Rain Doesn't Halt Youth Football Event at Nakhon Pathom PTT
Despite heavy rain, Nakhon Pathom PTT Station held a youth football event that featured mini-football matches and appearances by U-23 national player Ka Anotpam Saengthong and coaches. Wat Song Hong School from Rayong Province won the tournament and received a 3,000-baht scholarship. The program aimed to inspire young players to pursue professional football careers.
Even with rain falling, the atmosphere remained lively as Nakhon Pathom PTT Station hosted the 'Fueling Dreams, Young Power' activity, opening the pitch for youths to test their abilities against professional footballers and build inspiration for a football career. The event took place on October 12, 2069 at the PTT Station located on Phetkasem Road at kilometer 62, Porng Ma Dae, Nakhon Pathom Province. Aimed at young football enthusiasts, the program provided close-up experiences with professional players and prominent sports influencers from across the country. The main attraction was a mini-football (3-vs-3) match on artificial grass, emphasizing speed, accuracy and teamwork, with winners from each area advancing to a special final round where they could play alongside a national-level professional team. Guest speakers included U-23 national team member Ka Anotpam Saengthong, coaches Taew (Banphot Wongmang) and Bus (Pittayasith Thongin), who shared professional tactics and advice on becoming a successful footballer. Despite the heavy downpour, the competition proceeded with enthusiasm from four schools in Rayong Province: Ban Nong Hin School, Wat Song Hong School, Sak Kathiam Witthayakhom School, and Luang Por Chaem Wat Ta Kong Anusorn School. Wat Song Hong School won first place and received a 3,000-baht scholarship; Sak Kathiam Witthayakhom School took runner-up; Ban Nong Hin School placed second runner-up; and Luang Por Chaem Wat Ta Kong Anusorn School finished third, receiving a gift set from Thai Deed products. Awards were presented by Phakphorn Chantananon, OR marketing activities manager; Kantithawan Thianjang, AIS community relations officer; and Pichamanchut Phutta, manager of PTT Porng Ma Dae. Phichamanchut said she felt proud to support the youths' football dreams, while Coach Bus emphasized the event as a starting point for children aspiring to become professionals. Ka Anotpam Saengthong added that even after joining the national team, he began in small-field activities like this and urged the youths to maintain discipline in training to achieve their goals.
