Announcement of the 23 players selected for the Thai national football team for FIFA Day friendlies against Kuwait before visiting China.
The Football Association of Thailand under royal patronage announced the 23-man Thai national football team squad for two FIFA Day friendly matches in June 2026: hosting Kuwait on 5 June and visiting China on 9 June 2026, under the leadership of English head coach Anthony Hudson.
Both friendlies are FIFA International 'A' Matches and will count as Tier 1 games for FIFA ranking points. These matches serve as preparation for Thailand ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup, scheduled from 7 January to 5 February 2027.
The 23 players selected for the Thai national team are as follows:
Goalkeepers
1. Patiwat Khammai, True Bangkok United Football Club
2. Korakot Piphathnadda, Muangthong United Football Club
3. Saranon Anuin, BG Pathum United Football Club
Defenders
4. Suphanan Bureerat, Port Football Club
5. Phiawat Akkatham, Port Football Club
6. Narubodin Weerawatnodom, Buriram United Football Club
7. Adisorn Promrak, Ratchaburi FC
8. Manuel Tom Bihr, True Bangkok United Football Club
9. Natthapong Sairiya, Chonburi FC
10. Waris Chuthong, BG Pathum United Football Club
Midfielders
11. Sarach Yooyen, BG Pathum United Football Club
12. Krisada Kaman, BG Pathum United Football Club
13. Iqlas Sanhorn, PT Prachuap FC
14. Anan Yodsangwal, Lamphun Warriors
15. Seksan Ratri, Rayong FC
16. Thitipan Puangchan, True Bangkok United Football Club
17. Weerathep Pomphan, True Bangkok United Football Club
18. Kokana Kamyok, Muangthong United Football Club
19. Theeraphat Pruethong, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
20. Erawan Garnier, Lens Football Club
Forwards
21. Jude Sunthapsub Bell, Grimsby Town
22. Teerasak Phaepimai, Port Football Club
23. Teerasil Dangda, True Bangkok United Football Club
The selected players are required to report at Novotel Future Park Rangsit Hotel on 30 May 2026 at 12:00 PM and will train in the evening at BG Training Center.
The Thai national team's June 2026 FIFA Day friendly match schedule includes two games: on 5 June 2026 at 7:30 PM, hosting Kuwait, ranked 134th in the world, at Pathum Thani Stadium, and on 9 June 2026, an away game in China at Huanglong Sports Center. Both matches will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32, as well as online via www.thairath.co.th/tv/live, Thairath Sport Facebook page, and Thairath Sport YouTube channel.