Big budget for Hua Hin exhibition
[TENNIS] A total of Bt30 million will be invested to organise a special exhibition match between Spaniard Raphael Nadal and Argentine David Nalbandian in Hua Hin to celebrate His Majesty the King's 79th birthday and the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne.
Bangkok athletes lead the field at the National Games
[NATIONAL GAMES] Reigning champions Bangkok, propelled by national track and field team athletes and swimmers, stretched their lead at the National Games in Suphan Buri yesterday.
Martial artists in Bangkok
[TAEKWONDO] A total of 242 contestants from 38 countries - including a 35-strong squad from Turkey - arrived in Bangkok yesterday to take part in the WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships.
Arsenal are keen on Dassakorn
Thai midfielder Dassakorn Thonglao may get a chance to try out as a substitute for Arsenal after impressing the Premier League team's trainers on a recent trip to England.
IT'S ALL IN THE GAME Rienchai sprints into coaching
Former sprint king Rienchai Seehawong is now in his 30s, but still decided to run in the National games, which are being held this week in Suphan Buri. Rienchai has an impressive record on the track - he won three gold medals at the 2001 SEA Games in Malaysia and was instrumental in helping Thailand win a record-shattering 4x100m relay gold medal at the last Asian Games in South Korea.
