U.23 Thailand was abandoned

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The reason for the protest of many Thai fans stems from the regulations of the organizing committee on how to receive tickets. The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) requires fans to register personal information and provide a phone number to receive a QR code for tickets to the stadium. Many fans consider this an infringement of basic privacy rights, while also creating a risk of information disclosure. In addition, Ultras Thailand is also dissatisfied with the organizing committee's arrangement of the away team's cheering area behind the goal. This position, which is where the home fans usually create the greatest mental pressure, now gives the opponent an advantage.

In the face of the boycott by fans, Mr. Kongsak Yodmanee (leader of SAT) has shown a tough stance. Accordingly, SAT will not change the process, despite strong protests from the Ultras Thailand group.

U.23 Thái Lan bị bỏ rơi- Ảnh 1. — A small number of Thai fans came to Rajamangala Stadium to watch their team compete on December 3.

In the context of Thai football aiming to win the SEA Games gold medal at home, the turn away of Ultras Thailand was a heavy blow to the fighting spirit of U.23 Thailand. It can be said that the team of the golden pagoda country lost the advantage of "12th player" when a large number of enthusiastic fans from Ultras Thailand were absent. U.23 Thailand had to fight not only with the opponent on the field, but also with the indifference from their own supporters.

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Talking to Thanh Nien reporter, taxi driver Sarawut Sompakde revealed that he is also a "hardcore fan" of Thai football. However, his enthusiasm for the SEA Games is not as great as before. Sompakde affirmed that he will not go to Rajamangala Stadium, but will only watch the U.23 Thailand match on his phone screen in the car, or on TV at home. Sompakde shared: "I am one of those who support the view of not going to watch football matches at the stadium. Personally, I feel that the support for football in Thailand is not as good as many years ago, especially when Zico (nickname of former player Kiatisak Senamuang - NV ) was still leading the teams. I feel that domestic fans are not as enthusiastic as the previous times Thailand hosted the SEA Games. Partly because our country is currently dealing with floods in the South."

Regarding the U.23 team's ability to win a gold medal, Sompakde commented: "In the past, every time Thailand was the host, we were extremely confident, but this year I'm not very confident in this team."

Standing in front of Rajamangala Stadium on the afternoon of December 3, fan Nittiam Surachet and his friends were waiting to enter the stadium to watch U.23 Thailand in the opening match of the 32nd SEA Games. Surachet said he wanted to witness the atmosphere on the opening day of football. "I am Thai and of course I will stand by my country's team," he said. However, when asked about the "war elephants'" chance of competing for the gold medal, he hesitated: "Honestly, I think it's difficult for this team to do anything."

In the gloomy atmosphere near the time of U.23 Thailand's match against U.23 Timor Leste yesterday afternoon, the famous football fan of the land of golden pagodas - Khamthong was still bustling in a corner of the field. He shouted continuously, constantly twirled his familiar umbrella and always had a smile on his lips. For him, no matter how things change, his love for Thai football teams is eternal. He commented: "The Thai team this time used many young faces. However, Thailand still set a goal of reaching the final. I hope Vietnam and Thailand will meet in the final. And of course, I want Thailand to win the gold medal. But in football, winning or losing is normal. If we win the gold medal, I and Thai fans will be very happy. But if we don't get a medal, there is no problem. Why worry?".

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" NOT CONFIDENT EVEN PLAYING AT HOME"

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