“Ajarn Rang” Charnwit Polcheewin gave an interview following the Thailand U23 National Team's elimination from the 2026 Asian Cup.
On 19 Jan 2026 GMT+7, developments followed the conclusion of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, where the Thailand National Team was eliminated with 2 points from 3 games (lost to Australia 1-2, drew with Iraq 1-1, and drew with China 0-0).
The situation of Coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul is under close observation, as his contract expires after this tournament, causing fans to focus on whether there will be any changes.
“Ajarn Rang” Charnwit Polcheewin, Deputy Chairman of the Football Association of Thailand's Technical Department, confirmed he is personally satisfied with the team's performance and players. Before the tournament, no one expected such good development, but the results did not meet the goal of reaching the quarterfinals. Both the performance and the set objectives must be weighed carefully regarding Coach Thawatchai's future.
Meanwhile, Piyapong Piew-on, a board member, previously expressed satisfaction with Coach Thawatchai's performance and hopes he will continue to lead the team to nurture young talent for the senior national team.
The next schedule for the Thailand U23 National Team is the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026 GMT+7.