The Nong Pla Lai Takraw Group has lodged a complaint about the lack of lighting at a sports field, forcing them to play in the dark, and is urgently appealing to relevant agencies to address the issue.
Mr. Natthaphong Bunmoe, 31, a representative of the Nong Pla Lai Takraw Group, along with local takraw players, raised concerns about the difficulties caused by the lack of lighting at the sports field within the Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict Municipality Health Park. The absence of functional lighting has made it impossible for them to practice or exercise at night.
Mr. Natthaphong revealed that he and the 12 members of the group have been using the sports field in the Nong Pla Lai Health Park for takraw practice since December 2024. In addition to the takraw group, local youth and residents also use the facility for exercise. However, the lack of lighting has left the area dark and isolated, raising safety concerns among the public.
The Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict Municipality Health Park was renovated with a budget of over 18 million baht from the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization. Yet, despite the investment, the sports field currently lacks lighting, preventing residents from fully utilizing the space. They are now calling on the responsible agencies to urgently repair the issue so the sports field can serve its intended purpose and benefit the local community.
Residents and athletes in the area hope that the authorities will promptly investigate and resolve this problem before the sports field and health park fall into disuse, wasting the budget invested in the project.
Takraw, also known as sepak takraw, is a dynamic and acrobatic sport originating from Southeast Asia, blending elements of volleyball, soccer, and martial arts. Played with a rattan ball (or a synthetic equivalent), the objective is to keep the ball in the air and send it over a net to the opposing team’s side without using hands or arms—players rely on their feet, knees, chest, and head. Typically, it’s a three-a-side game where teams of three players showcase agility, coordination, and spectacular mid-air kicks, often resembling a choreographed dance. Popular in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, takraw has variations like “sepak raga” (a circle game) and “net takraw” (competitive court play), with international tournaments gaining traction globally.
