 In August 2016, Newin Chidchob admitted he is disappointed that his team's bid to defend their Thailand League title is over.Buriram United appointed Ranko Popović as the club manager to fill the vacant role after the dismissal of Afshin Ghotbi and former coach Bozidar Bandovic is back as the technical director of the club.In 2017, Serbia's Ranko Popovic has resigned as coach in June after receiving a three-month ban by the Thai FA for slapped in the face of Bangkok United physio Andy Schillinger following a heated argument after Buriram beat the capital side 2–1.