A different story: revealing another side of the controversy over turning off the stadium lights to expel “Professor Sakon Kliangprasert” who was left without anyone helping to carry his belongings.
On 27 Feb 2026 GMT+7, it must be said this is a different story revealing another side of the controversy about turning off the stadium lights to expel “Professor Sakon Kliangprasert,” leaving him to carry his bags and some belongings out alone late on the night of 26 February. The stadium lights were turned off with no athletes helping carry his items, sparking a drama about the inappropriateness of treating the professor this way. However, rescue officials from Chachoengsao, who were present, clarified that this was not true.
Mr. Chamnarn Chatwichian, Deputy Head of Operations at the Chachoengsao Rescue Unit and one of those present, explained that the previous night they were contacted by Professor Sakon to help move the last items out from the athlete training camp. These included wardrobes, shelves, and some miscellaneous belongings. The rescue team brought three pickup trucks to assist, and the atmosphere was normal with no unusual incidents.
At that time, Professor Sakon was still watching the athletes train at his usual table outside the room, with Coach York supervising the practice as usual. After training finished, the coach gathered the athletes to explain details of the upcoming competition and announced the names of those traveling to compete. After the meeting ended, the stadium staff turned off the lights as usual. Professor Sakon then carried some belongings and walked to his vehicle parked on the opposite side of the field, crossing the pitch to reach it.
Regarding why no one helped carry his belongings, Mr. Chamnarn said Professor Sakon was very considerate. Although rescue staff and athletes tried to help, he declined, saying, “It’s not much, just a little.” He then got in the vehicle and left. The athletes and Chachoengsao rescue team also helped push Professor Sakon's bus parked in front of the athlete camp because it wouldn’t start. They had it loaded onto a flatbed truck, and Professor Sakon left it parked temporarily at the Chachoengsao rescue unit.