Thailand is staking claim to host a Formula One race, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching Bangkok as a circuit for a street race that will help burnish the Southeast Asian nation’s status as a major tourism hub. Srettha, whose administration has focused on entertainment and sports events to draw high-spending tourists, met F1 chief …
John Catlin made some more Asian Tour history on Saturday, becoming the first player to win back-to-back events in five years with this triumph at the Saudi Open. And a month removed from the 59 he shot on his way to winning the International Series Macau, Catlin was a missed-putt away from becoming the first …
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops. Fighting has broken out between the Myanmar military and armed ethnic groups near a vital trade hub near the Thai border, according to Thailand’s government and media reports. Witnesses on the Thai and Myanmar sides of the border …
Former footballer Kevin Lidin used to play in front of thousands of fans in Italy, but he left it all behind to experience life as a Buddhist monk in Thailand. In 2019, the Swede won promotion from Italy’s third tier with Pisa, whose Arena Garibaldi stadium holds up to 25,000 fans. However, despite the adulation …
If 2023 was the year in which ONE Championship became synonymous with Thailand’s historic Stadium, then 2024 looks set to be notable for an international expansion. “I think of it as chapters in a book. Last year was the chapter of making sure we had the world’s greatest striking product at Lumpinee and we did …
“I don’t think I am at my peak, I think there is still a lot of room for improvement. Becoming a champion is not necessarily a peak, because defending the title and staying as champion is more difficult.” Prajanchai faces Jonathan Di Bella (left) in a unification bout on Friday. Photo: ONE Championship At ONE …
Thailand’s parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill Wednesday, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise LGBTQ marriage equality. Issued on: 27/03/2024 – 09:07 2 min The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes in the lower house, although it must still be approved by the Senate …
Japan and Australia strode towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped points despite leading through talisman Son Heung-min. Later, Iran thrashed Turkmenistan, Asian champions Qatar beat Kuwait and Saudi Arabia won against Tajikistan as the Middle East’s heavyweights remained unbeaten. And Palestine, their supporters in Gaza …
Srettha Thavisin is not angry with Taylor Swift. Thailand’s Prime Minister is not even angry with Singapore. But what he does begrudge is a missed opportunity. So when Srettha learned that Singapore had inserted an exclusivity clause into its contract with the 14 Grammy-winning TIME Person of the Year, which prohibited her from bringing her …
There is zero chance, aides insist, of accessing the second floor. The upper reaches of Bangkok’s Venetian Gothic Government House are strictly for official work. Journalists (and even respectable guests) are only permitted to loiter among the watercolors and marble ornaments that adorn the ground-floor reception rooms. Everything above the grand staircase is strictly off-limits. …