"Prasert Pinkaeo," Thailand's fast volleyball player, posted on social media announcing his second retirement from the national team after losing to Australia in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Championship.
On 10 September 2026, "Bird" Prasert Pinkaeo, a fast volleyball player on Thailand's men's national team, posted on social media announcing his second retirement from representing Thailand after the Thai men's team lost to Australia in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.
Prasert posted, "Mission complete. This time, I’m really retiring. It’s been a pleasure working with everyone. Mom... it was incredibly fun. From now on, keep fighting—I’ll be cheering you on in every match. #Prasert #No2 #Thailand Everyone is very talented."
Prasert Pinkaeo Lek, 29, first announced his retirement from the Thailand national team in July. However, head coach Park Ki-won decided to recall him for the 2026 Asian Championship squad. He delivered an outstanding performance in the final group stage match, helping Thailand defeat Chinese Taipei 3-2 in sets.