On the last day of 2017, The Nation looks back at the top five stories of the year. Kiatisak quits national teamThe resignation of Kiatisak Senamuang from the national football team on March 31 was predictable but still attracted huge attention around the country. What a turnaround for the man who made a huge impact in Thai football scene. Happily, she then bounced back, redeeming herself by winning the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship for her seventh LPGA title in November. Giant achievement by ChanathipThe diminutive Chanathip Songkrasin caused a stir in Thai football by making his debut for Consadole Sapporo, thus becoming the first Thai ever to play professionally in the J-League.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 30, 2017 23:15 UTC