Ministry of Education Intervenes in Dispute Between School and Football Club

On October 13, 2026, Deputy Minister of Education Akaranan Kankittinan visited Phutthirangsi Phibun School in Chachoengsao province to address a growing dispute regarding the termination of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the school and the 'Tangmo United' football club, managed by Sakol Kliangprasert.

According to Khaosod Online, the Deputy Minister held separate closed-door meetings with parents, club representatives, and school staff for over three hours to gather facts and listen to grievances from both sides. The primary objective of the intervention is to ensure that the welfare of the students remains the central priority during the resolution process.

Akaranan has set a seven-day deadline for the involved parties to reach a consensus and draft a new agreement. This situation is significant for local residents and families as it directly impacts extracurricular activities and the management of youth sports facilities within the school premises. While the Ministry has stepped in to facilitate dialogue, the final terms of the new MOU and whether the football club will continue its operations at the school remain to be confirmed. Stakeholders are currently awaiting the outcome of the week-long negotiation period.