Supachai Chaided scored twice as Buriram United hammered hosts Chiangmai United 4-1 to regain the Thai League 1 lead on Sunday night.
After a scoreless first half, the Thunder Castle caught fire with goals from Kenya’s Ayub Masika (52), Supachai (55 and 60) and Suphanat Mueanta (68).
The bottom side got a consolation from Poolsak Masuk late on.
After 16 games, Buriram have 35 points, two ahead of Bangkok United, whose game against Samut Prakan was postponed due to Covid-19.
Buriram did not play last week because of coronavirus-related issues.
It was a winning start for Japanese coach Masatada Ishii who joined Buriram from Samut Prakan last month.
“The first half was not smooth for us,” he said.
“But after we got the first…
