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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 July 2025
Thai Fanatic Builds Shrine to Pompey, Dreams of Fratton Park Pictures courtesy of Kai Sichomphu In a small corner of Yala province, Thailand, Kai Sichomphu has constructed an extraordinary tribute to his beloved Portsmouth FC, known affectionately as Pompey. Despite never having travelled to the UK, his passion for the club exceeds borders, manifesting in an impressive array of memorabilia from the blue coast. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366699-thai-fanatic-builds-shrine-to-pompey-dreams-of-fratton-park/ -
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Pictures courtesy of Kai Sichomphu In a small corner of Yala province, Thailand, Kai Sichomphu has constructed an extraordinary tribute to his beloved Portsmouth FC, known affectionately as Pompey. Despite never having travelled to the UK, his passion for the club exceeds borders, manifesting in an impressive array of memorabilia from the blue coast. It all began in February 2004 when Kai, now 32, happened upon a televised match between Portsmouth and Liverpool, which Pompey clinched 1-0. The club's spirit and the electrifying atmosphere at Fratton Park captured his heart. The Portsmouth players’ passion and the fans’ fervour were enough to stoke a fire in the young Thai boy that has burnt brightly ever since. Kai's admiration for the team led him to amass a remarkable collection over the years. Today, he owns 90 match shirts and 60 scarves, along with flags and countless matchday programs. His investment, ranging between £2,500 (110,000 baht) and £3,000 (131,000 baht), is not just in merchandise but in a dream. “From the beginning, I loved the heart-shaped TY sponsor on their shirts,” Kai recalls. This simple yet endearing detail ignited a devotion that set him apart from other fans in Thailand, where major clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool typically draw the largest followings. Supporting a mid-table Premier League team from afar was no easy feat in 2004, but Kai's dedication did not waver. The young fan often stayed awake past midnight to catch matches live, even if it meant showing up at school the next day half-asleep. Some might see a collection of shirts as trivial, but for Kai, they represent memories interwoven with each season of triumphs and trials. It wasn’t until after Portsmouth’s FA Cup victory in 2008 that Kai's collection truly began to flourish. Purchasing the 2007/08 home shirt marked the start of his hunt for memorabilia. His collection boasts beloved pieces like the 1991–93 Goodmans shirts and the 1993–95 Asics kits, each design telling a piece of Pompey's storied history. Yet, the iconic 1997–99 KJC Admiral kits remain his absolute favourites. Kai’s ardent support has not been solitary. He is part of a vibrant online community, the Portsmouth FC Thailand Supporters, where fellow fans gather to share news and passion for the club. They chat, watch matches, and even celebrate wins together, bridging the geographical gap with digital camaraderie. Throughout his years of unwavering support, Kai has seen Portsmouth ascend to the heights of Premier League glory and plunge into financial turmoil, yet his devotion to the club remains unshaken. Fanciful dreams of attending a live match at Fratton Park fuel his commitment. “When I finally visit Fratton Park, it will be one of the best days of my life,” Kai dreams aloud, envisioning the moment when his lifelong passion will be realised. To Kai, football is more than just a game; it's a heart connection spanning continents, proving that true loyalty knows no borders. His shrine in Yala stands as a testament to his extraordinary devotion, embodying the spirit of a fan who lives and breathes Pompey, much to his heart's content. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-15 -
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Crime Former U.S. Soldier Arrested After Disturbance at Pattaya Beer Bar
once again, the so called native teachers are mainly low class Americans with no education skills they do not know gramatica have a hillbilly vocabularium don't know how to conjugate to decline. They just speak some kind of English. Are they to blame , of course not. It is the Thai education system that allows this. And than you attire scumbags as this soldier. When you pay peanuts you get monkeys -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 July 2025
UPDATE: US Denies Naval Base Plans on Thailand's Andaman Coast File photo courtesy of MGR online The United States has dismissed rumours about constructing a naval base along Thailand's Andaman Sea coast. A Thai navy source clarified that the US Seventh Fleet has no intention of establishing such a base in the Tablamu region of Phang Nga, near the existing Thai naval base. This counters widespread public speculation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366661-thai-government-resists-us-tariff-talks-amid-military-base-rumours/#findComment-19944078 -
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Will the Epstein saga tear MAGA apart?
The evangelicals are looking to DT as a King Cyrus figure. I didn't get much Old Testament when I was a kid so I don't know the story, Apparently they are willing to overlook any flaws so long as he delivers whatever it is they are hoping for. -
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90 days reporting
I recently returned from the u.k, using a single re-entry permit, I went online to do my 90 days reporting as I had left the country, I got a message saying I didn't have to do one yet & also didn't receive an email etc, is this correct?
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