BANGKOK (1 July 2014) – Buriram United maintained their winning run in the Thailand Premier League (TPL) where their 2-0 win over Ratchaburi this week ensured that they are just a point behind leaders Muang Thong United and BEC Tero Sasana.
In the match that was played at the Ratchaburi Stadium, the north eastern side grabbed the lead through Jakkraphan Kaewprom in the 14th minute before Javier Patino added the second goal just after the break.
The three point gave Buriram 42 points after 21 matches – just a point adrift of leaders Muang Thong and BEC Tero.
Elsewhere, fourth-placed Chonburi FC beat Songkhla United 2-0 as Chiang Rai United were also on the winning track with the same 2-0 score line against PTT Rayong.
Bangkok United won 3-1 on the road over Si Sa Ket while Singhtarua and Osotspa played to a goalless draw.
THAI PREMIER LEAGUE 2014 Current Standings
| No | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Muangthong United | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 41 | 20 | +21 | 43 |
| 2 | BEC Tero Sasana | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 19 | +21 | 43 |
| 3 | Buriram United | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 14 | +22 | 42 |
| 4 | Chonburi | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 38 |
| 5 | Chiangrai United | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 36 |
| 6 | Singhtarua | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 25 | −2 | 35 |
| 7 | Ratchaburi | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 32 |
| 8 | Suphanburi | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 30 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | Bangkok Glass | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 38 | 32 | +6 | 30 |
| 10 | Army United | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 28 |
| 11 | TOT | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 22 | −1 | 27 |
| 12 | Osotspa Saraburi | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 26 |
| 13 | Bangkok United | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 33 | −8 | 25 |
| 14 | Police United | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 33 | −6 | 24 |
| 15 | Chainat Hornbill | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 28 | −6 | 22 |
| 16 | Songkhla United | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 43 | −21 | 22 |
| 17 | Sisaket | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 34 | −12 | 20 |
| 18 | Air Force Central | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 33 | −15 | 18 |
| 19 | PTT Rayong | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 38 | −13 | 14 |
| 20 | Samut Songkhram | 21 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 42 | −24 | 11 |
