"Newin" clarifies the controversy over his attire at the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine, emphasizing that the "Jatukam Ramathep" worship ritual has been held for over 10 years as a Buriram United Football Club event, not a provincial function. He affirmed, "I respect everyone who respects me." Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Jatukam Ramathep, ceremony, controversy]
On 3 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, posted on social media to clarify his participation in the Jatukam Ramathep worship ceremony at the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine following criticism of his attire. He stated that he respects, reveres, and worships Jatukam Ramathep wholeheartedly.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, social media, ceremony, Jatukam Ramathep, respect]
Mr. Newin said that for more than 10 years, Buriram United Football Club has traveled to perform the worship ceremony of Jatukam Ramathep at the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine. Jatukam Ramathep is a sacred figure he reveres and has worn as a pendant around his neck to this day.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, Jatukam Ramathep, worship, sacred figure, tradition]
"Every year, I bring all the players, coaching staff, and team officials to perform the worship ceremony and ask for blessings from Jatukam Ramathep. I also present every championship trophy the club wins during the year as part of the ritual," he said.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, worship ceremony, players, coaching staff, trophies] Mr. Newin stated:Tags: [Newin Chidchob]
Mr. Newin explained that this worship ceremony is held annually before the start of the football season. It reflects his personal beliefs as club chairman and serves as a sign of respect toward the sacred for all players and staff.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, worship ceremony, annual event, respect, club chairman]
He added that the ceremony serves as a reminder for everyone to recall the promises made to the City Pillar Shrine and other sacred entities, especially the vow to remain honest in their football careers for personal progress and the club's shared success.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, ceremony, vows, honesty, football career, club success]
Mr. Newin noted that since Buriram United began this worship tradition at the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine, the club has won championships every year, always bringing home at least one trophy for fans to celebrate together.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, championships, tradition, trophies]
"Each year, Buriram United coordinates directly with the City Pillar Shrine office and covers all ceremony expenses, as this is a club event, not a provincial or government-organized function," he explained.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, City Pillar Shrine, event organization, expenses] Mr. Newin stated:Tags: [Newin Chidchob]
He said that in the early years, besides players, coaches, and staff, football friends and fans who heard about the event would join and socialize. In later years, local government officials including members of parliament, provincial councilors, and local administrators also participated as hosts. The club honors and invites them to join as a mark of respect for the club.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, ceremony attendees, local officials, respect]
Regarding this year’s participation of the Deputy Prime Minister, provincial governor, and several members of parliament and provincial councilors, Mr. Newin said all were guests of Buriram United Football Club.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, Deputy Prime Minister, provincial governor, guests]
"No one acted as the host or co-host, nor was this a provincial event with me invited as chairperson. It is an event organized solely by Buriram United Football Club, with me serving as chairman presiding over the annual worship ceremony," he clarified.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, event organization, chairperson, clarification] Mr. Newin stated:Tags: [Newin Chidchob]
On the issue of dress code, Mr. Newin said it is his personal right to choose comfortable clothing. He has attended the ceremony wearing a Buriram United shirt and shorts every year for over 10 years. Shrine officials have always permitted this and never raised objections.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, dress code, personal choice, Buriram United, shrine officials]
Mr. Newin said that wearing long pants or shorts does not indicate the degree of a person's respect, belief, or faith. Rather, the continuous practice over more than 10 years reflects true respect, faith, and worship of Jatukam Ramathep from the heart, not from attire.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, dress code, faith, respect, continuous practice]
"Those who criticize my attire have the right to do so. I will not respond or explain further, except to say that whenever I attend events where I am not the host, I wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts only when allowed by the host," he said.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, criticism, attire, personal stance] Mr. Newin stated:Tags: [Newin Chidchob]
He concluded by saying:Tags: [Newin Chidchob] "I respect everyone who respects me."Tags: [Newin Chidchob, respect, mutual respect] Signed as chairman of Buriram United Football Club.Tags: [Newin Chidchob, Buriram United, chairman]
