[citation needed] The prize money is not the only benefit of this cup, the team winning the fair play spot will get a Hilux Vigo.
This was when only the final was required to be played and would determine who would represent Thailand in the Mekong Club Championship.
[1] The following day, however (15 October), FAT appeared to do a U-turn and announced that further discussions with key stakeholders would determine whether the league campaign would continue.
These discussions were required as teams that were in the relegation places at the time of the original announcement were voicing their concerns.
[2] On the 16 October, after a meeting of all top flight league clubs, it was announced that the original decision to cancel the remaining games would stay in place, therefore crowning Muangthong United and Buriram United as joint champions.