'The sporting bar is not very high in Thailand, why is that?'
It has always surprised me that a country with around 72 million inhabitants does not really excel on the world stage when it comes to sporting achievements. Especially if you compare it with Belgium and the Netherlands, relatively small countries that play an important role on the sporting world stage. Does this have to do with the fact that there is less pressure for prestige in Thailand than in the Western world? Or are there other causes?
Lumpini Park in Bangkok is a breath of fresh air
You don't expect it, but in the heart of Bangkok, sandwiched between skyscrapers, you will find a green oasis: Lumpini park. More precisely on the northern side of Rama IV Road, between Ratchadamri Road and Witthayu Road.
Sports participation of the Thais
With just over 32 percent of Thailand's population being obese, and many more overweight, taking part in any kind of sport or exercise has never been more important. But according to research, participation in physical activities by Thai children is very low. And the number of Thai people active in sports is falling.
Lime juice and herbalife products
If I enjoy any popularity on this blog, then after this contribution it will be over and done with. It is of course no harm from me and to make up for it a bit I will conclude with a hopefully useful and Thailand-specific advice on how to lose weight.
Watching sports in Thailand
As a change from the more serious topics I've dealt with in recent posts, now a lighter topic, watching sports in Thailand.
Watching TV in Thailand
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while and in recent years close to Udonthani. Today: Watching TV in Thailand.
Reader question: No Studio Sport on tablet
Since Friday, Studio Sport can no longer be received on a tablet or computer via NPO or NOS. Does anyone have a solution for this, or is this just temporary?
Landed on a tropical island: Tears in the pudding
Tuesday morning, 9 am. The workout of the “Beast mode bootcamp” is already over. Before class, just before 7 o'clock this morning, we were still chattering excitedly about the “celebrity free pass”. And for whom we want to use it. A "celebrity free pass" is really nothing more than your partner's permission to sleep with a celebrity, should the opportunity arise.
Landed on a tropical island: The “Beast Mode Bootcamp” on Koh Phangan
The alarm goes off at 6 o'clock. It's already light and warm. I make a cup of tea, get dressed and brush my teeth. In the mirror I see a pale face, wrinkled and sleepy. In a moment I will suffer, very much suffer.
Health Council: The Dutch should exercise more!
According to the new exercise guidelines, adults should exercise at least two and a half hours of moderate intensity exercise every week and children for at least one hour daily. Muscle and bone-strengthening activities are also recommended for both groups.
Reader call: Who will come and play tennis, badminton and pickle ball with us in Hua Hin?
For some time now we have been forming small groups of tennis, badminton and pickleball players in Hua Hin and are looking for other interested people to complete our teams.
English Premier League back on True
Football fans don't have to wait any longer. True will broadcast live English Premier League matches for the next three years. That is no less than 380 games per season.
Future plans for Pattaya
The city council has been planning for a long time to give Pattaya a different image. The city should become a family-friendly resort with a strong focus on sporting events.
CTH doesn't care about the viewers
Hans Bos has switched from True Vision to CTH (Cable Thai Holdings) who own the broadcasting rights in Thailand of the Premier League. It turns out to be a big annoyance.