Thai court sentences 15 people to up to 5 years for 2017 soccer match-fixing

13 Sept 12:45 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Criminal Court sentenced 15 individuals, including former referees, players, and club managers, for their involvement in match-fixing during the 2017 Thai League season.
Prison terms ranged from 1 to 5 years, with a former linesman receiving the longest sentence of 5 years.
The landmark convictions were secured with substantial evidence, including eyewitness accounts and recorded phone and WeChat communications, proving their participation in fixing four specific matches.

Gold first, proposal next: Thai archer delivers on promise

Yesterday 16:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai para archer Khomson Singphirom won gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games, fulfilling his promise to propose to fellow archer and partner Phannipa Srathongmaew.
Khomson's partner, Phannipa, also secured a bronze medal, making their achievements at the Games particularly memorable.