Paradorn to face El Aynaoui; Tamarine takes on Myskina. Paradorn Srichaphan and Tamarine Tanasugarn will kick off their US Open campaigns in starkly different circumstances, while Danai Udomchoke has served notice he’s ready to move into the main draw. Paradorn, who’s had a frustrating slide down the ladder, gets a measure of relief with an easy first round match against Moroccan veteran Younes El Aynaoui.

Princess to take on Thailand’s best

[BADMINTON] HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana will test her ability against Boonsak Polsana, Sudket Prapakamol, Saralee Thungthongkam and other top national players after confirming her place in the All Thailand Badminton Championships at The Mall Ngamwongwan next week. The Princess, last year’s national youth champion, will play in the mixed doubles and women’s doubles, and a decent result will give her a good chance of a place in the 23rd SEA Games in the Philippines.

New chapter for Thailand, Laos

Thailand has inked a memorandum of understanding with Laos to support its sports development and help it to prepare for the 2009 SEA Games.

Bangkok Lions ready to prowl again

[JUNIOR RUGBY] The DHL Bangkok Lions launch the second half of their season at Bangkok Patana School in Sukhumvit 105 on Saturday.