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BOCAUE, Philippines — The Philippines did all it could to keep defending champion Thailand at bay, but a late goal gave the War Elephants a clean sweep of its Group A assignments after the final day of the 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup group stage at the Philippine Sports Stadium. Indonesia, on the other hand, hung tough against the Singapore XI to pull off a rousing 2-1 come from behind win over at the Rizal […]
The Philippines national football team has its backs against the wall when it faces defending champion Thailand in the final day of the AFF Suzuki Cup Group A fixtures on Friday night at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan. On the other hand, Indonesia and Singapore will simultaneously kick off its final match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. At stake with a win for either team will be an outright ticket to […]
BOCAUE, Philippines — Visiting Indonesia gave host Philippines a huge scare, but the home side managed to salvage a 2-2 draw in the second day of the AFF Suzuki Cup Group A competition on Tuesday night at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue. For the second straight game, the Azkals failed to gain a result, putting its campaign to advance in jeopardy unless it gains a win over Thailand, or both Singapore and Indonesia produce […]
BOCAUE, Philippines — Six years ago, the Philippines men’s national football team was merely a blip in the radar of international football. With the Philippine Football Federation in turmoil under the late Jose Mari Martinez, the Azkals were mired in a tough situation during its 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup campaign. Prior to the tournament, the team was ranked at 166, way behind sub-region rivals Myanmar (137) and Malaysia (148). But in a surprise twist, the […]
CUBAO, Philippines — Two days removed from a frustrating opening match, the Philippines national team is mired in a must-win situation against Indonesia when the second day of the AFF Suzuki Cup Group A competition resumes on Tuesday at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue. Against a 10-man Singapore last Saturday, the Azkals failed to secure a result and garnered a nil-nil result. On the other hand, tournament favorites and defending champion Thailand relied on […]
The Philippines open up its bid to gain the elusive AFF Suzuki Cup title as it takes on four-time champion Singapore in the opening day of Group A at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan on Saturday night. Also in the bracket known as the “Group of Death” are Indonesia and defending titlists Thailand, which will face each other in the opener at 4:30 p.m. The Philippines-Singapore tiff follows at 8:00 p.m. All other […]
BANGKOK, Thailand (Reuters) – Thai health officials on Wednesday said 33 new Zika virus cases have been detected in the country as officials step up screening for groups at high risk from the disease such as pregnant women. “We confirmed 33 new cases last week and have detected the virus in two further provinces,” Ministry of Public Health spokesman Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai told Reuters. Suwannachai said health campaigns warning travelers about Zika have been increased as […]
BANGKOK, Thailand | AFP | — Tens of thousands of black-clad Thais converged on Bangkok’s Grand Palace on Saturday to sing the royal anthem in a striking display of devotion to the recently deceased King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The monarch, who died on October 13 following years of poor health, was seen as a moral icon and rare figure of unity in a kingdom dogged by corruption and political turmoil. His death has plunged the nation […]
by Ju Apilaporn BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Wincing slightly as the tattoo gun punches holes in the nape of her neck, Ohm says getting inked in memory of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last week, is the greatest tribute she can pay. Tattoo studios across Bangkok are reporting a surge in clients asking for indelible reminders of the beloved king who died last Thursday, aged 88, after a reign spanning seven decades. Most Thais […]
by Jerome TAYLOR BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Thais should “socially sanction” those who defame the monarchy following King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death, the junta’s justice minister said Tuesday, as fresh videos emerged of mob justice against people accused of insulting the institution. The death of the world’s longest reigning monarch on Thursday has left the nation bereft of its key pillar of unity and seen a remarkable mass outpourings of grief from black-clad Thais. But it […]
Thais pay respects to late king Bhumibol Adulyadej outside the Grand Palace where his body has been taken after his death in hospital at the age of 88. (Video courtesy AFPTV)
