“Chang Natural Mineral Water” sends “Bank” Suphanat, a success role model from the Chang Junior Cup, to conquer the Super 100 challenge.
Passing on inspiration and expanding opportunities to young Thai football players.
“Chang Natural Mineral Water” continues to build on the success of the Chang Junior Cup through the story of “Bank” Suphanat Muanta, a former youth player who won the top scorer award at the 2015 Chang Junior Cup. His outstanding journey saw him become the youngest professional footballer in the Thai League at just 15 years, 8 months, and 22 days, playing for Buriram United. He later earned the ASEAN Young Player of the Year award in 2019 and developed into a key player for the Thai national team. He advanced to play in Europe with OH Leuven in Belgium's top league and currently plays for Omiya Ardija in Japan.
Recently, “Bank” surprised fans by joining the Super 100 event to complete challenges and win sports equipment to donate to Ban Hua Suea Community School in Hua Suea Subdistrict, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province. This school is his hometown and the starting point of his football career before advancing to Buriram United Academy. Jedsakorn Koas, Marketing Director of Chang Natural Mineral Water, and Patrick Horattanachai, External Relations Director of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, joined in supporting this mission.
“Bank” Suphanat Muanta said, “I had the chance to compete in the 13-and-under Chang Junior Cup in 2015 with the Buriram United Academy team. It was one of my first tournaments and we finished third, and I received the top scorer award. This was a crucial start that gave me confidence and belief in my career path, leading to my promotion to Buriram United’s senior team and selection for the Thai national team. Later, I had the opportunity to play abroad, including in Japan. Throughout my journey, ‘Chang’ has been a steadfast supporter of Thai football at all levels. Today, I feel proud to be part of the Chang Junior Cup again and want to pass on opportunities to the students at Ban Hua Suea Community School, where I studied and trained as a child. I hope today's activity inspires the kids to dream big, work hard, and seize their own opportunities for success in the future.”
Jedsakorn Koas, Marketing Director of Chang Natural Mineral Water, said, “Seeing ‘Bank’ Suphanat Muanta, a former Chang Junior Cup player, grow into a Thai national team footballer playing abroad and then return to pass on opportunities and inspiration to kids at his hometown school clearly reflects the mission of ‘Chang standing by Thai football.’ We believe that creating opportunities for youth today is the essential starting point to propel Thai footballers onto the global stage.”
Patrick Horattanachai, External Relations Director of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, said, “The Chang Junior Cup is a vital tournament that has contributed to the sustainability of Thai football. Over the past 11 years, it has produced more than 100 quality players who have entered professional clubs, the national team, and even made their names internationally. ‘Bank’ Suphanat is a prime example of success, demonstrating that continuous development can truly build the future of young Thai athletes and the future of Thai football. Chang will continue to fully support this cause.”
In the Super 100 challenge, “Bank” successfully completed three football skill tests: shooting, ball control, and finishing. He won sports equipment from “Chang Natural Mineral Water,” which was then donated to Ban Hua Suea Community School, bringing joy to teachers, students, and the local community.
“Bank” Suphanat added, “I am very happy to return and offer opportunities to the kids. I believe the sports equipment they received will help everyone have more chances to train and improve themselves. Congratulations also to the Chonburi FC team, this year's Chang Junior Cup champions, who will soon travel to England to gain football experience. This is a valuable opportunity since I once trained with world-class coaches at the Segrave Stadium, learning professional training standards, discipline, and football philosophy. I hope the kids will gather these experiences to develop themselves, become professional footballers, and grow into key players for the Thai national team in the future.”
The story of “Bank” Suphanat is further proof that continuously creating opportunities and developing youth can push Thai players onto professional and global stages. For over 30 years, “Chang Natural Mineral Water” has stood firmly beside Thai football, laying a strong foundation at the youth level through the Chang Junior Cup—a starting point for many Thai footballers before progressing to the Chang U-Champion Cup and professional careers. This reinforces the mission of “Chang standing by Thai football,” aiming to create opportunities, develop potential, and propel Thai youth toward professional football and global stages, helping drive the future growth of Thai football sustainably and strongly.
Watch the mission replay at https://shorturl.at/CszLO