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Muay Thai: Dutch world champion dies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/02/2013
» Eight-time Dutch world champion Ramon Dekkers (186 wins, 95 knockouts) dies at age 43.
Thai boxing champion Buakaw retires
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2012
» His boxing camp was willing to give him 60% of fight fees & prize money & 75% of TV & product endorsement earnings, but not enough.
Hard truths about soft power
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2021
» The vibe of Thai-born singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korea's superstar K-pop group Blackpink, has rekindled Thailand's soft power ambitions via the creative economy.
Govt links 'Lisa' smash hit to 'soft power' plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korean hit-band Blackpink, for featuring the Phanom Rung Stone Castle and Thai craftsmanship in the music video for the first single to be released from her maiden solo album Lalisa.
Made in Thailand
Guru, Published on 05/07/2019
» To say that Thailand has been getting global recognition lately may be a bit of an understatement. After all, it's not a secret that it's a famous tourist destination with plenty of beautiful beaches and street food that's been topping lists for years now. Of course, these are only just a few things Thailand is well-known for but we don't really have the time to get into all of that (*cough* rigged election *cough*). However, people from the outside may have a narrow view of what Thailand and its culture really is, but fortunately, there are things that help put a spotlight on these things. The next instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise is filming right now in parts of Thailand, including Krabi where its governor stated that the film would be a "great advertisement for the nature, culture and history of the kingdom". Erm sure, that's what the Fast and Furious franchise is all about anyway. While the film will most likely be more about cars zoom-zooming and vroom-vrooming, there are a number of shows on TV that give a better focus on Thai culture. Here are a few.
Couch surfing
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 30/07/2021
» Most of us dream of walking down the aisle -- the airplane one -- and the awkwardness that comes with trying to find your seat while avoiding people putting their bags in the overhead bins.
Biting the hand, boxing bout brings out the passions
News, Mae Moo, Published on 18/08/2019
» Young star speaks his mind
RS sees Channel 8 rising to challenge with premium content
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 01/11/2017
» SET-listed RS Plc is hopeful of thriving in the crowded digital TV industry next year because of its new content line-up during the prime time period, and aims to raise its advertising rate by 40% .
The star is out tonight
Life, Published on 13/05/2019
» It's hard to believe there was a time when pop stars hid their homosexuality. Ultimately icons for the community, Elton John and George Michael played it straight for years. Camp Freddy was indeed mercurial, slipping the topic for years yet writing songs for his soulmate, a woman.
Two catchy new singles worth checking out
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/02/2022
» Although many singers had to put onsite performances on hold due to Covid-19, it cannot stop them from releasing new singles. Here are a couple of recent releases from two performers.