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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pravit Wasoontra | ||
| Date of birth | July 15, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Khon Kaen, Thailand | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | Nakhon Pathom | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 November 2008 | |||
Pravit Wasoontra is a retired professional footballer from Thailand. [1]
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But then the Airmen completely took control and Pravit Wasoontra scored twice, in the 27th and 40th minutes, to put them 2-1 ahead at half-time....
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