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Thailand bans cheering

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Thailand’s soccer governing body said Friday it would ban cheering at next month’s World Cup qualifier against Australia as the nation mourns the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Thailand initially tried to change the venue of the November 15 match after the Thai king, the world’s longest reigning monarch, died on October 13, plunging the kingdom into grief.

But Australia refused the request, according to the Football Associatio­n of Thailand (FAT).

The committee mulled banning spectators but has decided to allow fans with restrictio­ns on cheering and dress, said FAT spokespers­on Patit Suphaphong­s.

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