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Verstappen conquers Singapore as Hamilton tumbles from second to sixth after pit blunder on October 11

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026

Kimi Antonelli extends his title lead to 102 points with third place in Singapore as Max Verstappen claims his first Marina Bay victory.

Japan Sumo chief vows full preparations for Bangkok tournament

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026

Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku vowed on Friday to make full preparations for a sumo tournament scheduled to take place in Bangkok in June 2027.

World No.1 Kunlavut faces Tanaka at Arctic Open at 8.30pm on October 9

October 09, 2026

Kunlavut Vitidsarn faces Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in Finland’s Arctic Open quarter-finals at 8.30pm Thai time on October 9, 2026

Jeeno says time away from golf helped fuel four-win season

October 06, 2026

World No.2 Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul says a month away from competition helped reset her mindset before winning her fourth LPGA title of 2026.

Jeeno Thitikul wins LOTTE Championship for fourth LPGA title of 2026

October 05, 2026

Jeeno Thitikul won the 2026 LOTTE Championship in Hawaii by three strokes, securing her fourth LPGA Tour title of the season and 11th career victory.

Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia by 2.307s on Oct 4

October 04, 2026

Kimi Antonelli leaves Sepang with an 84-point Formula One lead after George Russell retires, while Lewis Hamilton recovers to third

Puripol Boonson wins Asian Games MVP on Oct 4 after 2 golds

October 04, 2026

Thailand’s Puripol Boonson targets the world stage after record-breaking 100m and 200m wins and a mixed relay silver at the Asian Games in Japan.

Banlung wins men’s 68kg taekwondo gold for Thailand at Asian Games 2026

October 03, 2026

Banlung Tubtimdang beat Iran’s Mahdi Hajimousaei Nafouti 2–0 in the men’s 68kg final in Japan, while Natkamon Wasana added women’s 57kg bronze.

Puripol set for historic OCA MVP honour after 2 golds at 2026 Asian Games

October 03, 2026

Thailand’s Puripol Boonson is due to collect a US$25,000 Asian Games award in Japan on October 4 after two sprint golds and a relay silver.

Japan's former prime minister backs stronger ties with India

October 02, 2026

Japan-India Association chairman Fumio Kishida will consider visiting India in 2027, with business and other anniversary events being planned.

Sophia Montgomery wins Asian Games sailing gold and secures Olympic quota

October 02, 2026

Thai sailor Sophia Montgomery wins women’s ILCA 6 gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing Thailand a quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Thai women win first Asian Games beach volleyball gold in 28 years

October 02, 2026

Thai pair Taravadee Naraphornrapat and Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee beat China to win the nation’s first Asian Games women’s beach volleyball gold in 28 years.

Thailand face China in Asian Games men’s volleyball last eight on October 1

October 01, 2026

Thailand play China at 2pm on October 1, live on PPTV HD 36 and AIS PLAY, with a free volleyball watch party at MONO STUDIO in Nonthaburi.

Thailand wins 3 golds and a silver at Asian Games 2026 to rise to fifth on September 29

September 30, 2026

Golds in badminton, men’s sepak takraw and PUBG MOBILE help Thailand reach 33 medals, while China leads the Asian Games table with 254

Kunlavut claims historic Asian Games badminton gold for Thailand

September 29, 2026

Kunlavut Vitidsarn beats Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew 21-12, 21-16 to win Thailand’s first Asian Games men’s singles badminton gold.