I made the quick decision to make a beeline to an open space. Turns out, that space was open for a reason; it was directly behind the rowdiest of Khon Kaen football supporters. We sat amongst Khon Kaen’s version of a pep band, which is 5 different drums beating at the same time, and lots of chanting. Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, we are Khon Kaen, is still ringing in my ears days later.
This particular night Khon Kaen was playing Ayutthaya. When we walked into the stadium the score was already 0-2, Ayutthaya’s lead. However, this did not put a damper on the Khon Kaen cheering section. Cheers, chants and drums were heard the entire match. The game was coming to a close and I was out of my 50 baht beer, so of course, I had to head downstairs for another. Right as I was about to exit the stadium, a penalty kick opportunity presented itself for Khon Kaen. I decided to put my beer run on hold and watch. You can see the outcome of this and the crowds crazy reaction at the end of this video.Leave a Comment:
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December 19, 2013
[…] in itself. Food, beer and football…what more do we need to say? Read about our experience here or check the […]
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June 23, 2018
Being from the US, I didn’t realize how big football is worldwide until I started traveling.
That looks like a blast!
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