He did not know however that his grandmother died watching the competition.
Bowling gold medal for Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/09/2014
» In first Asian Games gold medal for Thailand, Thais beat out China taking gold & bronze in men's single bowling event. Big cash awards await them back home in Thailand.
Big greeting for returning Olympians
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/08/2012
» The returning Thai Olympic athletes were greeted with a parade, a government reception and, for the medalists at least, a substantial sum of money.
Still the fastest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2012
» Usain Bolt left no doubt that he is still the world's fastest human with a decisive victory in the men's 100m final at the London Games on Sunday. Meanwhile, Thailand's only medal winner so far has returned home.
Pimsiri’s silver puts Thailand on the medal table
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/07/2012
» Weightlifter Pimsiri Sirikaew added 4 kilogrammes to her last lift, moving her from sixth to second to snatch Thailand's first medal of the Games. In men’s boxing there was first round success for Chatchai Butdee who easily defeated his Turkish opponent in the 52kg division. AFP photo
Olympic prep includes temples, monks and amulets
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2012
» For many Thai athletes, their skills alone may not be enough to bring sporting success so they turn to spiritual powers for help.
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.