Thai footballer Safwan Awae has died aged 24 after being struck by lightning during a regional cup match. The incident occurred at Santiphap Stadium in the Su-ngai Kolok district of Thailand’s Narathiwat province on Tuesday, August 4. Awae was playing for SAMCOLTS against Abu x Nong Sirin in the Golok FA Cup when lightning suddenly struck the pitch, causing several players to collapse. Footage shared online captured a bright flash and loud explosion as the lightning hit near the players. Indonesian player Septian Raharja died after being struck during a friendly match in February 2024.