IT'S ALL IN THE GAME
Paradorn to watch where he sits
When Paradorn Srichaphan struts his stuff against Japan's players in the Davis Cup regional second round tie this weekend, one question that is being asked is "will he be brave enough to do his on-court meditation after the match?"
The conditions in Indian Wells allowed him to perform his sit-down meditation, which has become his new trademark, during his surprise run in the year's Pacific Life Open Masters Series. But here in Bangkok the notorious heat has never been kind to anyone, not even locals. With temperatures forecast to hit 40 degrees centigrade this weekend, it's questionable whether the Thai No 1 can keep his cool and tolerate sitting on the hot cement surface. "I don't know yet. But I wouldn't want to burn my behind. It's far hotter here than in Indian Wells," Paradorn said in answer to the question. - The Nation.
Thongchai's home away from home Some people think it's hard to find a little kindness when they are away from their homeland. However, Thai golfing ace Thongchai Jaidee might not agree with that sentiment. World No 2 Vijay Singh has shown a little kindness to Thongchai by letting him be his housemate during his stay in Augusta in preparation for The Masters golf tournament. Singh is staying in a house owned by a Thai named Chalee, who also owns the Tammarine Thai restaurant in Georgia. When asked if he minded sharing the house with Thongchai, Singh, as expected, said it would be his pleasure to have the No-1 Thai golfer stay with him. Thongchai is the first Thai player in 35 years to get an invitation to take part in The Masters, which is the first of the year's four majors. Apart from the opportunity to compete with the world's best golfers, Thongchai might just return home speaking Fijian. - The Nation.
Crooked finger saves star striker Rising star striker Teerathep "Leesaw" Winothai had a lucky break yesterday thanks to a childhood injury. The 21-year-old Leesaw had joined 881 other young men at the annual Army conscription at Wat Noynoppakhun in Bangkok. But he was not one of the 59 who were passed fit and conscripted. It seemed initially that the Leesaw had all the attributes the Army was looking for in new recruits. However, things changed when it was discovered that he has a crooked left ring finger and failed the medical. "When I was about seven years old, I had an accident and hurt my ring finger. I didn't know it was broken, so I didn't have it splinted. I never knew it would affect my conscription," he said. "I'm not afraid of being conscripted."- The Nation.
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