"Bew Phuriphon" has responded after Arab countries showed interest in signing him, offering a salary in the millions and nationality transfer.
On 22 January 2026, "Big Jazz" Pol. Lt. Gen. Kamronwit Thupkrajang, Chief Executive of the Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization, revealed that a Middle Eastern country wants to recruit "Bew" Phuriphon Boonsorn, a young Thai national sprinter, to compete for that nation with a monthly salary in the millions of baht.
Recently, "Bew" Phuriphon Boonsorn denied the news, stating he was born in Thailand and will compete only under the Thai national team, according to disclosures from Ch7HD Sports.
If Bew Phuriphon chooses to change nationality, he would be banned from all competitions for up to 3 years under World Athletics regulations. Important events he would miss include the 2026 Asian Games, 2027 Asian Athletics Championships, 2027 World University Games, 2027 World Athletics Championships, and the 2028 Olympics.