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Parul Chaudhary reaping rewards of high-altitude training

NEW DELHI: Ace long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary has turned to innovative training methods to maximize her output on the track. Currently in Bangkok for the Asian Athletics Championships, Parul is confident of a good show in the upcoming season where she'll represent the country at the World Athletics Championships in…

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023

Abhishek keeps Pal family flag flying high

BANGKOK: The tag of India's premier athletics family now has a permanent address at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. The latest to bring an international medal to the family is Abhishek Pal, India's star at the Asian Athletics Championships here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Thai pop art fairytale afternoon tea

To enhance the whimsical side in all of us comes an enchanted afternoon tea at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2023

Lord Hanuman is official mascot of Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand

BANGKOK: 'Lord Hanuman', one of the most revered Gods in India, will be the official mascot of the Asian Athletics Championships starting here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

Build-up hit by pull-outs and dope flunks, India still hopeful of good show in Asian Athletics Championships

BANGKOK: The build-up was far from ideal with pull-outs and dope flunks but the Indian team, led by shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, would still look for an impactful show in the Asian Athletics Championships starting here Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

At least 1 killed as elevated road collapses in Bangkok

Thai authorities say at least one person has been killed after an elevated road being built in Bangkok collapsed, and two others are listed as missing, with rescue crews unable to access the site for fear of a further collapse

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Selva P Thirumaran wins best U-20 athlete award of region at AAA gala; AFI voted best member

BANGKOK: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) bagged the best member award and World Junior silver medal winner Selva P Thirumaran was adjudged the best male athlete in the U-20 category as the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) celebrated its golden jubilee in a gala evening that saw a galaxy of…

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

Eastern Star boss targets 15% uptick

The new managing director of SET-listed developer Eastern Star Real Estate is planning to balance its residential development portfolio, launch three new projects annually in Bangkok and Rayong, and achieve annual growth of at least 10-15%.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023