Heading into Saturday’s final round trailing Buriram by two points, Chiangrai had to win to stand any chance of being crowned champions and registered a comfortable win over Suphanburi, who were relegated in the process.

Buriram, though, looked like they would claim a third consecutive title as they led 1-0 at Chiangmai thanks to Nacer Barazite’s 53rd-minute opener.

It all went wrong for Buriram three minutes from the end when Caique got in ahead of goalkeeper Siwarak Tedsungnoen to head home Atthawit Sukchuai’s corner from close range.

Caique celebrated by removing his jersey and was sent off, having already received a yellow card earlier, but Chiangmai - having already been relegated - held on for a point and Chiangrai celebrated.

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