"Mome Thanatcha" posts 15 pages clearing up all issues after being left off the Thailand women's national volleyball team for 2026 season. It is a comprehensive statement addressing her absence.
On 19 Oct 2026 GMT+7, "Mome" Thanatcha Suksod, a Thailand women's national volleyball player, posted a 15-page explanation on her Instagram story clarifying all matters regarding her non-selection for the national team in 2026, summarized as follows.
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Hello, I’m "Mome Thanatcha Suksod." First of all, I want to congratulate all my teammates ❤️料 Congratulations, everyone is amazing! My girls are incredible, the very best. You’ve done it! The journey was long, but we finally made it. That’s really awesome.
I’m sad I wasn’t there to see everyone’s smiles that day, but I sincerely congratulate the girls from the bottom of my heart ❤️.
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This explanation is not meant to make anyone understand me, seek sympathy, or start conflicts or drama with anyone.
I just want to share the truth from my perspective, so I can let go and move forward fully in the future, hoping finally to sleep peacefully :)
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Why was I not part of the Thailand national team last year?
Many know from news and the head coach’s interviews that I took a break due to fatigue from league play.
Here, I want to clarify that the reason I told the team was not as reported in the news. I spoke with the national team manager (P'Gift) and explained my reason for not joining the team:
"I cannot participate in matches where I feel things are unfair. If today the national team is not a place where my ability and dedication are fairly considered, I cannot force myself to hurt my mind further for my dream. It’s beyond what I can handle mentally."
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I never didn’t want to play. Since I was young, I have had one dream: to be a Thailand national athlete. Playing for my country is one of the best things in life, and nothing will change the love I have for representing my country.
I have met many people, received many opportunities, and created many memories from Thailand national volleyball. I love playing for my country and truly love volleyball.
Today, the reason I must stop is not because I don’t want to anymore, but because I truly feel I can’t go on. My heart can’t take it anymore."
I faced serious mental health challenges late last year, and that was the main reason for my decision.
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I never didn’t want to play. Since I was young, I have had one dream: to be a Thailand national athlete. Playing for my country is one of the best things in life, and nothing will change the love I have for representing my country.
I have met many people, received many opportunities, and created many memories from Thailand national volleyball. I love playing for my country and truly love volleyball.
Today, the reason I must stop is not because I don’t want to anymore, but because I truly feel I can’t go on. My heart can’t take it anymore."
I faced serious mental health challenges late last year, and that was the main reason for my decision.
Since I can remember, my grandmother was one of the first people I remember. She raised me since I was a child. We were very close, and I was her favorite granddaughter. The love she gave me was immense, making me feel important, valuable, and loved by someone in this world.
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My grandmother passed away while I was on duty for the country in a friendly match between Thailand and South Korea.
From the day I arrived, I carried heavy grief after receiving the news from home. I could only acknowledge the loss, though it was almost unbearable.
But I decided myself to stay and complete my duties for this reason.
I believe my grandmother wanted to see her talented granddaughter endure and do her best until the very last moment. I wanted her to be proud of how well she raised me.
At that time, I was given the honor of being team captain. Even though it was a friendly match, this role meant a lot to me, so I wanted to do my best.
I was the only player playing in the Korean league. I knew that leaving early might affect the team's preparations that everyone had worked hard on.
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So I chose to keep this to myself to continue my duties without causing worry or pity from others, with only my roommate P'Toe knowing. I’m very grateful to P'Toe for being there and supporting me during that time.
What I could do was carry out my duties normally, then go back to my room and cry alone until the end. Then I informed the head coach about the loss and my need to return home early.
After that, I continued with the national team until the competition ended before returning to play in my own league.
I started the new season quite well; my team performed strongly and was near the top of the standings before the SEA Games.
Until my nightmare began.
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In late October, I received a call from the Thailand national team manager (P'Gift) saying:
"Don’t come back for the SEA Games. The head coach will use younger players."
I could only reply, "Okay :)"
To help everyone understand my feelings then, I was very hurt.
