The GLO Cup 2026 Eastern Region concluded successfully with Assumption Sriracha claiming the double championship and 11 players named GLO STARs.
On 10 May 2026, the 8-a-side youth football national finals, organized by the Government Lottery Office (GLO), wrapped up the Eastern regional qualifiers at Chachoengsao province. Four regional representative teams in each age category, under-13 and under-15, along with the Eastern region's GLO STAR players, were finalized.
The final day was lively and featured a ceremony presided over by Lieutenant Colonel Noon Sansankom, Director of the Government Lottery Office, who presented awards and congratulated the young athletes for their outstanding performances throughout the competition.
In the under-13 final, Assumption Sriracha defeated Pattaya United 3-0 to win the Eastern region title, while third place went to The Rabbit Junior, who beat Marie Vith Pattaya School 3-0. In the under-15 final, Assumption Sriracha triumphed over Taksin Rayong School 6-1, securing the double championship. Third place was claimed by Navy FC, who defeated Rayong Wittayakom Paknam A U15 4-2.
The four teams advancing to the semifinals in each age group earned the right to represent the Eastern region in the national championship.
For the U13 category, the teams are:
Assumption Sriracha
Pattaya United
The Rabbit Junior
Marie Vith Pattaya School
For the U15 category, the teams include:
Assumption Sriracha
Taksin Rayong School
Navy FC
Rayong Wittayakom Paknam A U15
Lieutenant Colonel Noon Sansankom, Director of the Government Lottery Office, commented on the overall competition: "This year in the Eastern zone, we saw many teams well prepared in terms of physical condition, playing style, and adapting to the 8-a-side football rules of the GLO Cup. This reflects the dedication of coaches, parents, and players. Several teams showed clear development and played with quality."
"What is particularly gratifying is seeing the children confidently display their potential, creativity in play, and a positive attitude toward competition. This is a key goal of the GLO Cup: to make football a space of opportunity and learning for Thai youth."
"At the same time, the GLO STAR project revealed many talented players, whether from large or small teams, giving everyone an equal chance to showcase their skills. This is an important step in building the foundation for youth football in Thailand's future."
The GLO STAR project, a major highlight of the tournament, selected 11 youth players from the Eastern zone to advance to the national selection round, divided as follows:
GLO STAR U13 category
1. Ramin Srivichai (Assumption Sriracha)
2. Sitthipol Poolsub (Taksin Rayong School)
3. Pathavee Prasert (Pattaya United)
4. Arucha Thabtimthes (Assumption Sriracha)
GLO STAR U15 category
1. Pakin Thamthiang (Assumption Sriracha)
2. Prawat Somnuek (Taksin Rayong School)
3. Methas Kamlerd (Pram Bangkok)
4. Anuwat Raengkhetwittaya (Assumption Sriracha)
5. Woraphat Tosawat (Taksin Rayong School)
6. Sirapop Somlom (Assumption Sriracha)
7. Wichayut Petchrat (Navy FC)
The GLO STAR project will continue selecting talented youth players from all seven regions nationwide before the national finals. Each age group will be narrowed to 15 players for the GLO STAR Camp, with a final selection of three players per group earning a valuable opportunity to train for six months with Avispa Fukuoka, a leading J-League club in Japan.
The next qualifying round of the GLO Cup 2026, the fourth venue, will move to the Central and Western zones from 19 to 24 May 2026 in Kanchanaburi province. Matches will be held at the Kanchanaburi Central Stadium (Klib Bua) for the U13 category and the Khao Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organization Stadium for the U15 category, aiming to find representatives for the national championship and GLO STAR from these regions.