Surakul Stadium, Sports stadium in Phuket, Thailand
Surakul Stadium is a sports facility on Phuket Island featuring a natural grass field surrounded by a running track and spectator seating. The grounds accommodate football, rugby, and track competitions with space for large crowds.
The stadium was built in 1959 and opened to the public in 1964, becoming a central sports venue in Phuket. Over the decades it has hosted major regional sporting events and remained an important facility for the island.
The venue hosts football matches and athletic competitions where locals gather for major sporting events throughout the year. It serves as a meeting point for the community during important games and tournaments.
The stadium is easily accessible from various streets and centrally located within Phuket Island. Arrive early during major events to secure good seating and to navigate the grounds comfortably.
In 2008, the stadium hosted international football matches during the AFF Suzuki Cup after political unrest in Bangkok made other venues unavailable. This role highlighted its importance as an alternative location for major national and international competitions.
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