All this time, I had devoted myself to playing for the country, sacrificing personal time and always trying my best. I felt I deserved clear and direct communication from the head coach about decisions and reasons.
I had many questions but the person who called was not the decision-maker, so I didn’t ask anything at that time.
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Those questions remain in my heart to this day.
Why did you make this decision?
Am I not young enough? When you decided to use fewer players, I was only 25 years old.
If the reason was to use fewer players, why do the 14 players selected include some younger than me by only four years?
Don’t I deserve to play in front of my own family at the SEA Games held in Thailand?
Don’t I deserve to be part of a competition that could reward my dedication and patience?
And at the start of the year, when I endured performing on the day I lost someone I loved most, didn’t you appreciate my endurance?
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Yes, the SEA Games may not be the biggest global event or the most important competition in every athlete’s career, but for me, the SEA Games means more than just a tournament.
It is a competition of honor, an opportunity many athletes await, a moment to hope for rewards from dedication and patience serving the national team, knowing well that financial rewards from national duty are modest.
I was also waiting for such an opportunity.
But what hurt me most was not money or awards, but the feeling of being cut from the team by what I perceived as an unfair decision without clear explanation.
I devoted myself to the country, even on the day I lost one of the most loved people in my life, yet I still chose to continue my duties.
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Facing this event later directly impacted my mental health, more severely than many might realize.
I suffered great disappointment, anxiety, insomnia, and sadness. When my mental state was weak, my body also suffered. I injured my ankle twice during a period of insufficient rest.
As a professional athlete, I know how important physical care is, but this experience taught me that caring for my mental health is equally crucial.
Because emotional wounds may leave no visible scars but still hurt deeply, and sometimes are hard to express in words.
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I have quietly struggled with these feelings all along, which is another reason I did not speak out sooner.
Today, I am much better.
I want to thank everyone who has stood by me, even if many don’t know all the details, for continuously sending support and love.
Thank you sincerely.
Thank you to my family, friends, and loved ones. Without them, I would have struggled greatly to get through those difficult times. They showed me my worth beyond just being an athlete, reminding me I am also a beloved daughter, granddaughter, friend, and partner.
Thank you for helping me see my value beyond being a Thailand national team player ❤️.
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And finally, I want to thank myself.
Thank you for not giving up on life, for continuing to fight and choosing to live, for choosing yourself on the hardest days, and for having the courage to stand up and protect your feelings.
Whatever happens next, I am proud of myself and will continue to play volleyball with the heart of a Thai woman, showing the world that Thai women have what it takes, equal to any nation ❤️.
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What about the claims that I didn’t join the national team because I was upset about not playing or thought I was better than others in the same position?
I want to clarify this because I believe there has been misinterpretation and misinformation about how I truly feel.
Does everyone think I don’t know that I stand behind one of the best middle blockers in Asia right now?
Beam is a senior in the same position whom I love, respect, and find very kind. I’ve never felt jealous or dissatisfied with my role.
I always respect the coach’s decisions on player selection at every moment.
What I’m confident about is that I can still help ease the team’s burden more. I’m proud and respect every teammate in every position because we are the best players our country has at the time, able to support and substitute for each other.
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Also, to me, being a good athlete doesn’t mean being so humble you lack confidence. An athlete needs ambition, confidence, and the right amount of ego.
Because wanting to improve, do more, and go further is part of sports competition.
You need ambition and the right amount of ego to become a great athlete. You have to want more to achieve more.
I have believed this all along.
In all of this, I want to emphasize again that I speak out so I can move forward peacefully and let go of what happened. Keeping everything inside has been too heavy, and I believe I deserve space to express my feelings.
I don’t want to create drama or accuse or harm anyone. I just want to share the truth from my own perspective and experience.
I may not have disclosed all details because some are sensitive and involve others.
Don’t worry about my life and future. I still believe in my path, and no one needs to worry for me.
Thank you to everyone who cares, supports, and loves me always.
Whatever will be, let it be. I will choose my own path and walk it with confidence.
No regrets. Never regret.
Thanatcha Suksod ❤️
