Sustainable popularity or mere political tool?
There are still many challenges to overcome before the domestic league becomes truly professional
- Published: 6 Jan 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Sports
While a large number of Thais are big fans of the English Premier League, the Thai Premier League has become more popular over the past few years.
The popularity has raised several questions. Why has the domestic league become a big hit? Will the popularity be sustainable? Is the involvement of politicians in the competition more likely to help or hinder the sport?
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