Crowds attend memorial service for Leicester's late chairman
Leicester fans and players had many special activities to remember Mr. Vichai before the Premier League match yesterday, November 10.
The site of the plane crash on 27 October - which claimed the lives of Mr Vichai and four others outside the King Power Stadium - was covered with flowers, shirts and other items brought by fans.
In the center is a portrait of Mr. Vichai when he was alive and the word "The Boss" - the familiar name that Leicester players still use for their late Chairman.
The sudden passing of Mr Vichai has left Leicester fans and fans around the world in mourning. He was described by friends and acquaintances as a generous and kind man. His family now bear the surname bestowed by the Thai Royal Family for their contributions to the community.
Fans wrote in the condolence book, most of which were heartfelt tributes to Mr. Vichai.
Owning Leicester since 2010, the Thai billionaire spent money to pay off debts, build facilities, recruit talented people and bring the club up to the top flight in 2014. Two years later, he and this small team created a modern-day fairy tale with the Premier League championship.
Around 20,000 people later took part in a tribute parade to Leicester's late chairman, which travelled from Jubilee Square in the city centre to the King Power Stadium.
The event, held on Leicester's first home game since the crash, was dubbed the "5,000-1 walk" by organisers, inspired by the odds on the team winning the title ahead of their historic 2015-16 season (5,000-1).
Some Leicester players like Harry Maguire and Jamie Vardy (the group wearing black jackets in the front row) also joined the parade...
... before entering the field against Burnley in round 12 of the Premier League. They wore black shirts with the image of the late President printed on them, while warming up.
The stadium then observed a two-minute silence in memory of Mr Vichai, with many famous faces in the stands, including former manager Claudio Ranieri, who led Leicester to their first ever league title.
In the hands of the fans were scarves printed with the words "Mr. President" and "Forever in our hearts".
At minute 60 - a number reminiscent of Mr. Vichai's age when he passed away, everyone stood up and applauded in gratitude.
Vichai's two children (centre) carry white wreaths into the King Power Stadium during the pre-match memorial service. The one wearing glasses is Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha - currently Leicester Vice Chairman.
A large screen in the stadium carried a representative comment about Mr Vichai: "Some foreign owners use our football clubs to make money. Leicester City FC has just lost someone who did the complete opposite. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was an exception. May he rest in peace."
