New MOU Proposed to Resolve Dispute at Phutthirangsi Phibun School
The Ministry of Education is mediating a conflict between a Chachoengsao school and a local football club to ensure students can balance academics and sports.
On October 20, 2026, Deputy Minister of Education Akaranan Kankittinan announced progress in resolving a dispute regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Phutthirangsi Phibun School in Chachoengsao and the 'Tangmo United' football club. The conflict centered on the cancellation of a previous agreement, which had raised concerns about the integration of student-athletes' academic and athletic commitments.
Following negotiations, the Ministry has facilitated a path toward a new agreement. The school director, Piyarat Suebchuawong, and the head coach of the football club, Sakol Kliangprasert, are expected to review a draft agreement this week, with a formal signing planned for the following week. The Ministry emphasized that the primary goal is to find a balance between athletic development and adherence to school and Ministry of Education regulations.
For residents and those interested in local educational affairs, this development is significant as it highlights the ongoing efforts to harmonize extracurricular sports programs with formal schooling. The Ministry has mandated a six-month evaluation period to monitor the effectiveness of the new MOU. It remains to be confirmed whether the final terms will satisfy both parties' operational requirements and whether the agreement will successfully prevent future administrative friction. The Ministry stressed that the focus must remain on the students' long-term benefits rather than mere bureaucratic compliance.
