Pharoh Set to Face Heavy Fines After No Players or Staff Show Up for Phetchaburi Match
Pharoh Phetchaburi United faces heavy fines after failing to send players or staff to a scheduled match, with the no-show blamed on unresolved financial problems within the club.
Pharoh Phetchaburi United, a semi-professional league team, faces potential significant fines after failing to send any players or staff to their home match against Phetchaburi FC. The no-show stems from unresolved financial issues within the club. Under professional football league regulations Section 3.10, any team that fails to appear at a scheduled match or arrives but doesn't field players without legitimate venue issues is declared the loser and subject to penalties. First offense fines are set at 50,000 baht, with subsequent violations incurring 100,000 baht each time. The club must also cover all match management expenses and compensate the visiting team with no less than 50,000 baht in damages.