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Restoration could wreck temple treasures
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 08/04/2012
» Phra That Lampang Luang temple has survived the elements and battles for about 500 years, but concern is growing that it might fall prey to modern day efforts to restore it to its original glory.
Muay Thai strikes for Olympic glory
Spectrum, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 08/04/2012
» An eventful week for combat sports in Thailand culminated on Tuesday night at Lat Phrao's Bangkok Convention Centre with a showcase of muay Thai, Thailand's traditional martial art, for an international audience.
Supporters knocked for a loop by MMA ban
Spectrum, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 08/04/2012
» Less than a week before muay Thai's application to the IOC and World Games, and a few days after Spectrum reported on a high-profile local mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, MMA was banned in Thailand by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on the grounds that it was hurting the image of muay Thai. MMA is a discipline fought in an octagonal cage using any number of fighting and grappling techniques. To hone stand-up combat techniques, many international competitors train in muay Thai, and for years MMA fighters have been coming to train in the Kingdom.
Is it curtains for city's iconic cinemas?
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2012
» News that the Lido and Scala cinemas might be demolished and the sites redeveloped for more "lucrative" commercial purposes has created a huge uproar, especially among Chulalongkorn University alumni.
Slum chef Saiyuud cooks up year's oddest book title
News, Published on 01/04/2012
» Cooking with Poo? Stop sniggering _ it's not what you think.
3G fiasco puts Juti in a bind
News, Published on 31/03/2012
» Democrat Party deputy leader Juti Krairiksh has found himself in the hot seat - not to his great surprise - as a result of what some political pundits term an act of revenge.
DSI breaks up phone scam 'academy'
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/03/2012
» A call centre scam "academy" has been set up to train con artists, says Department of Special Investigation chief Tarit Pengdith.
Abbot faces outcry over restoration
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 27/03/2012
» A temple abbot is denying residents' claims that precious mural art under his care has been damaged by poor restoration work.
These guys oughta be locked up! Cage fighting hits town
Spectrum, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 25/03/2012
» In last weekend's main event, Arnaud ''The Game'' Lepont was losing, staggering on unsteady legs as his opponent landed kick after blow and at one point had him in a choke hold. Krysztof ''Haja'' Hajtalowicz, a Polish master of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, had a 10cm height advantage and far greater reach. A blow to the face had split the Frenchman's lower lip, and blood poured from his mouth.
PM demands House discuss unity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday she wants parliament to settle the debate on national reconciliation proposed by King Prajadhipok's Institute but faces fierce opposition from the Democrats who say it is society's responsibility.