Aswin Thong-innet

In this Thai name, the person is referred to by their given name, Aswin, and not by their surname, Thong-innet.

Aswin Thong-innet

Personal information
Full name	Aswin Thong-innet
Date of birth	(1937-01-28)28 January 1937
Place of birth	Pathum Thani, Siam
Date of death	26 November 1965(1965-11-26) (aged 28)
Place of death	Bangkok, Thailand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1962–1965	Bangkok Bank	?	(0)
International career
1962–1965	Thailand	?	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aswin Thong-innet, also spelled Asvin Thonginnetr (Thai: อัศวิน ธงอินเนตร; 28 January 1937 – 26 November 1965), known by the footballing nickname as The Flying King or Jom Hern Hao (Thai: จอมเหินหาว; RTGS: Chom Hoen Hao), was a Thai footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Thailand national team.

Career

In 1962, Aswin joined Bangkok Bank F.C., where his performance quickly earned him a place in the Thailand national team.

In 1965, him and the Thailand national team players touring to Europe, playing against clubs and representative sides in West Germany and Norway.

Following the 1965 Merdeka Tournament in Malaysia, the AFC selected him as the goalkeeper of the Asian All-Stars, making him the first Thai footballer to receive an Asian All-Star selection.

Death

On November 26, 1965, Aswin died after a collision with Bangkok Bank F.C. player during the practice match in Udomsuk Stadium, Bang Na in Bangkok, a home ground of Bangkok Bank. He suffered fatal injuries from the on-field accident and passed away at just 28 years old.