Education Ministry Mediates School-Football Club MOU Dispute
The article is about a dispute resolution between Buddhirangsipibul School and Tangmo United football club in Chachoengsao. The education supervisor Akkhanan mediated and they agreed to draft a new MOU within a week, sign next week, with a
On October 20, 2026, Education Minister Akkaranan Kanjanakittinan disclosed details following a mediation meeting to resolve the conflict over the cancelled memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Phutthirangsi Pibul School director Piyaraj Sueachuawong and Tangmo United football club head coach Sakorn Kliangprasert. The minister described the talks as a positive signal since all parties share the common goal of allowing students to pursue both academics and sports. The new agreement aims to balance student development with compliance with school and ministry regulations, providing clear operational guidelines to reduce misunderstandings.
Coach Sakorn and school administrators will review a draft agreement this week and sign next week as planned. Minister Akkaranan emphasized that all parties must prioritize school and ministry rules while working together for the students' benefit. The MOU should produce practical results, not just be a signed document. After signing, a six-month monitoring period will begin, with the ministry deploying legal and advisory teams to coordinate continuously between the school and club to prevent renewed disputes.
At the six-month mark, key performance indicators (KPIs) will evaluate whether the collaboration works effectively, what needs improvement, and how to enhance cooperation. The ministry will continue mediating to ensure clear communication and problem-solving centered on students. Coach Sakorn expressed willingness to implement the agreed framework and hopes the new MOU can serve as a model for other schools partnering with external organizations. School director Piyaraj thanked the ministry for its coordination support and stressed a forward-looking approach prioritizing the collective benefit of all 940 students, focusing on their happiness and safety.
