Thailand has some really interesting names. Yes, they may follow the Western European tradition of a given name followed by a family name, unlike the patterns of their East Asian cousins. Yet for most people uncommon with the Thai language, the names of people belonging to the kingdom are generally difficult to pronounce and a muddle of confusion. But look no further, The … [Read more...] about How do Thais name their kids? Here is an explaination
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SEA Games: Philippines women bag much-treasured basketball gold after men suffer shock defeat at the hands of Indonesia
MANILA, May 22 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): Already assured of a gold medal, the Philippines absorbed a tough 96-93 loss at the hands of Malaysia in the 31st South-East Asian Games women’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Gilas Pilipinas Women finished the campaign with a 4-1 slate, virtually clinching the gold after their win over Singapore on Saturday. The basketball … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Philippines women bag much-treasured basketball gold after men suffer shock defeat at the hands of Indonesia
Soccer-Lyon beat PSG 3-2 in women’s Champions League semi-final first leg
LYON, France (Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais made the most of some woeful goalkeeping by Barbora Votikova to beat Paris St Germain 3-2 at home in a lively women's Champions League semi-final first leg on Sunday. Catarina Macario's double and a penalty by Wendie Renard, who became the first player to make 100 appearances in the competition, gave the seven-times champions a … [Read more...] about Soccer-Lyon beat PSG 3-2 in women’s Champions League semi-final first leg
Soccer-Fast start helps Lyon down Barca to win Women’s Champions League
TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais beat Barcelona 3-1 in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday with all the goals coming in the first half as midfielder Amandine Henry netted a brilliant solo goal and striker Ada Hegerberg scored one and made another. Favourites Barca, who thumped Chelsea in the 2021 final after suffering defeat by Lyon in the 2019 … [Read more...] about Soccer-Fast start helps Lyon down Barca to win Women’s Champions League
Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safety after heavy rains once again hammered South Africa's coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, flooding roads and houses and damaging properties, a government official said on Sunday. The province is still restoring damaged infrastructure and making plans to re-home people displaced after flooding last … [Read more...] about Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province