PHUKET: The island's promising football team, Phuket FC, is building its own modern sports stadium on Phuket at a cost of 10 million baht.
Construction has already begun on a large tract of real estate on Chao Fa Road West, near Chalong temple in southern Phuket.
''We expect to be playing there within six months,'' Phuket FC club secretary Paitoon Sinlapawisut told Phuketwan today.
Phuket FC has been playing its home games at Surakul Stadium in Phuket City and training at the Fifa ground in eastern Phuket and more recently at the Thanyapura facilities in northern Phuket.
''The new Phuket FC facility will give us our own high-standard home with turf and artificial surfaces, a swimming pool and a fitness centre,'' Khun Paitoon said.
Development of Phuket FC's home ground is believed to have been the dream of Phuket FC's leading benefactor, resorts owner Pamuke Acariyachai.
Since he took over as chairman and No. 1 fan of the Phuket team, all the positives have begun to emerge for the Phuket side.
Having narrowly avoided relegation in its first season in Division One, Phuket FC has opened its second tilt at a position in the Thailand Premier league with two draws and a win.
Although Khun Pamuke reckons that running the Phuket club is a bit like driving a Mercedes into the sea every month, he has a clear vision of the massive benefits that will flow if Phuket builds a successful football team.
Tomorrow the team takes a break from Division One by playing in a Toyota League Cup 2013 Round of 64 match.
Phuket FC will host PTT Rayong FC in the knockout round at Surakul Stadium in Phuket City. Kick-off time is 6.30pm.
Tickets are 100 baht. Season ticket holders can show their passes for entry. Entry for students in uniform or carrying student ID is free.
''Please come and show your support to Phuket FC as The Islanders continue their winning streak,'' say club officials, buoyed by the news that Phuket FC's own stadium is coming soon.
Construction has already begun on a large tract of real estate on Chao Fa Road West, near Chalong temple in southern Phuket.
''We expect to be playing there within six months,'' Phuket FC club secretary Paitoon Sinlapawisut told Phuketwan today.
Phuket FC has been playing its home games at Surakul Stadium in Phuket City and training at the Fifa ground in eastern Phuket and more recently at the Thanyapura facilities in northern Phuket.
''The new Phuket FC facility will give us our own high-standard home with turf and artificial surfaces, a swimming pool and a fitness centre,'' Khun Paitoon said.
Development of Phuket FC's home ground is believed to have been the dream of Phuket FC's leading benefactor, resorts owner Pamuke Acariyachai.
Since he took over as chairman and No. 1 fan of the Phuket team, all the positives have begun to emerge for the Phuket side.
Having narrowly avoided relegation in its first season in Division One, Phuket FC has opened its second tilt at a position in the Thailand Premier league with two draws and a win.
Although Khun Pamuke reckons that running the Phuket club is a bit like driving a Mercedes into the sea every month, he has a clear vision of the massive benefits that will flow if Phuket builds a successful football team.
Tomorrow the team takes a break from Division One by playing in a Toyota League Cup 2013 Round of 64 match.
Phuket FC will host PTT Rayong FC in the knockout round at Surakul Stadium in Phuket City. Kick-off time is 6.30pm.
Tickets are 100 baht. Season ticket holders can show their passes for entry. Entry for students in uniform or carrying student ID is free.
''Please come and show your support to Phuket FC as The Islanders continue their winning streak,'' say club officials, buoyed by the news that Phuket FC's own stadium is coming soon.
10 million THB? This is a bargain indeed, when you consider the Patong sign on the hill was reputed to have cost 11 million THB.
Posted by Sudo Nim on March 22, 2013 14:13