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Thawi Sodsong Cheers Pattani FC in 2-1 Ayutthaya Defeat

Former Deputy Prime Minister Thawi Sodsong attended a Thai League match at Krung Sri Stadium in Ayutthaya, cheering for southern club Pattani FC against Ayutthaya United. Despite a rain delay and a goal from Pattani's Bunthawi Thepwong, the hosts won 2-1 in front of a full stadium. Several other political figures, including former MPs and government advisors, also attended the fixture.

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Pol. Lt. Gen. Thawi Sodsong appeared pitch-side at Krung Sri Stadium to cheer Pattani FC in their clash with Ayutthaya United on November 8, 2026. Reporters at the Ayutthaya provincial stadium, also known as Krung Sri Stadium, said that on the evening of November 7, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thawi Sodsong, former deputy prime minister, former party-list MP, and Chartthaipattana Party leader, arrived with a delegation to watch the important match between Ayutthaya United hosting Pattani FC. Present to welcome them were Assistant Professor Dr. Warawit Baru, known as Ajarn Ma, chairman of Pattani FC and former Pattani MP, along with Sainudin Nima, known as Ajarn Ding, CEO and team manager of Pattani FC, and their entourage.

Despite heavy rain before kick-off that delayed the match by more than an hour, spectators filled the stadium to capacity.

During the visit, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thawi took photos and chatted casually with Pattani FC fans and staff, reflecting his support for sports and his encouragement for the football representatives from the southern border region.

In the match, although Pattani FC's Bunthawi Thepwong scored, the hosts Ayutthaya United beat Pattani FC 2-1 amid roaring cheers from both sides throughout the 90 minutes.

Reporters added that other political figures attending included Angkhana Lo-jai, former Surat Thani FC chairwoman and Pheu Thai party-list candidate; Tarin Lo-jai, Chartthaipattana deputy leader; Imron Senleehamin, from the Prime Minister's advisory team (Wan Muhammad Nor Matha); and Phonlakorn Raksa-pal, secretary to the Senate committee on political development, public participation, human rights, liberties, and consumer protection.

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