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5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at wedding party
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/11/2023
» A bridegroom went on a shooting rampage, killing four people including the bride and seriously wounding a man before shooting himself dead at his own wedding party on Saturday night.
Thai lifters banned from Olympics over doping
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/01/2019
» LONDON: Thailand's weightlifters face a ban from the Tokyo 2020 Games after six positive tests, two of them from reigning Olympic champions, at last year's World Championships.
Boxing age limit under review again
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/11/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered a review of a draft amendment to the Boxing Act, as its new minimum age limit for young boxers has drawn both plaudits and criticism.
Rio Olympics: Thai gold on Day 1
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/08/2016
» There will be no anxious waiting to see if Thai athletes can win an Olympic gold medal. The Kingdom already has its first gold thanks to weightlifter Sopita Tanasan.
Bouncing for fun
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/01/2016
» Any child knows that a rubber ball can bounce, but now people are finding that humans can bounce too – if they have the right equipment.
Paralympics: Dominant Thais win Boccia gold
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/09/2012
» No-one plays boccia, a sport for severely disabled athletes, better than Thailand. The Thai team yesterday won the Paralympic gold by beating China 10-5, after reaching the final by scores of 22-0 over Canada and 18-1 against Great Britain.
It's gold for Thailand's Rungroj
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/09/2012
» Thailand's Paralympic athletes have gone one step beyond their able-bodied counterparts in London, bringing home the country's first gold medal through the efforts of table-tennis star Rungroj Thainiyom.
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.
Taekwando fighters face tough task
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/08/2012
» Thailand’s quest for Olympic gold got more difficult yesterday following the taekwondo draw. All three Thai athletes will now face skilled and experienced opponents.
London Olympic medals: heaviest, most expensive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2012
» It took eight tons of gold, silver and copper to make the 4,700 medals to be awarded at the London Olympic and Paralympic games, the heaviest and most expensive medals ever produced for a summer games.