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Thailand extend lead in medal race
Sports, Published on 16/12/2013
» NAY PYI TAW - Thailand enjoyed another gold medal haul on Sunday at the 27th SEA Games to increase their lead in the overall race.
Sporting heroes lauded for success
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 30/03/2013
» Amateur boxer Kaew Pongprayoon and weightlifter Pimsiri Sirikaew were yesterday named the best male and female athletes of the year by the Sport Writers' Association of Thailand, following their success at the London Olympics.
Bussaba recognised for success
Sports, Published on 25/03/2013
» Thailand's weightlifting boss Bussaba Yodbangtoey has been given the highest recognition for any woman in sport, the IOC Women and Sport Trophy Award for 2013.
Controversy the name of the game
Sports, Published on 27/12/2012
» Thailand's sporting circles were hit by several controversial and embarrassing moments in 2012.
Kaew and Pimsiri claim top honours
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 22/12/2012
» Olympic silver medallists Kaew Pongprayoon and Pimsiri Sirikaew were, as expected, named the Sports Authority of Thailand's male and female athletes of the year yesterday.
Governor denies billboard tie
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/10/2012
» Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra yesterday defended himself against criticism he was invoking the institution of the monarchy in the upcoming city governor election.
For the sake of appearance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/09/2012
» Beneath Olympic silver medallist Pimsiri Sirikaew's hard-bitten, masculine exterior beats the heart of a young, vivacious, and insecure woman.
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.
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.
Medallists return to hero's welcome
Sports, Published on 15/08/2012
» Thailand's Olympic contingent returned home to a hero's welcome yesterday with boxing silver medallist Kaew Pongprayoon the main attraction.