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Thailand Punished More Severely Due to Brutal Action Against Indonesia Indonesia and Thailand were sanctioned by AFC following the commotion in the 2023 SEA Games final. (AFP via Getty Images/MOHD RASFAN)  --  The Disciplinary Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) imposed heavier sanctions on Thailand due to the commotion that occurred against Indonesia in the 2023 SEA Games final.  Komdis AFC has issued a decision on Wednesday (12/7). In its decision, the AFC not only punished players, coaching staff and officials but also the Thai Football Federation (FAT).  Thailand goalkeeper Soponwit Rakyart, goalkeeping coach Prasobchoke Chokemor, Pattarawut Wongsriphuek (official) and Mayeid Mad-Adam (official) were sanctioned with a team ban for six matches and a US$1,000 fine or around IDR 14 million. The four individuals were found to have committed serious violations of Article 47 of the AFC Code of Discipline and Ethics.  READ MORE Three oth