Defending champions Buriram United suffered another setback in their quest to retain the Thai League 1 title last night when they were edged 1-0 by Sukhothai.
After going undefeated for almost a year in league matches, Buriram sustained their second loss in a week to leave the Thunder Castle within the striking range of Bangkok United.
It was piece of Njiva Rakotoharimalala's individual brilliance midway through the second half that ensured three points for hosts Sukhothai.
Bangkok United narrowed the gap at the top to two points with an impressive 3-0 victory away at Ubon UMT United.
Bangkok United scored through Everton Goncalves (sixth minute), Robson Fernandes (76th) and Carlos Salom (90th).
As former champions SCG Muang Thong United struggled to a 2-2 draw with Ratchaburi, the club yesterday confirmed the signing of former Serbian coach Radovan Curcic to help alter their sagging fortunes.
The Kirins, runners-up last year, were in deep trouble when Ratchaburi picked up goals from Chutipol Thongthae and Philip Roller. Muang Thong were spared their blushes at their home ground by Heberty Fernandes, who struck twice late in the match.
Muang Thong United had been under caretaker coach Santi Chaipuek since Totchtawan Sripan walked away from the team last month when the Kirins lost 6-1 to PT Prachuap.
The struggling giants plan to officially unveil Curcic tomorrow.
Hosts Chonburi came back from one goal down to defeat PT Prachuap 4-2.
Lonsana Doumbouya put Prachuap in the lead in the 20th minute before the Sharks ran riot and smashed three goals past the visitors with Nattapol Malaphan, Ciro Alves and Saharat Sonthisawad finding the net.
Amorn Thammanam reduced the deficit for Prachuap in the 64th minute, Setthawut Wongsai restored Chonburi's two-goal advantage 14 minutes later.
At Boonyajinda Stadium, Police Tero captured three points, defeating 10-man Pattaya United 3-1.
