Thai footballer Sofwan Awae, 24, died on Aug 4, 2026 after he was struck by lighting throughout a match in Narathiwat. — Fb/@FC Yala
A Thai footballer was killed, and 12 gamers sustained wounds after lightning struck a floor within the Sungai Golok city in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province, the Unbiased reported.
The police stated the incident occurred at 5:30pm (native time) when heavy rain hit in the course of the semi-final match of a regional event.
Sofwan Awae, 24, died after being severely injured by the lightning bolt that struck the pitch at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok, southern Thailand on Tuesday, the police stated.
The police chief stated the medical group couldn’t save Awae’s life regardless of immediate medical efforts.
CNA reported that Awae was enjoying for Abu x Nong in opposition to SAMCOLT at Sungai Golok Stadium, positioned on the border of Thailand and Malaysia’s Kelantan state.
Footage circulated on social media, exhibiting that lightning struck within the stadium after a loud explosion.
Police stated a dozen gamers have been shifted to hospital after being injured.
Yala Soccer Membership prolonged condolences to the household of the slain participant.
Based on the Division of Illness Management, lightning incidents are frequent in Thailand. At the least 283 folks misplaced their lives between 2020 and 2024.
