Coach Park Hang-seo angrily storms pitch in Thailand friendly
On July 29, 2026, at Kanchanaburi Stadium in Thailand, Coach Park Hang-seo of Kanchanaburi FC exhibited visible anger by storming onto the pitch during a friendly match against Eastern SC, which Kanchanaburi won 2-0. The incident occurred amid a foul and ensuing altercation involving Kanchanaburi players. Assistant coach Lee Jung-soo intervened to calm Park. After stepping down from Vietnam’s national team in January 2023 and a brief tenure in Korean football administration, Park took over Kanchanaburi FC from July 10, aiming to lead the club to promotion into Thai League 1. This match followed two prior friendly victories as part of their preparation for the upcoming season.
Key facts
- Incident occurred during a foul and confrontation involving Kanchanaburi players
- Assistant coach Lee Jung-soo intervened to calm Park
- Park aims to promote Kanchanaburi FC to Thai League 1 after taking over on July 10
Why it matters
Park Hang-seo's passionate involvement demonstrates his commitment to his new club's ambitions in Thai football. His leadership style and recent career moves are closely watched by fans of Vietnamese and regional football, signalling potential influences on coaching dynamics and cross-border football development in Southeast Asia.
Source and method
This brief was written by Daily Vietnam's editing desk from a report published by VnExpress - Thể thao, using AI assistance and a fixed editorial structure. It contains only facts established by that report and adds nothing from outside it. It is a summary for readers who do not read Vietnamese, not a replacement for the original. All reporting credit belongs to VnExpress - Thể thao.
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