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| Location | Pathum Wan,Bangkok,Thailand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 13°44′44″N100°31′39″E / 13.745602°N 100.527595°E /13.745602; 100.527595 |
| Public transit | BTS National Stadium |
| Owner | Chulalongkorn University |
| Operator | Chulalongkorn University |
| Capacity | 6,378 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | N/A |
| Tenants | |
| BEC Tero Sasana F.C. 2011-2012 Bangkok Christian College F.C. 2010-2012 None as of Jan 2016. | |
Thephasadin Stadium (Thai:สนามเทพหัสดิน) is amulti-purpose stadium within the grounds of Thailand'sNational Stadium inBangkok'sPathum Wan District. It is currently used mostly forfootball matches. The stadium holds 6,378 spectators.[1][2][3]
Thephasadin Stadium was constructed in 1965 for the use in1966 Asian Games as the Hockey venue, hence its original name, Hockey Field. It was renamed in 1983 in memory ofNaga Devahastin na Ayudhya, former Acting Director-General of the Department of Physical Education.[4] With its capacity of 6,378 seats, it was retired from being the hockey stadium.[5]
The stadium was used as the venue for the 19thWBAJunior bantamweight (115 lbs) world title defense ofKhaosai Galaxy against Mexican challenger Armando Castro on December 22, 1991. As a result, Galaxy won byunanimous decision and regarded as his last fight.[6]
Thephasatin Stadium used to be the temporary home ofBEC Tero Sasana on 2010–2012 sinceNong Chok Sport Stadium is undergoing renovations. Thephasatin Stadium, used as a football field organized for national football match and Asian sports after theSupachalasai Stadium.[7][8]
13°44′44″N100°31′39″E / 13.745602°N 100.527595°E /13.745602; 100.527595