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Bitter pill for Thailand
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/08/2024
» The recent decision by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to cancel Thailand's hosting of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Aimag) is a blow to the country's international reputation.
Politics, sports don't mix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Football Association of Thailand (FAT), which oversees football, futsal and beach football, has made national headlines over the past few days, but not in a good way.
Pride of the nation
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/05/2023
» Our national athletes competing in the 32nd SEA Games deserve a big round of applause. Their performances and sportsmanship in Phnom Penh have brought us pride and joy.
Why box over a name?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2023
» With preparations for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games -- which are to take place in Phnom Penh in the next few months -- underway, questions have arisen over a martial arts event that is a great source of pride for both Thailand and Cambodia.
Be careful, Prawit
News, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is expected to be among the prime ministerial candidates nominated by the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in next year's general election, expected in May.
Look beyond Sea Games
News, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2022
» The delayed 31st Southeast Asian Games (Sea Games) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam next month, and as in previous games a crucial event will be men's football.
Forget World Cup bid
News, Editorial, Published on 10/10/2017
» The Minister of Tourism and Sports has some wise words against the outlandish proposal to bid, jointly with Indonesia, for the 2034 World Cup. If anything, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul should have been stronger. Even though the plan to pursue such a project is still being formed, Ms Kobkarn, with her good business sense, has pointed out some of the follies and the cabinet should pay heed to her opinion. The massive investment required just to bid should disqualify this effort.
Sorry bridge to nowhere
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2016
» A task force of district officials, soldiers and police stormed a crime scene involving an international gang last week. Or so the authorities claimed. The raid on a gentle bridge tournament has made Thailand a laughing stock. Law enforcers could find no trace of gambling, which makes sense since bridge is not played for money. Then, 32 of these elderly foreign residents were arrested, marched into a police cell and, after a lengthy and exhaustive (for them) wait, charged with possessing playing cards without excise stamps.