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HM the King 'closely followed football finals'
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National football team players and officials, who won the Asean AFF Suzuki Cup on Saturday, pose in front of a portrait of His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital yesterday, when they offered good wishes to the monarch.

BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King paid particular attention to the Thai national football team's winning campaign at the recently-ended Asean Championship, royal physicist Dr Udom Kachintorn said at Siriraj Hospital where the King is receiving treatment.

Dr Udom said the King was particularly interested in following the Thai team's winning campaign at the biennial tournament.

"HM the King kept following the Thai team and was particularly interested in the games they played. For example, during the first leg of the final against Malaysia, he watched the broadcast of the game even if only in the second half.

"For the second leg of the final, we informed him that the match would kick off at 7pm. He then took a nap for a while before he awoke by himself and asked to get the TV switched on to watch the game. That showed his determination to see the team's performance.

"When he saw us trailing 2-0 at half-time, he said he needed to see the deputy principal secretary, as he wanted him to make a call to the team, to let them know that 'I'm following the match and want to send you my support'.

"It's a great mercy from the King that he expressed his concern for the team when they seemed to have lost the momentum. The deputy principal secretary then made a call to Kasem [Jariyawatwong, the team manager], telling him the King felt concerned and would like to lend them his support.

"In the second half, even though we found ourselves 3-0 behind, the team started to play better and eventually managed to close the gap to 3-2, which was enough for us to win the title.

"The win made all Thai people happy, while it's gratifying for the King to give his support, which resulted in the team's success. Whenever Thai athletes compete, he follows them, and it was no exception this time," said Udom.

The Thai team emerged as the toast of the country, bringing home the coveted trophy, which Thailand last won 12 years ago, by prevailing 4-3 on aggregate against Malaysia in the two-leg final. The triumph put Thailand level on four titles with Singapore as the most successful nations in the region’s showpiece tournament. However, the scenario would have been entirely different had the Thais not been able to rally from 3-0 down with half an hour left in the second leg in Kuala Lumpur, scoring two late goals that ensured them the Cup.

After the Kuala Lumpur fixture, it was revealed that a key message of inspiration, which helped the Thais stage a dramatic second-half fightback, had come from the King, which were relayed to the team at half-time.

The Thai team, led by talismanic coach Kiatisak Senamuang, yesterday visited Siriraj Hospital to pay tributes to the King.

Former national striker Kiatisak, who became the first person to win the event as both player and coach, symbolically presented the Suzuki trophy in front of the King's image before leading his players to sign a well-wishers' book.

Thai defender Suttinun Pukhom described the King's words as the "biggest" memory of his life as a national player. "I was really overwhelmed. It caused me to shed a 'man's tears'. It's the biggest memory of my life while serving the country," said the Chonburi FC player.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/sports/HM-the-King-closely-followed-football-finals-30250446.html

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-- The Nation 2014-12-23

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It is oblivious that the only reason that keep the sprite of the thai up and finally won is because the king is cheering for the team.

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It is oblivious that the only reason that keep the sprite of the thai up and finally won is because the king is cheering for the team.

Oblivious ?

" Sprite" ?

The Oblivious Sprite, well know tabloid journalists muse.

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Did you see how much they won though? The team was presented with a cheque for $200,000!!! that should divvy up nicely between a squad of 22 plus coaches and staff, looks like a 3 days holiday to Koh Chang for this years holiday fellas, enjoy!

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Due to the LM laws that also permeate this forum which would result in severe punishment which in the online world would equate to an instant ban aka an execution. I reserve my comments.

There is nothing much to say or to comment. It is good that his imperial majesty despite his ill health place such great importance on this football match and without a doubt his well wishes off field actually aided the thai team in securing the championship of the suzuki cup which is played amongst countries from south east asia. Even though this cup match isn't as prestigious as say the SEA games or asian games still it showcases the talent the thai team has ON TOP of the well wishes and moral support of HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY despite his ill health which i am sure all contributed to the thai team wining the suzuki cup.

As it goes it is always better to win than to lose this win will definitely boost the morale of the thai team in future endeavors.

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Due to the LM laws that also permeate this forum which would result in severe punishment which in the online world would equate to an instant ban aka an execution. I reserve my comments.

There is nothing much to say or to comment. It is good that his imperial majesty despite his ill health place such great importance on this football match and without a doubt his well wishes off field actually aided the thai team in securing the championship of the suzuki cup which is played amongst countries from south east asia. Even though this cup match isn't as prestigious as say the SEA games or asian games still it showcases the talent the thai team has ON TOP of the well wishes and moral support of HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY despite his ill health which i am sure all contributed to the thai team wining the suzuki cup.

As it goes it is always better to win than to lose this win will definitely boost the morale of the thai team in future endeavors.

Not much to say or comment. You should have left it at that.

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Due to the LM laws that also permeate this forum which would result in severe punishment which in the online world would equate to an instant ban aka an execution. I reserve my comments.

There is nothing much to say or to comment. It is good that his imperial majesty despite his ill health place such great importance on this football match and without a doubt his well wishes off field actually aided the thai team in securing the championship of the suzuki cup which is played amongst countries from south east asia. Even though this cup match isn't as prestigious as say the SEA games or asian games still it showcases the talent the thai team has ON TOP of the well wishes and moral support of HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY despite his ill health which i am sure all contributed to the thai team wining the suzuki cup.

As it goes it is always better to win than to lose this win will definitely boost the morale of the thai team in future endeavors.

Not much to say or comment. You should have left it at that.

why? None of my comments were offensive.

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