Madam immediately awards a hot bonus to Laos for shocking Thailand with a knockout

Laos U17 creates a seismic event by defeating Thailand to advance to the semifinals as group leader, followed by a hot bonus of 50 million kip from a special benefactor right after the match.

Laos U17 created one of the biggest surprises at the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship by defeating Thailand U17 with a 3-2 score on April 18. This result helped the young team of the Land of a Million Elephants secure the top spot in Group B with 7 points after three matches, officially earning a place in the semifinals amid the overwhelming joy of fans.

This is a memorable milestone for Laos youth football, as they had to wait over a decade to repeat the achievement of reaching the semifinals. The last time Laos U17 accomplished this was in 2015. Notably, the victory against a traditionally strong opponent like Thailand is considered a major shock of the tournament, creating a strong impact on regional media and social networks. This achievement not only holds professional significance but also quickly led to encouraging rewards for the entire team.

Right after the match, a famous female fan nicknamed “Madam Bo” (real name Pijika Bunkwang) announced a hot bonus for the team. On her personal page, she wrote: "A hot bonus of 50 million kip. A reward for Laos U17's victory." The amount, equivalent to about 60 million Vietnamese Dong, is seen as timely encouragement for the young players after the memorable achievement.

Pijika Bunkwang is not an unfamiliar name in Laos football. She is currently the chairman of Vientiane United Club and also owns businesses operating in real estate, construction, and building and golf course leasing. Her presence and support for youth football always provide significant motivation for the players.

Not stopping there, in the past, at the 31st SEA Games held in Vietnam, this female entrepreneur also consistently accompanied Laos youth teams. Her passion and dedication remind many of the image of Thailand's Madame Pang, as both have great influence and regularly inspire the teams.

According to some sources from Laos football fanpages, Laos U17 is likely to receive additional bonuses after this impressive achievement. The victory against Thailand U17 quickly became the focal point, sparking a social media frenzy and igniting great hope among domestic fans for the upcoming journey.