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Lions face uphill battle after 3-1 loss to Thailand in ASEAN C’ship semi-final, 1st leg

Singapore’s Shawal Anuar tussling with a Thai player as Jacob Mahler looks on during the Lions’ 3-1 loss to Thailand in the ASEAN Championship semi-final, first leg on Aug 15.
Singapore’s Shawal Anuar tussling with a Thai player as Jacob Mahler looks on during the Lions’ 3-1 loss to Thailand in the ASEAN Championship semi-final, first leg on Aug 15.

Thailand’s hot-putting Arpichaya Yubol grabs the lead at Standard Portland Classic

Arpichaya Yubol of Thailand playing her shot from the fifth tee during the second round of The Standard Portland Classic on Aug 14.
Arpichaya Yubol of Thailand playing her shot from the fifth tee during the second round of The Standard Portland Classic on Aug 14.

French family rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island

The family’s jet ski had capsized off Thailand’s Koh Samui island.
The family’s jet ski had capsized off Thailand’s Koh Samui island.

My second crib: They own homes in Singapore. So why are they renting abroad?

Some Singaporeans are paying mortgages here while renting overseas, seeking greater freedom, lower costs and respite from fast-paced city life.
Some Singaporeans are paying mortgages here while renting overseas, seeking greater freedom, lower costs and respite from fast-paced city life.

Lean and mean midfielder Shah Shahiran aims to control his destiny and Lions’ ASEAN C’ship fate

Singapore’s Shah Shahiran (centre) shows steely focus in training before the first leg of their ASEAN Championship semi-finals against Thailand.
Singapore’s Shah Shahiran (centre) shows steely focus in training before the first leg of their ASEAN Championship semi-finals against Thailand.

Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting

Staff inspecting as students arrive at Sawasdee Wittaya School in Bangkok on Aug 14.
Staff inspecting as students arrive at Sawasdee Wittaya School in Bangkok on Aug 14.

Rising Australian golfer dies in Thailand aged 18

Australian golfer Jessica Bang, who won her first professional event in just her fifth start earlier in 2026, died on Aug 13.
Australian golfer Jessica Bang, who won her first professional event in just her fifth start earlier in 2026, died on Aug 13.

Thai PM suspends permits to buy guns after school shooting. But will this work?

A body being carried out of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Aug 7 after a shooting incident.
A body being carried out of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Aug 7 after a shooting incident.

Eleven French nationals detained in Thailand for drug trafficking, says police source

Relatives say the young French nationals detained may have been duped by traffickers to act as drug mules in exchange for free holidays in Thailand.
Relatives say the young French nationals detained may have been duped by traffickers to act as drug mules in exchange for free holidays in Thailand.

Thailand preparing to use military ties as leverage in US talks

Thailand could reconsider its participation in joint military activities if higher tariffs inflict significant economic damage, an official said.
Thailand could reconsider its participation in joint military activities if higher tariffs inflict significant economic damage, an official said.

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