2nd September, 2012
Stadium
Khao Plong Stadium
Transport
Car
Cost
Petrol B1,000
Tolls B240
Travelling Time (total journey)
7 hours 4 minutes
Total Distance Travelled
638kms
Match Ticket
B100
Programme
The "programme" was a photocopied sheet of A5 paper with the Chainat squad, upcoming fixtures and current league table printed on it.
Club Shop
A couple of tables under an awning situated outside the main entrance. They were selling a range of shirts, t-shirts, scarves and stickers. However, there was also a well stocked club shop at the Chainat Bird Park on the main road a mile or so from the ground. The staff in the Bird Park were all wearing Chainat FC t-shirts. I thought that this was an excellent idea. I didn't actually go into the Bird Park because they operate a dual pricing system and I refuse to go anywhere that does this.
Away End
A narrow uncovered all metal stand behind one of the goals. We were allowed to take our brollys inside.
Staff
Some of the friendliest staff I've encountered so far this season. The security guards were great and seemed happy to share a laugh and a joke with anyone and everyone.
Food
Hundreds (well dozens) of food and drink stalls at the ground. The usual food plus beer, water and soft drinks.
Beer
Three cans of Leo for B100. The stall I went to ran out of Chang just before kick off! Beer was allowed inside the ground as long as it was in a plastic cup. Another club with a sensible approach.
Overall Experience
I had a really good day out. Chainat is only a small town but, along with the surrounding area, is well worth visit. There were lots of people in town a good few hours before kick off wearing Chainat FC colours and you get the sense that the club is at the heart of the community. The stadium is a couple of miles away but there appears to be a good transport system and enough people who would be willing to give you a lift. The locals were friendly and made us feel very welcome.
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