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Former Thai FA boss hits back, but can he take Triesman to court?

By Siam Voices Tue, May 17, 2011 1:43PM UTC View Comments

By James Goyder Under fire former FAT president Worawi Makudi came out all guns blazing in a press conference yesterday, fiercely denying accusations made about him by former English FA chairman Lord Triesman and promising imminent legal action. Triesman had accused Makudi of demanding the TV rights to a proposed Thailand v England friendly in...

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Football Association of Thailand in disarray after election shambles

By Siam Voices Sun, May 15, 2011 9:05PM UTC View Comments

Worawi Makudi and Bryan Robson. Pic: AP.

By James Goyder Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Worawi Makudi is clinging to power by his fingertips after the controversial postponement of a recent leadership election. Fans first began to voice their dissatisfaction with Makudi last December, holding him responsible for a desperately poor run of results by the national team. While normally it...

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A World Cup in Southeast Asia?

By Siam Voices Mon, Jan 17, 2011 1:33PM UTC View Comments

By Newley Purnell Today’s Bangkok Post: Asean kicks around plan to host World Cup Asean foreign ministers have agreed to propose to the grouping’s leadership that the region host the World Cup in 2030 as a group, diplomatic sources say. The foreign ministers, who are meeting in Lombok, Indonesia, would submit a formal and detailed...

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