Thailand must improve set-piece defending, says coach Polking

13 Sept 10:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand coach Mano Polking expressed concern over his team's set-piece defending after Vietnam salvaged a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Asean Championship final.
Despite taking a lead, Thailand conceded both goals from set-pieces, including an 88th-minute equalizer, highlighting a critical area for improvement before the crucial second leg at home.

Pongsakorn wins third straight Asian Para Games gold in 400m

Today 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.