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Ring of legends: Buakaw and Saenchai to face off in unique BKFC Thai boxing match
Legendary Thai boxers and best friends Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek and Supachai “Saenchai” Saepong are set to step into the ring under a special rule for the 5th Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Thailand – Legend of Siam. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 4, at Royal Cliff Hotel Group in Pattaya. BKFC ASIA officially announced that…
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Buriram United mishap sparks football field safety concerns
Some things just shouldn’t happen to you on a football pitch in the middle of a match. But in Thailand, footballer Theerathon Bunmathan of Buriram United shared how he fell into a pit whilst contending against Khon Kaen United, nearly breaking his left leg. The shocking incident happened yesterday at Khon Kaen’s administrative stadium and has since caused a stir…
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Revolutionizing combat sports: Nick Chapman’s incredible journey in Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)
In the electrifying arena of combat sports, where grit, strategy, and passion collide, few stories resonate as deeply as that of Nick Chapman, the CEO of Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Asia. From his fearless foray as a fighter to his role as a referee and promoter, Chapman’s journey through bare-knuckle fighting has been nothing short of extraordinary. He climbed high,…
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Manchester United, Buriram United top football favourites in Thai pre-season survey
As the fervent anticipation for the 2023-24 football season begins to resonate amongst fans in Thailand, a recent survey divulges that Manchester United from the English Premier League, and Buriram United from Thai League 1, are the crowd favourites. This comes from a research study conducted by the renowned National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA). The study, which ran between…
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Match misfire: Thai Port president’s friendly tease leaves fans in limbo
The president of Thai Port Football Club confused fans today when she announced that a friendly match between Leicester City and Thai Port was set to take place on Wednesday, July 26, only to state a few hours later that the match is on hold. Fans of Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City were left disappointed yesterday after the cancellation of…
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Spurs and Foxes foiled: Thai sports authority ‘kick-off’ apology for cancelled clash in Bangkok
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) today apologised for the cancellation of a pre-season friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. The game was abandoned after a heavy downpour in the capital caused flooding in the stadium, leading to the unfortunate cancellation of the match. Originally slated to kick off at 5pm, the match was…
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Golf dreams dashed: Thailand’s rising star disqualified from US Women’s Open after 5-hole fiasco
Thailand‘s Natthakritta Vongtaveelap endured a brief appearance at the US Women’s Open after the precocious golf star was disqualified after completing just five holes. The disqualification yesterday came as a result of her caddie using a rangefinder, which violated the local golf rule implemented for the championship, prohibiting the use of distance-measuring devices. While a single breach would have incurred…
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Game over for Thailand? Political interference penalty puts FIFA ban in play
A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP raised concerns about a potential ban on Thailand by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) due to political interference. This comes after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan allegedly exerted pressure on the President of the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) to resign. The official Facebook page of FA Thailand announced on July…
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Thai woman sets new record at London Marathon
A woman from Thailand who ran the London Marathon in the UK yesterday set a unique new Guinness World Record for “the fastest marathon dressed in Thai traditional dress.” The marathon runner, Shrinya “Dr Miyu” Kanchanasewi, is a 33 year old dentist based at Chao Phraya Hospital with a passion for running. Dr Miyu posted a photo on Facebook holding…
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A ping pong show is coming to Bangkok
If you’ve wandered some of the seedier streets of Bangkok, you’re probably well aware of the ping pong shows on offer. But finally, Bangkok is set to see a proper ping pong show that’s entertaining and suitable for the whole family! The World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender 2023 series tournament is set to take place in Bangkok from April…
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Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament boosts sports tourism
With tourism back in full swing, a variety of diverse events and activities are taking place in tourism hotspots, offering variety to tourists and locals alike. Koh Samui recently hosted a successful volleyball tournament that organisers hope will boost sports tourism to Thailand. The 5th annual Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament took place from March 10 to 12, at the…
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Thai woman wins World Women’s Snooker Championship
A Thai woman has won the World Women’s Snooker Championship defeating her Chinese rival six frames to three. Siripaporn Nuanthakhamjan competed at the Hi-end Snooker Club on Saturday night, becoming the second Thai woman to win the Women’s Snooker Championship. Last year, Mink Saraburi, another Thai player won the championship. But, Siripaporn defeated Mink in the semi-finals and went on…
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European Super League a ‘wolf in granny’s clothing’
The sports development company trying to resurrect the European Super League (ESL) has been accused of being a “wolf in granny’s clothing.” European sports development company, A22 Sports Management, is trying very hard to summon a phoenix from the ashes of the ESL after the original 12-club proposal in 2021 crashed and burned after European-wide protests against it. In an…
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LeBron James breaks scoring record to be crowned king of the court (video)
LeBron James confirmed his status as a basketball legend after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. The 38 year old achieved the feat in just over 1,400 appearances, compared to Abdul-Jabbar’s 1,560 games. James’ record-breaking shot was a step-back fadeaway jumper from the foul line, which he sunk over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kenrich Williams with just 10.9 seconds remaining…
