Beyond these gates lies a story of sport. It is a story of international competition and local pride at Surakul Stadium.
Surakul Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Phuket Province. Most of the time, it hosts thrilling football matches. Imagine the roar of the crowd. Picture the vibrant energy as teams clash on the field.
Built in 1959, Surakul Stadium has a long history. It has been a center for sports and community events for decades. It can hold 15,000 fans.
In 2008, Surakul Stadium stepped onto the international stage. It co-hosted the AFF Suzuki Cup. This happened because of airport takeovers in Bangkok. The AFF quickly chose Surakul Stadium as a replacement. Teams could fly directly into Phuket.
Surakul Stadium also hosted the 2009 King’s Cup. One match between Thailand and Lebanon became infamous. Lebanon’s team walked off the pitch. They were angry about the refereeing.
Phuket F.C. used Surakul Stadium in 2009. They were part of the Thailand Division 2 League’s Southern Region. The finals of the Phuket International Rugby 10’s took place here in June 2009.
Surakul Stadium has witnessed many exciting football matches. On December 6, 2008, Malaysia beat Laos 3-0. That same day, Thailand defeated Vietnam 2-0. Both were AFF Championship games. Two days later, Malaysia lost to Vietnam 2-3. Also, Laos was defeated by Thailand 0-6. On December 10, 2008, Thailand won against Malaysia 3-0. Vietnam triumphed over Laos 4-0. All these matches were part of the 2008 AFF Championship.
The Sports Authority of Thailand owns Surakul Stadium. The Phuket Provincial Administrative operates it. The stadium’s surface is grass.
Surakul Stadium continues to be important. It is not just a place for sports. It’s a symbol of Phuket’s spirit. It is a place where memories are made. It unites people through the love of the game.