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Coach Donut, Bissoli Win Thai League September Awards

Rayong FC coach Akkaraporn Chaleetaphon and Buriram United forward Guilherme Bissoli have been honored as the Thai League's Coach and Player of the Month for September. Coach Donut led Rayong to an unbeaten start with two wins and a draw, while Bissoli scored four goals, including a hat-trick against Sukhothai. Rayong's Anan Amornleksak also won Goal of the Month for his strike in the Eastern Derby victory over Chonburi.

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Rayong FC head coach Akkaraporn Chaleetaphon, known as Coach Donut, and Buriram United striker Guilherme Bissoli collected the Thai League monthly honors for September. The Football Association of Thailand, Thai League Company, and Revo Automotive jointly announced the awards. Coach Donut, 44, earned the Coach of the Month prize after guiding the "Naga Horses" through three unbeaten matches — two wins and one draw — with his side scoring in every game, giving Rayong a confident start to the 2026-27 campaign. Bissoli claimed the Player of the Month award after netting four goals across three fixtures for Buriram, including a hat-trick in the 3-1 victory over Sukhothai FC at Thalay Luang Stadium. The Goal of the Month went to Rayong winger Anan Amornleksak for his stunning 48th-minute strike in the Eastern Derby win over Chonburi FC on September 19.

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