Port won their first match under new coach Dusit Chalermsan last night, when former champions Buriram United joined early pacesetters Samut Prakan City at the top of Thai League 1 standings.
Port struck twice in the first 20 minutes to hand newcomers Khon Kaen United a 2-0 loss.
Buriram were put ahead after 11 minutes by Samuel Rosa, and Supchai Chaided, Chakkit Laptrakul and Peeradon Chamratsamee added goals after the break to hand promoted Chiangmai United a 4-0 defeat.
Hosts Port captured three important points that gave them a tie for third place on five points, two adrift of Samut Prakan and Buriram.
Port were given the start they needed as Pakorn Prempak planted a curling free-kick into the Khon Kaen net on 14 minutes.
Four minutes later,…
