Fans of Trang FC and Phang Nga FC, two of the six clubs involved in the controversy, want clarification on why the men who voted for them have since stepped away from the clubs' management.
The election, which saw Worawi Makudi clinch victory over his challenger Virach Chanpanich to retain the post for a fourth consecutive term, was marred by allegations of irregularities.
It was alleged that outside people were brought in to replace the six clubs' originally-designated representatives, after the poll was delayed from its original date in mid-June.
Things looked more suspicious after Thanya Phovijit, who took part in the poll as Trang's representative, announced a day after voting that he would take a reduced role in managing the team.
Thanya, who was appointed as club president only days before the poll, claimed that his strategy for running the team was different to that of the majority of the club's management, so he was stepping away to let them continue to manage the club.
However, Thanya's decision was met with anger from a group of Trang fans, who said it raised doubts over his sincerity toward the team.
"He [Thanya] cast his vote as Trang's representative. It should mean he wanted to get involved with the club's management. It's not right that after the vote he announced he was taking a back seat. In that case, he should not have used our voting right in the first place," said one Trang fan.
"So I'm calling on those concerned to take responsibility for what they did with the club. Otherwise, this looks like he only wanted the presidential post in order to take part in the vote. That would show he was insincere [in his commitment] to the team."
Phang Nga FC are facing similar pressure from fans after their designated voter in the poll, Pheu Thai MP Korkaew Pikulthong, chose to remain tightlipped on whether he will get involved with the club's management.
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