The coach of the Nara U17 team announced his resignation, accepting responsibility for an incident where a player on his team raised a fist as if to strike a Mon Thong Witthaya player.
On 2 February 2026, following a friendly football match between Nara United U17 and Mon Thong Witthaya U17, around 15,000 fans filled the stadium in Narathiwat Province to watch the game.
The match ended in an exciting 1-1 draw, with numerous heavy physical clashes occurring throughout the game.
However, there was a moment when Nara United U17 player number 40 raised his fist as if to punch a Mon Thong Witthaya U17 player, but fortunately he controlled his emotions and did not throw the punch.
This incident became widely discussed on social media, as fans of both Mon Thong Witthaya and Nara viewed the behavior as inappropriate. Both the management and the players have since issued formal apologies.
Recently, Facebook user Efaf Jehteh, head coach of Nara United U17, officially announced his resignation from the coaching position to take responsibility for the incident, posting:
"My apologies to everyone. I apologize to the Mon Thong team and their fans, to Nara United U17, and to all the fans in Narathiwat. I take responsibility by resigning from my position as head coach of the U17 team. Thank you for all the memories. With love and fondness to all my younger brothers."
