International Sepak Takraw Fines Thailand Nearly 2 Million Baht
Thailand faces nearly 2 million baht in fines after five national sepak takraw players and three officials withdrew from the World Cup finals in Malaysia, with the International Sepak Takraw Federation ordering payment within 14 days or ris
The International Sepak Takraw Federation, or ISTAF, has issued fines against five Thai national sepak takraw players and three officials totaling 54,000 US dollars following their withdrawal from the Sepak Takraw World Cup team event finals held in Malaysia on May 24.
The ISTAF disciplinary committee found all eight individuals guilty. Three players — Phuttawan Sopa, Wichanya Temkohit, and Chakkrit Thinbangbon — were each fined 6,000 US dollars, while players Sithipong Kamjan and Jatupol Siriart were each fined 5,000 US dollars.
Staff members Naruchit Kalanchun and Sachart Sakchareun were each fined 8,000 US dollars, while team manager Auychai Srisuwannasri was fined 10,000 US dollars.
The suspension period for all eight individuals has now ended. If the fines are not paid within 14 days of notification, they will face an additional competition ban of one to two years. All penalized parties may appeal within 14 days by paying a 500 US dollar fee.
With their suspension periods now complete, the five athletes regain eligibility for future Thai national team selection and may compete in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, pending the national team's selection process.
