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The Mon Thong Wittaya School football team pose with their coach Sakon Kliangprasert, center, at the Supachalasai National Stadium. (Photo: Ch7HD Sports)
A seven-player student football team from the provinces broke the internet and made it to the final of the 7HD Champion Cup 2025 on Nov 8 at the Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, drawing crowds of supporters cheering for the boys and their coach, who have captured Thais' hearts in recent weeks.
Where did it all start?
From a "dream carrier" song thaew (open-air passenger truck) to huge public support and admiration, it is the story of an underdog team that relied on their determination to carry them to national stardom.
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