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From sports star to coach
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/05/2022
» The significance of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games for Thai athletes varies from person to person. For Thai-American Trecia Roberts, a former national 100m hurdles star-turned-coach, it launched her dream to have Thai athletics represented at the Olympics -- a tribute to the nation her mother is from.
Miss muscles
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/08/2015
» Physical fitness trainer Nontanutda Ammart hasn’t let fame get the better of her.
Reliving past glories
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/06/2015
» As the SEA Games is drawing to a close, we talk to two of Thailand's former star athletes, track hero Suchart Jaesuraparp and Olympic gold medal-winning weightlifter Pawina Thongsuk, who reflect on their heyday and how life has treated them since
High time for fair play
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/10/2014
» The Asian Games has become a total farce, if its latest edition in Incheon, South Korea, is anything to go by. Asia's most celebrated sporting event, which concluded last Saturday with pomp and fanfare, was shrouded in drama, controversy and an apparent lack of fair play.
Playing at home may be the needed spur
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/11/2012
» While finishing at the top of their game is what Thailand's futsal players hope to achieve at the Fifa Futsal World Cup, their secret desire _ according to Sutthiphan Wanwinwes, the team's deputy manager _ is to see this sporting event, being held for the first time on home turf, uniting Thais of all political affiliations and colours.
In a league of his own
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/11/2012
» Teerasil Dangda _ one of the most sought-after Thai strikers in the Thailand Premier League today _ has managed to keep himself grounded despite the fame and fortune that has come with his resounding success. At the time of this interview, the 24-year-old's latest goal, a first-half header against Chainat FC, ensured SCG Muang Thong United clinched the coveted Thailand Premier League title earlier this month.
Making an Olympic Debut
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/07/2012
» For most athletes, reaching the Olympics is an arduous road covered with blood, sweat and tears. And for those making their debut at the world's most anticipated sporting meet, it can be twice as challenging.
Going for gold
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/05/2012
» Paralysed waist down by polio since a toddler, Suchart Sukcharoen has used sports to overcome his physical inadequacies. Powerlifting is his chosen field and he has represented Thailand at numerous international events, the latest of which will be be the London Paralympics later this summer where the 37-year-old will compete in the 52-kg category.