Police chief Pol Gen Somyot Pumpunmuang instructed police to enforce tougher crowd control measures following latest clash between supporters of Muangthong and Singhtarua at SCG Stadium on October 18. 
	A number of fans were injured and both clubs were slapped with severe punishment. 
	Singhtarua and three-time Thai Premier League champions Muangthong were each slapped with a nine-point deduction and a hefty fine of Bt300,000 while their supporters were banned from attending three matches. 
	Police were instructed to have security details ahead of major football matches, which include conducting a search for contraband goods, re-organizing parking areas, and creating a list of known youth delinquents. 
	Any fans found to be violating the Alcoholic Beverages Control Act by selling or consuming alcohol at the venues will be arrested at the scene. Police have deemed excessive drinking at football matches to be the leading cause of clashes between supporters of each club.

Police to boost security at football matches

Police will strengthen safety measures at major football matches following a series of violent clashes between fans of the football clubs.