Pattani FC Hope for Rainbow Stadium Return Late in Second Leg

What happened

Pattani FC have issued an update on the renovation of Rainbow Stadium in Pattani province, with the club hoping to return to the venue as their home ground late in the second leg of the season, according to a report by Ballthai. The Pattani Provincial Administrative Organization (Pattani PAO), which owns the stadium, is continuing work on the running track, pitch surface, drainage system, stands and training field in an effort to bring the venue up to standard and prepare it for future football matches.

Report details

The project is divided into four main parts. On the running track around the stadium, the Pattani PAO said it has been closely and continuously monitoring and pressing the contractor, and that overall progress remains in line with the set plan. For the pitch and drainage work, the old grass has already been removed, with the ground to be prepared for new high-quality turf and for the installation of pitch-maintenance and drainage systems to standard. The report said this stage must be completed before the rubber running track is installed, because large machinery is needed to rework the pitch and could damage the track once it is finished.

Seating and security form the third part: chairs for fans around the stadium are due to be installed, along with fencing to organize the area and add security measures in line with competition venue standards. The fourth part covers the training field, where the Pattani PAO plans to improve the grass surface so that it is ready for players' training alongside the main stadium.

According to the report, if all parts of the work proceed as planned, there is a chance fans will see Pattani FC use Rainbow Stadium as their home ground again to host visiting teams late in the second leg. The update did not give a fixed completion date, and the club's return was described as a possibility rather than a confirmed arrangement.