CHIANG RAI – PT Prachuap FC grabbed a 3-2 home win over Chiangrai United in Thai League 1 on 10 January 2026, with Sam Ao Stadium treated to a night of goals, swings in control, and big moments at both ends. It felt like the sort of mid-table clash that can go either way, right up until the final whistle.
Fast Start from PT Prachuap FC and the First Goal
PT Prachuap FC came out sharp and looked comfortable on the ball early on. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute. A quick break ended with Taua Ferreira dos Santos whipping in a neat cross from wide, and Nick Taylor powered a header past the Chiangrai keeper to make it 1-0.
Chiangrai steadied themselves and started to find space in transition. They drew level in the 38th minute from a set piece. A corner dropped into the danger area, and Airton Tirabassi climbed above everyone to head home, sending the teams in at 1-1 at the break.
Second Half Brings Goals and Late Drama
The game opened up after half-time. Prachuap were back in front in the 51st minute when Phon-Ek Jensen hit a long-range effort that bent into the top corner, a superb finish that lifted the home crowd.
Chiangrai kept pushing and got their reward in the 68th minute. A well-timed through ball split the defence, and Oussama Thiangkham kept his cool to slot past the keeper for 2-2.
With both sides going for the winner, the decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute. Prachuap were given a penalty after a handball in the area, and Taua Ferreira dos Santos stepped up and finished with confidence to put his side 3-2 ahead. Chiangrai threw bodies forward late on, won corners, and had a scare in stoppage time, but Prachuap held on for all three points.
Match Highlights
- 22′: PT Prachuap 1-0, Nick Taylor heads in from Taua Ferreira dos Santos’ cross.
- 38′: 1-1, Airton Tirabassi scores with a header from a corner.
- 51′: PT Prachuap 2-1, Phon-Ek Jensen curls in a long-range strike.
- 68′: 2-2, Oussama Thiangkham finishes after a through ball.
- 82′: PT Prachuap 3-2, Taua Ferreira dos Santos converts the penalty.
Prachuap took their chances when it mattered and showed plenty of intent going forward. Chiangrai will be frustrated with the key moments they couldn’t control, even though they battled back twice.
Current League Standings (Post-Match, as of 11 January 2026)
After this result, PT Prachuap moved up with a valuable home win. Chiangrai dropped a little but stayed right in the mix in a tight mid-table group.
PT Prachuap FC (Approximate position: 9th-10th)
- Matches played: 14
- Points: 17-19 (around W4 D5 L4, updated after the win)
- Goals: 19 scored, 17 conceded (goal difference improved after the 3-2 result)
Chiangrai United (Approximate position: 7th-8th)
- Matches played: 13
- Points: 17
- Goals: 15 scored, 13 conceded
(Note: These positions reflect early January 2026 information, with Prachuap around 9th-10th and Chiangrai around 7th-8th. The win gives Prachuap a lift.)
Upcoming Fixtures
Both clubs now turn to a busy stretch of Thai League 1 matches.
PT Prachuap FC
- 17 January: Away vs Sukhothai
- 24-25 January: Possible home match against mid-table opposition (for example, Uthai Thani or another side in rotation)
- Focus: Turning home form into a top-half push.
Chiangrai United
- 18 January: Away vs Buriram United
- From 23 January: Home matches to rebuild momentum
- Focus: Tightening up at the back, especially ahead of tough away trips.
The 2025-26 Thai League 1 season keeps delivering close contests, and this one was right up there. Prachuap will want to carry this form into the next round, while Chiangrai needs a quick response as the run-in builds towards May 2026.
