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Ange Postecoglou issues message to Tottenham fans after Leicester friendly is cancelled

The new Spurs manager was regretful that his side could not put on a show for the travelling supporters in Bangkok

Evening Standard

Tottenham vs Leicester friendly CANCELLED after heavy rain in Bangkok renders pitch unsafe

Tottenham’s pre-season friendly clash against Leicester in Thailand has been cancelled after heavy rain.

Evening Standard

Tottenham vs Leicester live stream: How can I watch friendly match on TV in UK today?

Tottenham meet Leicester in a pre-season friendly in Bangkok today.

Evening Standard

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Rallies held in support of Pita, MFP

Groups of protesters supporting Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the nation's 30th prime minister have sprung up across Bangkok this week.

Bangkok Post

Mother, son die in leap from burning home

A mother and her young son were killed and two other family members injured as they jumped from their burning five-storey home in Bangkok’s Yannawa district in the early hours of Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok governor’s son apologises for anti-MFP rant

The son of Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has apologised for an online tirade against the Move Forward Party, in which he called its supporters “bratty teenagers”, among other things.

Bangkok Post

Car rally demands anti-Pita senators quit

About 700 people using 500 cars and motorcycles joined a rally in central Bangkok on Sunday afternoon to demand the resignation of the senators who did not vote for prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat of the election-winning Move Forward Party on Thursday last week.

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Have your mooncake and eat it too

Though the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls out on Sept 29 this year, a few of Bangkok’s finest are already rolling out the full moon-shaped confectionary. Guru By Bangkok Post has complied a few of our favs.

Bangkok Post

Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar

S. Jaishankar who arrived in Bangkok from Indonesia on Saturday on an official visit, met the Myanmar foreign minister on the sidelines of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Mechanism meeting.

The Hindu

Glimmer of hope for foot soldiers

There was encouraging news for Bangkok's pedestrians last week when the city governor announced that during the coming year there would be a major upgrade of pavements in the Big Mango. It was promised that some pavements might even become "walkable". Well, best of luck with that.

Bangkok Post

Athletics | I will start my 2024 season very late, says long jumper Sreeshankar

Lin Yu Tang's 8.40m jump at Asian Championships in Bangkok surprised M. Sreeshankar. Sreeshankar achieved Olympic qualification standard of 8.27m, and plans to open 2024 season late to recover from 2023 season. His warm-up preparation and adapting to warm weather helped him win Asian silver.

The Hindu

Superlek dominates Khalilov in ONE Fight Night 12 headliner

It was another wild event at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on July 15. Just two fights went the distance at ONE Fight Night 12 as five performance bonuses were awarded to the night’s most impressive victors in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Collapsed road to reopen

A section of Luang Phaeng Road that was closed following the collapse of a segment of an elevated road construction project will be open to traffic on Monday morning, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

Bangkok Post

Asian Athletics Championships | Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends shot put title, but limps out of competition

Tajinderpal Singh Toor defended his Asian Athletics Championships title in Bangkok on July 14, 2023, throwing the iron ball 20.23m. He won gold, with Saberi Mehdi (19.98m) of Iran and Ivan Ivanov (19.87m) of Kazakhstan taking silver and bronze. Toor is only the third shot putter to defend the Asian…

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Bangkok Post

Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 14-20

Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post

Exo drops another album, Taeyeon to perform in Bangkok

This week, there are two K-pop updates from SM True. First, Exo returns with another album, Exist, and Taeyeon from Girls’ Generation will have a solo concert in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Support call for special needs kids

A Bangkok councillor for Lat Krabang district on Thursday filed a motion asking the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) council to improve its education system to support children with special needs.

The Hindu

Asian Athletics Championships: Late surge helps Abhishek Pal pip Yuto Imae to bronze in the 10,000m event

Japan dominates Asian distance running, occupying 98 of the top 100 spots. Abhishek Pal, 189th in the list, defied the odds to win 10,000m bronze at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. Gulveer Singh finished fifth. Japan’s Marina Saito shocked China’s Olympic champion Liu Shiying for javelin gold. Annu…

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Familiar comforts

As a restaurant reviewer whose work revolves around Bangkok's bustling downtown, it's always nice to get out and get some fresh air.

The Guardian - UK

Leading Thailand candidate for PM warns of ‘high price’ if blocked from power

Pita Limjaroenrat of Thailand’s Move Forward is facing legal hurdles in the lead up to a vital vote in parliament

The Independent UK

High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia

Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from around Asia intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf

Bangkok Post

House mulls action on road collapse

The House of Representatives on Wednesday met to discuss an urgent motion filed in response to the deadly collapse of an elevated road under construction on Luang Phaeng Road on Monday evening.

Bangkok Post

Exhibition offers fresh perspectives on beauty

Following successful exhibitions in France, Hong Kong and Singapore, French contemporary artist JM Robert is showcasing his unique artistic perspective in Bangkok for the first time from now until Sept 14.

Bangkok Post

D-Day for Pita, but change inevitable

Tomorrow will probably be the most decisive day in Thailand after nearly a decade of military rule. The key question on everyone’s lips is: Will the conservative forces allow the young leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, to become the next prime minister? And the question which…

The Hindu

Sreeshankar and Shaili promise to brighten up the scene for India at the Asian Championships

The 25th Asian Championships begin in Bangkok on Wednesday and though a country is eligible for two berths in every event, India will have just one athlete each in many of the events where it is among the best in the continent.

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