Hudson speaks candidly about Kulachai after joining as the Thailand national team manager ahead of the King's Cup 2026 tournament.
On 9 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT+7, at BGTC3 in Pathum Thani Province, the Thailand men's national football team held their first training session to prepare for the 52nd King's Cup, scheduled from 12 to 17 November 2026 in Sisaket Province.
At this session, Kulachai Mahakitsiri, the new manager of the senior Thailand national football team, attended to watch and encourage Anthony Hudson, the head coach, who led 21 players in training focused on physical recovery after they recently played for their clubs over the past weekend. The session lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Nicholas Mickelson is set to join the team on 10 November, while Suphanat Mueanta will arrive on 15 November 2026. The training emphasized physical recovery following their recent club matches, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Before training, Anthony Hudson said, “Regarding changes to the squad, we just have to adapt. I think we are okay and satisfied with the players we have brought in as replacements. We want every player, but people continue to criticize my selections. We are doing our best to maintain continuity and consistency in the squad.”
“Unfortunately, due to fixture congestion from various tournaments including the ASEAN Club Championship and others, we cannot select the best or ideal squad. I understand the clubs' perspective on scheduling, but the most important thing is the players here. Since we reached a point where we could not call certain players, I chose this group, and I am very satisfied with them, confident they can lead us to success.”
“Regarding the team manager, I have spoken with the Football Association, and they explained the role and approach of the manager to support both me and the players. We have had 2-3 discussions and will continue to communicate throughout the training camp. Personally, I think this is very positive for the team.”
“Whether it’s about player care or facilitating our needs, I see this as truly positive. I believe adding this role will not only assist the staff but also the players. We have talked 2-3 times, including before the press conference, discussing ideas on how to drive the team forward and develop it, as well as future plans. So, I think this is very good for the Thailand national team and for us. It’s excellent support for both staff and players. Certainly, this is a positive development for us.”
“It has been two years since the Thailand national team last lifted a championship trophy. We will work hard every day to ensure that on the evening of Tuesday, 17 November, we will raise the trophy. I say this with the utmost respect because there are 2-3 very strong teams in this tournament. So, out of respect for our opponents, the fans deserve this, and we expect to win the championship, which we aim to achieve.”
The Thailand men's national football team will train at BG Training Center for three days before traveling to Sisaket Province on 12 November 2026.
14 November 2026
16:00 GMT+7
Sisaket Provincial Stadium (Island Stadium)
19:30 GMT+7
Sisaket Provincial Stadium (Island Stadium)
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