Hong Yen Tha Kham Fined 51k for Futsal Brawl; 10 Clubs Penalized for Kit Violations

Hong Yen Tha Kham, a futsal team in the Futsal Thai League, was fined over 50,000 baht for violence during their match against Port Futsal Club, while 10 other clubs were penalized for incorrect kit markings. The Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Wacherin Phanutrat, met on October 27 to review the October 17 MEA Futsal Thai League fixture between Hong Yen Tha Kham Club and Port Futsal Club ASM. Before kickoff, Port fans set off fireworks in the stadium parking lot. After the final whistle, rival supporters threw objects at each other in the stands, sparking a brawl. Hong Yen Tha Kham fans then invaded the pitch and punched Port supporters in the away section. When Hong Yen Tha Kham team manager Samat Yoo-sri tried to intervene, a water bottle was thrown at his head, prompting him to raise his middle finger at the Port fans. The committee fined Port fans 10,000 baht for the fireworks; both sets of fans 20,000 baht each for throwing objects; Hong Yen Tha Kham fans 16,666 baht for assault; Samat Yoo-sri a one-match touchline ban and 5,000 baht for the gesture; and Hong Yen Tha Kham Club 10,000 baht for failing to control the situation — totaling 51,666 baht in fines for the club. In the Chang FA Cup round of 64, 10 clubs — Sisaket United, Burapha United, Rasisalai United, Nongbua Pitchaya FC, FC Yala, Pattaya United, Ban Bueng FC, VRN Muangnont FC, Samui United, and Songkhla FC — were each fined 3,333 baht because their players' kits lacked the mandatory permanent competition arm patches required by tournament regulations.