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Thai Taekwondo Team Sweeps 7 Gold Medals in Indonesia

Thailand's taekwondo team dominated the opening day of the 14th Asian Club Taekwondo Championship in Banten, Indonesia, winning seven gold medals and one silver. The gold medalists competed across men's and women's weight categories ranging from under-49kg to over-87kg, showcasing the depth of the Thai squad.

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At the 14th Asian Club Taekwondo Championship in Banten, Indonesia, the Thai taekwondo team delivered an outstanding performance on the first day of competition, collecting 7 gold medals and 1 silver medal. The seven gold medalists were Patcharakan Poolket in the women's under-49kg division, Piyachatrrit Chariewan in the women's under-67kg division, Kanjanalak Chuenchuklin in the women's over-73kg division, Thanaphum Fungnoy in the men's under-68kg division, Kritayachon Prompat in the men's under-74kg division, Thanathorn Saejo in the men's under-80kg division, and Jack Woody Moser in the men's under-87kg division. The lone silver medal came from Chutikan Jongkla Rattanawathana in the women's under-53kg division.

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Nong Sai Police Open Yard for Farmers' Safe Rice Drying

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Tourism

Khao Pratap Chang Wildlife Center Plans Mini Zoo with 7.5M Baht Budget

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PM Orders National Cybersecurity Overhaul as Attacks Surge

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Interior Ministry Probes 17,500 Foundations After Charity Fund Scandal

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KTB Insurance Co-Hosts Royal Merit Ceremony for Late Princess

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Tourism

Taipei Sends 12 Tech Firms to Thailand Smart City Expo 2026

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Former ONE Champ Nabil Anan Targets Thailand Boxing Title

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Heavy Rain Floods Chumphon Main Roads, Small Cars at Risk

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