Move comes a day after Deputy PM Prawit said it was time to take responsibility
Somyot Poompunmuang was facing pressure to quit as the national football chief after Thailand failed to win the gold medal at the SEA Games.
Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Somyot Poompunmuang resigned on Saturday, a day after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said he should take responsibility for the brawling that marred the men’s final of the recent SEA Games.
Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in the May final that featured clashes involving players and coaches on both sides on two occasions with four red cards issued.
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