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Sports documentaries and films worth a watch
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/08/2024
» An air of sport and competition fills the world as the 2024 Olympics is under way in Paris. Thailand currently ranks 55th on the medal chart with the United States, China and Australia being the top three.
Pakk Taii Design Week returns to Songkhla
Life, Published on 08/08/2024
» Pakk Taii Design Week is returning to Songkhla Old Town between Aug 17-25 to shed light on the past of this thriving marine trading hub dating back to the Dvaravati period.
Going for gold
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2020
» A young gymnast reached out her hands and grabbed a bar. With the aid of an instructor, she swung herself a few times to gain momentum before finally doing a handstand. She held that position for a while before swinging down and coming back to the ground. All around the large open space, children were engaged in various artistic gymnastic pursuits. From swinging on the uneven bars to skipping on a balance beam or leaping over a vault.
Strike a pose
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 07/12/2018
» Thai-French dancer Phitthaya "Sun" Phaefuang grew up in Norway, where he cultivated a passion for the performing arts. After graduating from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts, he came to Thailand to pursue his interests and has gained a level of recognition since, working around Asia and along side famous contemporary Thai dancer Pichet Klunchun as well as other leading artists in Asia. Leaning more towards experimental performing arts, Sun is involved in the art of voguing, a dance form born out of ball culture of LGBT community in the US. The ball scene is documented in 1991's award-winning Paris is Burning. Sun will be hosting Thailand's first ever Diversity Kiki Ball (goo.gl/ecp7BD), a gathering where people compete through dance and fashion in different categories, in hope of expanding the country's vogue scene and promoting inclusivity. The ball at the Penta nightclub will feature noted voguers in Asia and focuses on local culture. Guru chatted with Sun, who explains the dance style and the scene.
E-Sport: Sport or Not?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/10/2018
» Kawee "Mark" Wachiraphas and Sarindhorn "Jinny" Wanothayarnchai spend a lot of their time playing games. To maintain their performance level, Kawee, 26, a professional online gamer, practices eight hours a day, meanwhile Sarindhorn, 27, commits at least six hours a day to improving her skills.
China send biggest team to Rio but hopes limited
AFP, Published on 02/08/2016
» BEIJING - China are sending their largest team to an overseas Olympics, but forecasters predict the 416 athletes will fail to match the country's greatest medal haul.
Brazilian Santas end hot Christmas season with a shave
AFP, Published on 29/12/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - After more than a month sweating in the tropical heat, dozens of Brazilian Santa Clauses celebrated the end of the season Monday by shaving or trimming their thick white beards.
British gymnast Tweddle retires
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» Beth Tweddle, Britain's most successful gymnast, on Tuesday announced her retirement from competitive sport with immediate effect.
Dong rules the Olympics bouncy castle
AFP, Published on 03/08/2012
» For an Olympic sport where men bounce so high into the air it seems they can touch the top of Big Ben, it was perfect to have a champion whose name sounds like the famed London clock's chimes -- Dong Dong.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 01/08/2012
» Here's a recap of today's main events. Join us tomorrow for more live Olympic action.