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South American giants unite for joint bid to host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay plan to make history as they come together to submit a joint bid to host the highly-anticipated 2030 FIFA World Cup. The 2030 tournament will mark 100 years since the first World Cup was held in Montevideo, Uruguay, making it a momentous occasion for the sport of football. At the Argentine Football Association headquarters in…
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Gareth Bale impresses at Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Justin Rose wins for first time in 4 years
Gareth Bale left his mark on one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments on his pro-am debut at Pebble Beach which saw Justin Rose secure his first win in four years. The 42 year old Rose, who led the pro event by two shots, hit three birdies to card a six-under round of 66, making him the winner by…
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Manchester City Takes on the Far East: Tour of Thailand and Japan in Mid-July
Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, are embarking on a journey to Asia as part of their preparations for the upcoming season. The tour, expected to take place in mid-July, will cover both Thailand and Japan, marking their first trip to the Far East since the outbreak of the pandemic. Sportsmail UK reported that the club has already planned…
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“Buakaw” First time fighting with BKFC THAILAND 3: MOMENT OF TRUTH BY SINGHA
The first time of the fighting legendary “Buakaw Banchamek” in extreme bare-knuckle boxing fighting, ready to fight the battle of his life in the arena with 24 other best fighters The mega battle is set to start on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the world-famous Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok! Bangkok, 5 August 2022 – Prepare to meet the world’s greatest…
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Push for Muay Thai to be included in the 2028 Olympic Games
Thailand’s national sport – Muay Thai – will hopefully be added to the 2028 Olympic Games, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan who serves as the chairman of the Olympic Committee of Thailand. The sport – also known as Thai boxing and the art of eight limbs since it uses hands, feet, knees, and elbows – won a nod…
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Leicester City travel to Thailand for post-season holiday
The Leicester City squad are currently in Bangkok celebrating the conclusion of the English Premier League on Sunday. Chairman of the club Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha is taking the City squad on a tour of his homeland, who were pictured at Bangkok’s Temple of the Golden Buddha on Tuesday. The temple’s abbot Chao Khun Thongchai warmly welcomed the team by presenting…
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Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players is “crazy”, says Djokovic
World tennis champion Novak Djokovic has condemned Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players as “crazy.” Earlier this week, the oldest tennis tournament in the world announced that players from Russia and Belarus are banned from playing in this year’s competition from June 27 – July 10 because of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision has been described as “complete…
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Winter Olympics end in controversy, as IOC praises athletes’ ‘solidarity and peace’
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics took place on Sunday night in Beijing, bringing the games to an official close — though the controversy surrounding them is far from over. Norway finished first overall with a total of 37 medals, Germany came in second, raking up 27 medals, followed by the United States with 25 medals in total. Meanwhile,…
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Australia at the top of women’s world cup, defeats Thailand
Australia now leads Group B of the FIFA Women’s World Cup after players Emily van Egmond and Sam Kerr scored two goals against Thailand, beating Thailand 2-1. Thailand still made it to the quarter-finals as a third-place team, along with Vietnam. Up next, Thailand will play against Japan in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Thailand started the cup this Monday, losing…
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Thai women’s football team to play against Australia tomorrow
After winning 4-0 against Indonesia on Monday, the Thai women’s football team will play against Australia tomorrow. The AFC Women’s World Cup is being hosted in India right now. Even though Thailand lost their first game to the Philippines, the win over Indonesia has brought back their stride. The team hopes that player Chaba Kaew will help it qualify for…
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Frankfurt remind Gladbach’s Hütter what he left behind
When Adi Hütter left Frankfurt for Gladbach, he was looking to take a leap forward. Instead, after defeat to his former club on Wednesday, he finds himself in a relegation battle and under significant pressure. SOURCE: DW News
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Serge Gnabry back in business as Bayern Munich batter Stuttgart
A hat-trick and two assists marked an emphatic return to form for Serge Gnabry in Bayern Munich’s 5-0 win over Stuttgart. Robert Lewandowski was also among the goals but there was familiar frustration for Kingsley Coman. SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw, Bayern draw Salzburg
UEFA officials were left red-faced after a “technical problem” in the initial draw for the Champions League last-16 forced them to rule it void. Six-time winners Bayern Munich will now face RB Salzburg. SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw after ‘technical problem’
UEFA officials were left red-faced after a “technical problem” in the initial draw for the Champions League last-16 forced them to rule it void. A redraw has been scheduled by European football’s governing body. SOURCE: DW News
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Max Verstappen: ‘Mad Max’ evolves into Formula One world champion
Formula One’s latest world champion Max Verstappen has developed into a top driver, as his stunning win in Abu Dhabi proves. The Dutchman is anything but tame, though. SOURCE: DW News
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Formula One: Max Verstappen wins world championship in Abu Dhabi
In one of the most anticipated Formula One races in recent years, Max Verstappen came out on top to seal the world championship in the most dramatic fashion. SOURCE: DW News
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