Conflict Resolved: Phutthirangsi Phibun School and Tangmo United to Sign New MOU
Deputy Education Minister Akaranan Kankittinan has mediated a dispute between Phutthirangsi Phibun School and the Tangmo United football club, with a new agreement expected next week.
On October 20, 2026, Deputy Minister of Education Akaranan Kankittinan presided over a meeting at the Ministry of Education to resolve a long-standing dispute between Phutthirangsi Phibun School and the Tangmo United football club. The meeting included ministry officials, school administrators, and club coach Sakol Kliangprasert.
According to Khaosod Online, the mediation resulted in a mutual agreement aimed at ensuring students can continue their education while pursuing their athletic interests without disruption. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is currently being drafted. Both parties have been given two days to review the document and provide feedback, with the official signing ceremony scheduled for next week.
To ensure a smooth transition, the Ministry of Education will deploy a team of legal experts and advisors to act as intermediaries between the school and the club for the next six months. This team will monitor progress based on established key performance indicators (KPIs) to foster cooperation.
For residents and those involved in local youth sports, this development is significant as it stabilizes the environment for student-athletes. While the immediate conflict is addressed, the long-term success of this partnership remains to be confirmed as the parties move through the six-month transition period and the finalization of the new MOU.
