The (sports) legacy of Ramon Dekkers

By Gringo
Posted in Muay Thai, Sport
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March 3 2013

The sudden death of Ramon Dekkers has hit the world of Muay Thai boxing hard. It was world news, many websites have paid attention to this drama of a sportsman who died much too young.

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BREDA - Thai boxing legend Ramon Dekkers (43) from Breda unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday afternoon. He became unwell while training on his road bike. “The greatest Thai boxer in the world passed away today.”

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Mountain biking in Park Adventure Land, Rayong

By Gringo
Posted in Sport
February 22 2013

Do you know that wonderful feeling of tiredness after a pleasant effort as relaxation? A trip by mountain bike, for example, along one of the marked routes in an agricultural region in Rayong province, called The Park Adventure Land.

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Muay Thai is not just a sport; it's a way of life

By Editorial
Posted in Muay Thai, Sport
February 17 2013

Stefania Picelli (26) turned her hobby into her profession: she organizes Muay Thai competitions in Italy and Thailand. A woman in the male-dominated sport.

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Thai Premier League football, 2013 season

By Gringo
Posted in Sport, Football
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February 15 2013

The Thai football clubs are in the middle of preparing for the new season, which starts on March 2-3 and runs until November.

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PSV plays football in Bangkok

By Joseph Boy
Posted in Sport, Football
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December 26 2012

English football clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are immensely popular with Thai football fans. PSV has also become aware of this and recently concluded an agreement with the Asian insurer AIA regarding a trip to Thailand.

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Int. Beach football Pattaya: 14 to 22 December

By Colin de Jong
Posted in Sport, Football
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December 12 2012

The already 8th Int. Beach football tournament, will take place on the Jomtien beach from Friday 14 to Sunday 22 December.

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The most famous Dutchman in Thailand, eight-time world champion Thai boxing Ramon Dekkers, received a royal award from the Thai royal family this week for his services to the sport.

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National Games in Chiang Mai

By Submitted Message
Posted in Sport
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October 26, 2012

The annual 'National Games' of Thailand will be held between 9 and 19 December. This time it's Chiangmai's turn. The sporting event is organized for the 41st time.

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The most famous Dutch sportsman in Thailand

By Joseph Boy
Posted in Sport
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October 2, 2012

Ramon Dekkers, nicknamed The Diamond, is a former professional kickboxer and 8-time Muay Thai World Champion. In the 90s, he was the most famous foreign kickboxer in Thailand.

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Vic Hermans and World cup 2012 Futsal

By Gringo
Posted in Sport
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5 September 2012

The 2012 Futsal World Cup will be held in Thailand in November. A total of 24 countries will compete for the title, which is currently still held by Brazil.

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The Thai and football

By Joseph Boy
Posted in Sport, Football
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7 August 2012

What does the Thai have with football and why are they so idolized by those English clubs? After arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport it already starts in the taxi. The driver effortlessly names all Dutch players with some fame with precision.

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Love is……..work out together!

By Gringo
Posted in Sport
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July 11, 2012

When I was forced to give up my hobby of being a football referee a few years ago, I had to find another occupation to get enough exercise.

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White water rafting in Thailand

By Gringo
Posted in Sport
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July 5, 2012

The rainy season in Thailand has started and while we all anxiously await how the water streams will be managed this year, there is also a group of people who are looking forward to the upcoming season of "rafting", white water rafting.

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Thailand may host Grand Prix in 2014

By Editorial
Posted in Car race, Sport
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June 17, 2012

Thailand wants to organize a Grand Prix in 2014. Politicians of the Asian country are negotiating this with Bernie Ecclestone, the commercial boss of Formula 1.

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Badminton in Pattaya

By Gringo
Posted in Sport
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May 25, 2012

I've done a lot of sports my whole life. For the last 20 years I was a football referee, a hobby I pursued passionately. When I went to live in Thailand, unfortunately that was no longer possible. You are a bit too old in your sixties and moreover, the Thai referees were preferred here.

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What a spectacle and excellent tennis served to us by two tennis players blessed with an excellent attitude.

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