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PM pushes soft power in United Kingdom
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored Thailand's commitment to expanding its export market and soft power in the form of Muay Thai, not only in the United Kingdom but across Europe.
Muay Thai enthusiasts welcome 90-day visas, but want more
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Sukanya Pongpaew, Published on 21/01/2024
» Muay Thai gym operators and foreign Muay Thai enthusiasts in Phuket and Bangkok have welcomed the government's decision to grant a 90-day special visa for foreigners who want to visit Thailand to practise Muay Thai.
Palang Pracharath touts culture, Bhumjaithai eyes volunteers
News, Wassana Nanuam and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/04/2023
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to intensify the promotion of soft power as another key driver of the economy if the party wins the general election, set to take place on May 14 this year.
Buakaw confirms he's Thai, not Cambodian
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2023
» Famous Muay Thai boxer Sombat "Buakaw" Banchamek says he comes from the indigenous ethnic group of Kuy, but his nationality is Thai.
MP hit with complaints over kickboxing challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/08/2021
» A former Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) member on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, the leader of the Thai Civilised Party, for allegedly breaching MP ethics after he challenged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to a kickboxing match for the premiership.
PPRP weighs in on MP's boxing dare
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2021
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has slammed Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, member of parliament and leader of the Thai Civilized Party, for challenging Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to a kickboxing match for the premiership.
Curbs lifted for 13 types of businesses
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/01/2021
» City Hall on Thursday resolved to ease Covid-19 restrictions on 13 types of establishments, starting from Friday, after the outbreak situation in Bangkok improved, said Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, spokesman for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
City exodus begins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin & Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/03/2020
» Almost 200 new infections were reported on Sunday, the highest one-day jump to date with the government hinting at more stringent measures on the way as the number of accumulated infections is predicted to surpass 1,000 in the next seven days.
Search still on for 500 who visited boxing stadia
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/03/2020
» Public Health authorities are still looking for about 500 people who visited Muay Thai boxing stadiums early this month and might have been exposed to the risk of contracting Covid-19.
Round two for Muaythai tome
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2019
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has released a second edition of the hugely popular Muaythai Guide, a free guidebook to 50 select Muay Thai kickboxing gyms and clubs in Thailand.