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Virat throws hat into ring for soccer boss
May 24, 2013 1:00 am

Virat throws hat into ring for soccer boss

Virat Chanpanich says he is inspired by the desire to help Thailand return to prominence in world football. The man behind one of the country's most successful periods yesterday launched his bid for..

Thai Pornanong riding hot form into Bahamas
May 24, 2013 1:00 am

Thai Pornanong riding hot form into Bahamas

Thailand's No 2 Pornanong Phatlum is hoping for a repeat of her dazzling form last week in Alabama as she tees up the rain-hit US$1.3-million Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf..

No Thais in French Open singles
May 24, 2013 1:00 am

No Thais in French Open singles

Luksika Kumkhum's bid for a place in the French Open came to an end yesterday with a 6-0 7-6 (7-4) upset defeat by Sandra Zahlavova of the Czech Republic in the second qualifying round.

Thai women just too good for Cuba
May 24, 2013 1:00 am

Thai women just too good for Cuba

Thailand defeated Cuba in a five-set thriller 25-17 27-25 17-25 23-25 15-11 in the China International Women's Volleyball Tournament second leg in Shenzhen yesterday.

No Thais in French Open singles
May 24, 2013 1:00 am

No Thais in French Open singles

Luksika Kumkhum's bid for a place in the French Open came to an end yesterday with a 6-0 7-6 (7-4) upset defeat by Sandra Zahlavova of the Czech Republic in the second qualifying round.

Thai women just too good for Cuba
May 24, 2013 1:00 am

Thai women just too good for Cuba

Thailand defeated Cuba in a five-set thriller 25-17 27-25 17-25 23-25 15-11 in the China International Women's Volleyball Tournament second leg in Shenzhen yesterday.

Ratchanok in race to be fit for Thailand's quarter-final
May 22, 2013 1:00 am

Ratchanok in race to be fit for Thailand's quarter-final

A thigh injury has hit world No 5 Ratchanok Inthanon's hopes of boosting the Thai badminton team in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup World Mixed Team Championships in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

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SAT orders Thai FA vote by July 16
May 21, 2013 1:00 am

SAT orders Thai FA vote by July 16

The Sports Authority of Thailand has threatened to intervene if the Football Association (FAT) fails to hold its presidential election by July 16.

Shuttlers close in on QF after HK thriller
May 21, 2013 1:00 am

Shuttlers close in on QF after HK thriller

Battling Thailand brightened their chance of making the quarter-finals of the BWF Sudirman Cup World Mixed Team Tournament in Kuala Lumpur with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Hong Kong in their Group 1B..

Thais rise to 2nd but China test awaits
May 21, 2013 1:00 am

Thais rise to 2nd but China test awaits

Thailand's determination to retrieve pride after their humiliating loss to hosts China paid dividends on Sunday, when they thrashed Puerto Rico 25-17 25-16 26-24 to finish second in the four-team..