Four held over flares during Suzuki Cup final

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

FOUR people have been arrested in connection with the illegal ignition of flares during the December 17 final of the AFF Suzuki Cup Football Tournament between Thailand and Indonesia, the Metropolitan Police chief said yesterday.

 

Pol Lt-General Sanit Mahathaworn said that police had arrested two persons suspected of starting the flares while watching the match at the Rajamangala Stadium – a leader of the Ultras Thailand group of hardcore football fans, and a vendor who sold the flares.

 

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To quote the article:-

Sale of fireworks, including flares, has been banned as they are regarded as military materials.

Happy New Year!

 

Well, are they soldiers as was previously suggested or is that a state secret ?

The ' Thai Ultras ' !

Oh No that's too much !    

The ' Thai Ultras ' !
Oh No that's too much !    

Here they are loud and proud!

2 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Here they are loud and proud!

 

 

 

Wow they were able to attract about 100 fans to the game.  good job!

Flares are really dangerous, especially in a stuffed stadium.  Petardas and flares and similar undisputably ratty things have made accidents,  and major injuries.

Thai Ultras .... good paronomASIA 

 

3 hours ago, tominbkk said:

Wow they were able to attract about 100 fans to the game.  good job!

 

Yep, if you have a look around the stadium, it seems that that was pretty much it. But don't worry, I bet there was a million more supporters betting on the game from the comfort of their home, or next Karaoke.