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IOC is in 'best of hands', says Bach as he hands over to Coventry
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» LAUSANNE - Kirsty Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover ceremony with her predecessor Thomas Bach.
Unite for safer roads in Thailand
News, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand has recently taken a decisive step to protect lives on the road: since the beginning of June 2025, authorities have stepped up enforcement of the helmet law for both motorcycle riders and passengers, with fines of up to 2,000 baht per person for non-compliance. By enforcing helmet-wearing laws, the Royal Thai Police is sending a clear message: wearing a helmet is not a suggestion -- it is the law, and laws are meant to be followed. This one, in particular, saves lives.
Patama named BAT honorary life president
Sports, Published on 12/06/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been named honorary life president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT).
Trump travel ban won't hit Los Angeles Olympics: organisers
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organisers said on Thursday the Games will not be impacted by President Donald Trump's ban on citizens from 12 countries from visiting the United States.
Boxer Khelif not competing in latest tournament: organisers
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» THE HAGUE - Algerian Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif, who is at the centre of a row over gender eligibility, will not compete in this week's tournament in The Netherlands, organisers said Thursday.
World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers, targets Khelif
AFP, Published on 31/05/2025
» PARIS - World Boxing announced on Friday it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions.
Business magnate appointed honorary advisor to BAT
Published on 29/05/2025
» Somsak Leeswadtrakul, a business tycoon and and philanthropist, has been appointed Honorary Advisor to the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT). He is set to play a central role in driving the completion of a new state-of-the-art BAT headquarters and national training centre, which is expected to be finished by the end of this year.
PM pushes soft power in United Kingdom
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored Thailand's commitment to expanding its export market and soft power in the form of Muay Thai, not only in the United Kingdom but across Europe.
Patama quits BAT after election as world badminton president
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/05/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has stepped down as president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Friday after being elected unopposed as chief of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently.
ONE Championship’s Nabil Anane named Best Modern Muay Thai Fighter at 2024 Thailand Sports Awards
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 10/05/2025
» The accomplishments keep piling up for ONE Championship star Nabil Anane, who was one of the big winners at Thursday’s Thailand Sports Awards.