Auriemma said he was glad he did not have to face the disappointment of losing after his team played so well during the regular season and the tournament.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

Mr.Thaksin,who remains in exile in the face of a two year jail sentence for corruption, maintains support from the northern rural areas as well as among the poor and low income groups due to populist economic policies while in office.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20