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Thanayut Yunyung from the Prachachon Party in Buriram posted a message about preparing to establish a new football club in Buriram province under the name BURIRAM PP.F.C. Mr. Thanayut stated that after considering feedback from friends both on and off microphone across all communication channels, to preserve the 'identity' in terms of local character, concepts, values, and ideals of the club, 'BURIRAM PP.F.C.' will be the official club name. Thank you for all opinions, thank you for all concerns, thank you for all advice from friends. From now on, if friends think 'football can also move society forward, come be co-owners of this team together, come help build this team together.' For Buriram province, there is currently a football club at the Thai League champion level for 11 times, Buriram United, with Mr. Newin Chidchob as the club president.

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