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Lisa tops 'soft power' poll
News, Published on 31/12/2024
» Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal, the globally renowned Thai K-pop star, is in top spot for the 2024 Thailand's most powerful soft power poll, followed by the baby pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" and the Butter Bear mascot, or "Nong Mee Noei".
IFMA Welcomes Worawi Makudi to Advisory Council
Published on 22/11/2024
» The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) proudly announces the appointment of Worawi Makudi, a distinguished figure in global sports governance, to its Advisory Council. This key appointment underscores IFMA's unwavering commitment to elevating Muaythai's global prominence while embracing the values of the Olympic Movement.
Race to the podium
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2024
» Two weeks after the curtain closes on the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, Thailand is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to bidding for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, seeing it as a key opportunity to push its sports industry forward and generate income.
Muay Thai demo set for Paris Games
Post Reporters, Published on 25/05/2024
» A Muay Thai fight demonstration will be featured during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, touted as the first step towards the sport’s inclusion in the international event.
Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master
Published on 24/03/2024
» NAKHON PATHOM: Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying their respects to a revered monk who mastered the practice and seeking purification.
Muay Thai included in European Games
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/03/2023
» Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, has gained wider recognition internationally with the Europeon Olympic Committee's decision to include it as a competitive sport at the European Games in Poland from June 21-July 2, acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.
'Soft power' policy to entice tourists
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a new soft power policy for tourism agencies to promote Thai culture as part of efforts to attract international visitors.
Phayahong is first Thai woman K-1 champion
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2022
» Buri Ram boxer Phayahong Ayothayafightgym is the first Thai woman to win a K-1 kickboxing championship, taking the title in the 45-kilogramme division at the K-1 World Grand Prix at Yoyoki National Gymnasium in Tokyo on Saturday.
Muay Thai ceremony cancelled
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/03/2020
» The 16th World Wai Khru Muay Thai ceremony will be cancelled this year due to concerns with the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Keeping the faith
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 07/10/2019
» A man possessed by the spirit of a tiger storms through a crowd. Penitent Filipinos are nailed to the cross. Skewers pierce cheeks, swords slash tongues, and young men are scarred until their skin resembles that of a crocodile.