Close Call! Monthong Players Clash with Nara Players to the Brink of Fists

A friendly football match between Nara United U17 and Monthong Witthaya U17 in Narathiwat was packed with around 15,000 fans and ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw, marked by several intense confrontations during the game. A social media user named @kru_som posted about the incident, expressing frustration that their players traveled hundreds of kilometers for a friendly match to meet fellow southern border community members, only to face such aggressive behavior. The match was so heated that the referee ended the game before the full 90 minutes. A critical moment occurred when a Nara United U17 player (number 40) raised his fists to punch a Monthong Witthaya U17 player but managed to control his emotions and restrain himself. Ultimately, the Nara United page posted a conciliatory message: "We've discussed and apologized to each other after the game. We apologize to all football fans for causing any discomfort."