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King's Cup: Start of a new era for Thailand
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 02/06/2019
» When the 47th edition of the prestigious King's Cup tournament kicks off in Buri Ram on Wednesday, it could also mark the start of a much-needed reset for the Thai national squad.
Wanted: Adept Thai manager who fits the bill
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 16/12/2018
» It seems the raucous media chorus calling for the installation of a homebred coach at the helm of the national football team has run its course and muffled a great deal.
Where have all the Thai strikers gone?
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 23/07/2017
» A little more than a couple of months ago when Milovan Rajevac took over as Thailand's coach, his chances of emulating the success of his predecessor Kiatisak Senamuang were under a heavy a cloud of doubt.
Crucible-bound Noppon put back on cue by shrink
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 16/04/2017
» Thai cueist Noppon Saengkham says he owes the recent upturn in his fortunes to consultations with a psychotherapist.
A real crisis or much ado about nothing?
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 25/12/2016
» When Thailand dashed the Indonesian dream in the second leg of the Suzuki Cup final to land the Holy Grail of Southeast Asian football for a record fifth time last Saturday, the aftermath to the triumph wasn't what was expected.
Thais need long-term strategy to develop youth
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 30/10/2016
» When Vietnam stunned hosts Bahrain in the Asian U19 Championship quarter-finals to make the Fifa U20 World Cup for the first time in their football history earlier this week, the news didn't get the attention it deserved in Thailand.
His Majesty's generous gesture changed my life forever, says snooker ace Noppadol
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 15/10/2016
» Thirteen years ago, Noppadol Sangnil was just a young snooker player with bags of talent and almost empty pockets. And had it not been for a generous gesture by His Majesty the King, who passed away on Thursday, nothing much would have changed in his life.
Thai defence in need of an urgent cure
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 09/10/2016
» Thailand national coach Kiatisak Senamuang last week hinted that he planned to have "man-to-man chats" with his players to cure a problem which has now reached chronic levels.
Despite the dull show, all is not lost, yet
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 11/09/2016
» The sombre atmosphere that gripped Rajamangala National Stadium spoke volumes about how the home team fared against Asian powerhouse Japan on that soggy Tuesday night.