Supachok Sarachat Thrilled to Represent Thailand in Hometown Sisaket
Thailand forward Supachok Sarachat expressed his joy at playing for the national team in his hometown of Sisaket as the 52nd King's Cup begins. The tournament features Thailand, Oman, Tajikistan, and Brunei, with Thailand facing Brunei in the opening match. Supachok recalled childhood memories of watching local football with his family and vowed to give maximum effort despite the opponent's lower ranking.
The 52nd King's Cup football tournament kicks off at Sisaket's Ko Klang Nam Stadium. Four teams are participating: Thailand (world rank 93), Oman (81), Tajikistan (100), and Brunei (196). The first matches on November 14 feature Oman vs Tajikistan at 4:00 PM and Thailand vs Brunei at 7:30 PM. On November 17, the third-place match and final will be held simultaneously. Live broadcast on Thairath TV and TrueVisions Now. On November 13, a pre-match press conference was held at the Ko Klang Nam Stadium press room. "Jae Check" Supachok Sarachat, a striker with Sisaket roots, said he was delighted to return to his birthplace and that it was especially meaningful for the national team to play there. He has dreamed since childhood of playing for the national team in Sisaket. As a child, he never played at Ko Klang Nam Stadium but went to Sri Nakhon Lamduan to watch Sisaket matches with his family. "Watching Sisaket with my family was the starting point for me, making me love football until I became who I am today. It's a memory I still remember well," Supachok said. He added that the King's Cup in Sisaket is expected to draw large crowds for every national team match, which are never easy. The team will not be complacent even against Brunei and will give their all, following their training.
