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 … [Read more...]
National Muay Thai Day
March 17, 2009 By
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 … [Read more...]
Thai Boxing – Muay Thai
March 16, 2009 By
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 … [Read more...]
Thailand Football Association Wants England Fixture
October 29, 2008 By
There was a bit of confusion yesterday when the Football Association of Thailand announced it had secured a prestigious fixture against England to be played in Thailand in November 2009. Unfortunately for the Thai football (soccer) authorities, their English counterparts have not yet agreed to the … [Read more...]
Thai Police Prepare for Euro 2008 Crackdown
June 7, 2008 By
Thai police aren’t worried about football hooligans; they’re more concerned about the flurry of illegal gambling that will take place during the next 3 weeks as Euro 2008 kicks off in Austria and Switzerland. National police chief Pol Gen Patcharawat has ordered police stations all over Thailand … [Read more...]
