The youth football camp "ROAD TO GAMBA OSAKA – THAILAND TRAINING CAMP 2026" opens at two venues in Bangkok and Korat, selecting four Thai players to train in Japan.
Bangkok, 18 June 2026 GMT+7 – At POLO Football Park, PLOOKPANYA SCHOOL, together with Gamba Osaka Football Club, Panasonic, the Embassy of Japan in Thailand, and Siam Sindhorn, officially launched the "ROAD TO GAMBA OSAKA – THAILAND TRAINING CAMP 2026" project. This initiative offers Thai youths with dreams of becoming footballers the chance to learn training methods based on Japanese football standards and compete for the opportunity to train in Japan with GAMBA OSAKA.
The press conference was honored by executives and representatives from partner organizations, including Ms. Atcha Leeangkun, Chairwoman of PLOOKPANYA SCHOOL.
Ms. Arisa Nasamdang, Marketing Director of PLOOKPANYA SCHOOL.
Mom Luang Oras Thaveekul, Sports Project Advisor at PLOOKPANYA SCHOOL.
Mr. Saran Nimitrat, Business Development Director of Siam Sindhorn Co., Ltd.
Ms. Atcha Leeangkun, Chairwoman of PLOOKPANYA SCHOOL, said the project was born from the belief that sports are a vital tool to develop youths physically, mentally, instilling discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and preparing them to become global citizens in the future.
Meanwhile, Mom Luang Oras Thaveekul, Sports Project Advisor at PLOOKPANYA SCHOOL, presented an overview of the project, which aims to provide Thai youths with international football experiences through Japan’s globally recognized football development system. Siam Sindhorn supports the venue to create opportunities for Thai youths.
Mr. Saran Nimitrat, Business Development Director of Siam Sindhorn Co., Ltd., expressed great pleasure to be part of the ROAD TO GAMBA OSAKA – THAILAND TRAINING CAMP 2026 project, stating, “A good space can create great opportunities, and great opportunities can change the futures of youths.”
Therefore, Siam Sindhorn supports the event venue at POLO Football Park to promote learning, cultural exchange, and inspiration for Thai youths through sports.
GAMBA OSAKA Academy: A model for youth development in Asia.
Gamba Osaka is one of the leading clubs in the J.League, internationally recognized for its youth development system and world-class academy.
The key concept of the project is
“Train Like a Pro. Think Like a Japanese Player.”
which focuses on developing athletes in areas such as
Game intelligence (reading the game)
Decision-making under pressure,
Teamwork,
Discipline and responsibility,
and continuous self-improvement.
Open to 100 Thai youths aged 7-14.
The ROAD TO GAMBA OSAKA – THAILAND TRAINING CAMP 2026 will be held from July 1-3, 2026 at POLO Football Park in Bangkok.
On July 4-5, 2026 in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
It accepts 100 Thai youths aged 7-14. Participants will train with coaches from GAMBA OSAKA and closely learn Japanese football development methods.
Key highlight: Selection of 4 Thai players to train in Japan.
A major feature is selecting four outstanding Thai youths to represent Thailand in the
ROAD TO GAMBA OSAKA TRAINING EXPERIENCE IN JAPAN 2026.
Held October 12-16, 2026 in Japan.
Selection criteria include
football skills,
commitment and attitude,
discipline and responsibility,
ability to learn,
and long-term development potential.
The project does not just seek the best footballers but aims to provide Thai youths with opportunities to learn, grow, and gain international experience through the power of sports.
Thailand-Japan cooperation builds youth futures through sports and education.
The partnership between PLOOKPANYA SCHOOL, GAMBA OSAKA, Panasonic, the Embassy of Japan in Thailand, and Siam Sindhorn reflects a shared commitment to youth development through sports, education, and international collaboration.
The ROAD TO GAMBA OSAKA – THAILAND TRAINING CAMP 2026 is more than a football camp; it is a platform connecting Thai youths to international experiences, laying a foundation for sustainable youth football development in Thailand’s future.
***Interested in joining the training camp? Registration - https://forms.gle/3fNXpGbVHkF52faf9
Polo Football Park, Bangkok
1–3 July 2026
Age Groups:
U7–9 | 10:00–12:00
U10–12 | 10:00–12:00 / 15:00–17:00
U13–14 | 15:00–17:00