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Khunying Patama to promote road safety
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/02/2026
» Philanthropist Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has joined forces with the United Nations and global sports leaders to promote road safety worldwide, urging stronger cross-sector and cross-border collaboration to turn pledges into action.
IOC chief thanks Thailand for hosting Sumo World Championship
Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2025
» International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry has expressed gratitude to Thailand for hosting the 2025 Sumo World Championship and praised the efforts to bring the traditional Japanese sport onto the global stage.
Italy awards top honours to Khunying Patama and Dr Somsak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» Italy has bestowed two of its highest national honours on two prominent Thai figures in recognition of their exceptional contributions to international relations, philanthropy and the strengthening of cultural and economic ties between Italy and Thailand.
Changes sought in Thai Olympic body’s voting rules
Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, an International Olympic Committee member, has urged the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) to amend the organisation’s charter, including the election procedure, to ensure governance based on integrity and international standards.
Sports leaders rue Patama's decision to quit NOCT race
Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2025
» Prominent figures in Thai sports have expressed disappointment over Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul’s decision not to run for the presidency of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT), citing her strong qualifications and significant contributions to Thai and international sports.
Suchai to have Thaksin on his side if elected
Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2025
» Suchai Pornchaisakudom said former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has agreed to become his chief advisor if he wins the presidential election of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) next week.
Who is Imane Khelif?
Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2024
» A controversy erupted during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games when Italian boxer Angela Carini refused to continue fighting just 46 seconds into her round of 16 welterweight bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif on Thursday. After taking two powerful punches, Carini, broke down in tears, saying she had never experienced such forceful hits before.
Thailand kicks off Fifa football congress
Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2024
» The 74th Fifa Congress kicked off in Thailand on Monday, casting a global spotlight on the nation as a premier destination for sports communities, with over 3,000 figures from the worldwide football community in attendance.
Thai IOC member joins BWF Thomas & Uber Cup draw
Post Reporters, Published on 22/03/2024
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and president of the Badminton Association of Thailand, on Friday had the honour of participating in the draw for the Total Energies BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2024 in China.
Thailand faces tough competition in hosting 2030 Youth Olympics.
Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2023
» Thailand is facing increased competition following India's expression of interest in hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics, according to Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a Thai member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).