Sasalak Haiprakhon (, born 8 January 1996) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a left-back or a winger for Buriram United and the Thailand national team.
Career On 23 June 2021, Sasalak joined Korean K League 1 side, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on loan till the end of the season.전북현대, 태국 국가대표 수비수 사살락 영입
Targeted for racism Sasalak was subjected to racial abuse from three Ulsan Hyundai players on social media. This event led to significant controversy and criticism from fans in the Southeast Asia region. On 12 June 2023, Park Yong-woo and Lee Kyu-seong called their teammate, Lee Myung-jae 'Sasalak' or 'ASEAN Quota' because of Lee's dark skin.Thai player opens up amid K League racism row
Ulsan Hyundai has officially apologized for the racist comments made by their players on Instagram towards Sasalak and promised to prevent a recurrence from happening again in the club. It will conduct training to eliminate all forms of discrimination against racism and thoroughly investigate the incident upon further disciplinary action. On 29 June 2023, The K League Disciplinary Committee announced a one-league match suspension and a fine of 15 million won.S. Korean football club Ulsan apologize for players' racist comments toward Thai player
International career In 2018 he was called up by Thailand national team for the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup.
Honours Club Buriram United Thai League 1 : 2017, 2018, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 Thai FA Cup : 2021–22, 2022–23, 2024–25 Thai League Cup : 2021–22, 2022–23, 2024–25 Thailand Champions Cup: 2019 ASEAN Club Championship: 2024–25
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors K League 1: 2021
International Thailand AFF Championship (1): 2022 King's Cup: 2024 Thailand U23 Sea Games Gold Medal: 2017 Dubai Cup: 2017
Individual AFF Championship Best XI: 2022 2025–26 Thai League 1 Team of the Season: 2025–26
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