IPTV operator must pay ฿14m to broadcast last two World Cup matches

2 Oct 00:18 Key points summarised by AI

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) demanded Super Broadband Network (SBN), provider of AIS Playbox, pay ฿14 million for broadcast rights to the World Cup 2022 semi-final and final matches.
SBN is unable to broadcast the matches via its IPTV platform due to a court injunction secured by True Corporation, preventing them from acquiring the rights.

Pongsakorn wins third straight Asian Para Games gold in 400m

Yesterday 13:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo clinched his third consecutive Asian Para Games gold medal in the men’s 400m T53, setting a new Games record of 47.81 seconds.
Other Thai athletes also secured medals, with Booncherd Jaiyen winning silver in wheelchair tennis, Kritsanaphong Thisuwan taking silver in the men’s 400m T12, and Sasirawan Intachot earning bronze in the women’s 400m T47.
Thailand concluded the fifth Asian Para Games ranked seventh in the medal table, accumulating a total of 106 medals, including 17 gold, 34 silver, and 55 bronze.