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Women spearhead Thai medal assault
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 04/08/2016
» A total of 54 Thai athletes will be competing in 17 sports at the 2016 Olympics which officially begin tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro including nine in weightlifting, five in boxing and three in taekwondo.
High-flying Thais' quest for big-stage glory no easy task
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 03/01/2016
» With several major events coming up in 2016, Thailand will be hoping for a glittering year but their path to glory will surely be punctuated by tough challenges.
Thailand face tougher task at Rio 2016
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 19/08/2012
» Thailand had three "heroes" at the 2012 Olympics _ boxing silver medallist Kaew Pongprayoon, weightlifting silver winner Pimsiri Sirikaew and bronze medal winning taekwondo fighter Chanatip Sonkham.
'Asean kings' miss their targets
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 14/08/2012
» The main group of the Thai contingent will arrive home today from their worst Olympic showing for 16 years with two silver and one bronze medals.
Thai performers love home cooking
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 05/08/2012
» Instant noodles and ready-to-eat nam phrik are by far the most popular foods among Thai athletes when they compete overseas and they often take a lot of food with them.
Tough task for Thai female lifters
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 01/08/2012
» Thailand's female weightlifting team ended their London campaign on Monday with a single medal won by Pimsiri Sirikaew in the 58kg division.
Thai hopefuls turn to spiritual help
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, 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.