Thai FA bans cheering at World Cup qualifier
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Thailand’s football association said Friday it would ban cheering at next month’s World Cup qualifier against Australia as the nation mourns the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Thailand initially tried to change the venue of the November 15 match after the Thai king, the world’s longest reigning monarch, died last Thursday, plunging the Kingdom into grief.
But Australia refused the request, according to the Football Association of Thailand.
The committee mulled banning spectators but has decided to allow fans with restrictions on cheering and dress, said FA spokesman Patit Suphaphongs.
