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Air Race 1 World Cup Coming To Thailand

THAILAND  became the first country in the Asia Pacific region last week to host the Air Race 1 series, the world’s biggest and fastest air race. It was such a success that the U-tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport has now been approved as a new destination for the Air Race 1 World Cup in 2017. Air…

Sarawut Sends Thailand Into Suzuki Cup Semi-Finals

  A late strike by Sarawut was enough to see off a stubborn Singapore side to leave Thailand top of Group A. Following their sketchy performance against Indonesia, Thailand were slightly improved but found clear-cut chances at a premium. The defence was certainly more solid, though they were caught out a couple of times by…

Coach Kiatasak Wary Of Singapore Threat

Thailand national coach Kiatasak Senamuang is wary of the threat posed by Singapore in the second Group A match of the AFF Suzuki Cup today. Holders Thailand go into the game as group leaders following Friday’s 4-2 win over Indonesia. Singapore were held to a goalless draw by the Philipines but the coach is well…

Anucha’s Perfect Weekend At Chang International Circuit, Buriram

  From the open practice day on Friday until taking the chequered flag late on Sunday afternoon, Round 9 of the FMSCT All Thailand Superbike Championship looked like it belonged to 2015 Champion, Anucha Nakcharoensri. Back to back testing of the Yamaha Thailand R1 and the R6 he rides in the Asia Road Racing Championship…

Local Scottish Rider Gary Johnson – Update

Our local boy made his debut at the Buriram Chang International circuit yesterday (Sunday). Gary had a very good day and he started the race in 22nd position from a field of 27. His lap times were up 3 seconds on his qualifying laps and from starting on the grid in 22nd position, moved through…

Ariya Becomes World Player Of The Year

Ariya Jutanugarn finished her season in style by tying for fourth place on Sunday at the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida , clinching the season-long Race to CME Globe points competition and its US$1 million bonus . She also won player of the year for the first time, overtaking Lydia Ko as both the…

Superbike Scottish Rider Racing In Buriram

We now have a new local ex-pat to support racing superbikes in Thailand. Motor Racing correspondant Colin from the “Buriram Times” was at the circuit yesterday and met up with Gary Johnson a new local face on the scene. Gary originally from Glasgow, has lived in the Issan area for some time and confirmed that…

Thailand Survive Indonesia Scare In Suzuki Cup

Following their heroics against Australia, Thailand went into their match against Indonesia full of confidence. The game was played in heavy rain, with Thailand being a long way from their best. They ran out 4-2 winners with Teerasil being the hat-trick hero. Thailand made a dream start when following a dreadful defensive blunder, Peerapat sent…

Thailand Begin Defence Of Suzuki Cup

The AFF Suzuki Cup kicks off today with holders Thailand taking on Indonesia at the Philipines Sports Stadium at 3.30pm Thai time.The game will be televised live on Channel 7. The War Elephants are looking to win the trophy for a record fifth time , with the Philipines and Singapore also in their Group A….

FMSCT All Thailand At Buriram This Weekend

  After a month of mourning the passing of the great King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the FMSCT All Thailand Superbike (TSB) Championship returns to Chang International Circuit in Buriram this weekend for Round 9. The cancellation of three events makes this the penultimate round for the 2016 season and is likely to see all three elite…