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. Buriram United have announced that promoted Bozidar Bandovic to head coach from his position as technical director of football, Bandovic is the only coach to return to Buriram after having left. Under Montenegrin head coach Bandovic, the team that values hard work and strives for success.