This became another angle that football fans talked about when a photo of Sawang Boonmee, Secretary of the Election Commission (EC), was revealed during an off-duty moment where he posed and asked for an autograph from Manchester United legend Mikaël Silvestre.
On 16 Feb 2026, previously during the 2026 general election on 8 Feb, Sawang Boonmee's name was widely mentioned due to his role in press briefings and clarifying issues to the public, leading to the well-known phrase many recognize: “Don’t come to leech.”
However, beyond his election management role, another side that many may not know is his status as a devoted "Red Devils" fan. The photo shows the moment he met Mikaël Silvestre and asked for an autograph as a keepsake, reflecting his true passion as a football supporter.
Interestingly, in the political arena, another figure openly supports Manchester United: Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, also known as “Tae.” Despite previous heated debates and criticisms of Sawang’s election work, while they differ politically, they unite in supporting the same football team.
As for Silvestre, the French defender joined Manchester United in 1999 and played with the club until 2009, appearing in 361 matches and playing a key role in many of the club’s successes, such as:
- UEFA Champions League title in the 2007/08 season
- Five Premier League championships
- One FA Cup victory
- One League Cup title
- Two Community Shield wins
- One Intercontinental Cup championship
From his political role to his role as a sports fan, this photo reveals another side of the EC Secretary as a genuine "Red Devil" at heart.
