Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC deeply condoles the passing of Thailand’s three-time Coach of the Year Attaphol 'Tak' Buspakom who has died at the age of 52.
A former Thailand international and Police United coach, coach Buspakom's contribution to the game and achievements will be remembered, especially for winning the Thai Premier League titles in 2009 and 2011 with Muangthong United and Buriram United respectively.
In his first coaching position, Buspakom took BEC Tero Sasana to the final of the 2003 AFC Champions League and was at the helm of Buriram United during the 2012 AFC Champions League Group Stage.
The Chonburi native was named Coach of the Year in 2002, 2009 and 2013.
The Asian football family shares the sense of loss felt by his family and friends and offers its sincerest sympathies.