Buriram United continued their pursuit of the title with a hard-fought 1-0 away win over Uthai Thani Forest on January 9, 2026. A single goal was enough for the Thunder Castle to claim all three points at the Uthai Thani Province Stadium, a typical result for a team grinding out victories during a busy schedule. The match was a tense affair, with Uthai Thani organizing well defensively to frustrate the more fancied visitors. The breakthrough came in the second half, likely from a moment of quality or a set-piece, as Buriram's patience finally paid off. Uthai Thani had a few opportunities on the counter but lacked the final touch to seriously trouble Buriram's defense. This narrow win kept Buriram firmly in the championship conversation, demonstrating their ability to win even when not at their fluent best. For the newly promoted Uthai Thani, it was another lesson in the fine margins of the top flight.