Football Association of Thailand Appoints Bryan Robson as New Coach
The Football Association of Thailand have appointed former Manchester United and England player Bryan Robson as the new coach of the national football team. Robson has agreed a four year deal and everybody connected with Thai football will be hoping he lasts longer than his predecessor, Peter Reid, who also signed a four year contract [...]
Pone Kingpetch – Thailand Boxing Legend
Thailand is renowned for Muay Thai or Thai boxing, but over the years Thailand has also produced a number of world champions in the orthodox form of boxing. Thailand’s first boxer to win a world title belt was Pone Kingpetch who became flyweight champion of the world on April 16, 1960 when he defeated Argentinian [...]
Liverpool FC Promote Thailand Tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to boost the Thai tourist industry on the back of last week’s visit of Liverpool FC. The English Premier League football team were in Thailand as part of their Asian tour and played out a 1-1 draw with the Thai national team in Bangkok last Wednesday.
During their [...]
Takraw – Kick Volleyball
Takraw is one of the most popular sports in Thailand. There are a number of different versions of the game, but the main aim is to score points against your opponents by keeping the ball off the ground using any part of your body except for your hands. Played throughout South East Asia the sport [...]
Thai Tennis Player Wins Wimbledon Title
Thai tennis player Noppawan Lertcheewakarn, aged 17, has won the Wimbledon Junior Girls’ Championship. The Thai youngster, nicknamed Nok (bird), battled back after losing the first set to her French opponent. Noppawan went on to clinch the match in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 and in doing so became the first Thai player to ever [...]
National Muay Thai Day
In Thailand, March 17 is the day when those involved in Thai boxing (Muay Thai) celebrate a hero of the sport. Boxer’s Day isn’t a public holiday, but there are commemorative events at various Muay Thai stadiums and training camps and it is a day with particular significance for the town of Ayutthaya, the home [...]
Thai Boxing - Muay Thai
Thai boxing, known as Muay Thai (muay=boxing) is Thailand’s national sport. Although football (soccer) is universally popular throughout Thailand, Muay Thai still remains as the national sport. Even if you are not interested in boxing, a visit to a genuine Muay Thai bout can still be a fascinating experience because Thai boxing isn’t just about [...]
