Phang Nga Prepares for 2026 Asian Beach Soccer Championship
Phang Nga officials held a traditional blessing ceremony for the upcoming 2026 Asian Beach Soccer Championship while addressing a key player's injury.
On November 2, 2026, Sarawut Thanacharoensakul, Deputy Governor of Phang Nga, led a delegation to perform a traditional blessing ceremony at the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial in Takua Pa district. This site is designated to host the 2026 Asian Beach Soccer Championship. The ceremony, attended by local officials and representatives from the Football Association of Thailand, was held to ensure the smooth and successful execution of the upcoming tournament.
Following the ceremony, officials visited national team striker Rattapong Nadi, who recently suffered a foot injury from a nail. The Deputy Governor coordinated with the Khao Lak Medical Center to ensure the athlete receives specialized and timely treatment, with the goal of having him fit to compete within the week. Rattapong expressed his determination to recover quickly to support the team.
Lertsak Ponklin, President of the Phang Nga Tourism Business Association and Deputy Tournament Director, confirmed that preparations for the venue are underway. The site at Ban Nam Khem has been developed to include two practice fields and one main competition arena. For residents and visitors, the event highlights the region's capacity to host international sporting fixtures. While the venue is being finalized, the primary uncertainty remains the full recovery timeline for the injured striker and the final readiness of all facilities before the tournament's official start.
