Many players want to leave the Thai team, Madam Pang's special action

Through the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), Madam Pang, as president of this organization, donated 1,000 tickets to fans in schools and academies to watch the "War Elephants" match against Afghanistan (international friendly) on March 21. Then, 500 tickets for the match against Sri Lanka on March 25 in the 3rd qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. In these matches, the Thai team will play at Rajamangala Stadium.

Madam Pang (middle), currently President of FAT

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Madam Pang's action is said to continue to promote the special campaign "Thai people love Thai football" which has been approved. From there, money will be raised from many activities, to help FAT overcome the current very tragic financial difficulties. Among them are many debts and a lawsuit against the media company Siam Sport, with a total amount currently up to more than 500 million baht (more than 380 billion VND).

Meanwhile, the Thai national team has just gathered with 23 players to prepare for the matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. In this call-up, the "War Elephants" have the return of veteran faces such as midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin. However, two midfielders Jaroensak Wonggorn (Cerezo Osaka Club) and Ekanit Panya (Ehime FC), who are playing in Japan, are both absent.

Coach Masatada Ishii revealed: "Jaroensak Wonggorn and Ekanit Panya were not called up because they have very little playing time at their clubs. I also received a few other requests to withdraw from the team. I cannot announce who they are yet. However, my point of view is very clear, if a player wants to withdraw, I will be ready to respond because there is always an alternative plan."

Ekanit Panya says goodbye to the Thai national team

Photo: Minh Hoang

The Thai team currently does not have the full 23 players called up, after they arrived to concentrate on March 17 at the Novotel Hotel in Bangkok, according to Siamsport .

Previously, coach Masatada Ishii only confirmed one change in personnel when he called up midfielder Airfan Doloh from BG Pathum United to replace injured player Sasalak Haiprakhon of Buriram United.

Currently, the Thai team ensures the presence of key players such as Chanathip Songkrasin, Supachok Sarachat and Suphanat Mueanta. Veteran striker Teerasil Dangda will not return as rumored. The "War Elephants" attack currently relies on emerging stars such as Patrik Gustavsson, Teerasak Poeiphimai, Poramet Arjvirai, and Suphanat Mueanta.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhieu-cau-thu-doi-chia-tay-doi-tuyen-thai-lan-hanh-dong-dac-biet-cua-madam-pang-185250318091353043.htm