In preparation for the upcoming Asian Cup, we have looked at the Thailand squad and what player you should look out for.
Thailand 2023 AFC Asian Cup Squad
Coach: 
Masatada Ishii
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Siwarak Tedsungnoen | 20 April 1984 | 33 | 0 |  Buriram United |
| 2 | DF | Santiphap Channgom | 23 September 1996 | 2 | 0 | BG Pathum United |
| 3 | DF | Theerathon Bunmathan (captain) | 6 February 1990 | 90 | 7 | Buriram United |
| 4 | DF | Elias Dolah | 24 April 1993 | 13 | 1 |  Bali United |
| 5 | MF | Kritsada Kaman | 18 March 1999 | 31 | 0 | BG Pathum United |
| 6 | MF | Sarach Yooyen | 30 May 1992 | 75 | 6 | BG Pathum United |
| 7 | MF | Supachok Sarachat | 22 May 1998 | 29 | 7 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo |
| 8 | MF | Picha Autra | 7 January 1996 | 8 | 0 | Muangthong United |
| 9 | FW | Supachai Chaided | 1 December 1998 | 31 | 5 | Buriram United |
| 10 | FW | Suphanat Mueanta | 2 August 2002 | 14 | 6 |  OH Leuven |
| 11 | MF | Bordin Phala | 20 December 1994 | 39 | 6 | Port |
| 12 | DF | Nicholas Mickelson | 24 July 1999 | 7 | 1 |  OB |
| 13 | MF | Jaroensak Wonggorn | 18 May 1997 | 8 | 0 | Muangthong United |
| 14 | MF | Rungrath Poomchantuek | 17 May 1992 | 5 | 0 | Bangkok United |
| 15 | FW | Teerasak Poeiphimai | 21 September 2002 | 7 | 0 | Port |
| 16 | DF | Jakkapan Praisuwan | 16 August 1994 | 11 | 1 | BG Pathum United |
| 17 | DF | Pansa Hemviboon | 8 July 1990 | 41 | 6 | Buriram United |
| 18 | MF | Weerathep Pomphan | 19 September 1996 | 25 | 0 | Muangthong United |
| 19 | MF | Pathompol Charoenrattanapirom | 21 April 1994 | 20 | 1 | Port |
| 20 | GK | Saranon Anuin | 24 March 1994 | 0 | 0 | Chiangrai United |
| 21 | DF | Suphanan Bureerat | 10 October 1993 | 16 | 1 | Port |
| 22 | MF | Channarong Promsrikaew | 17 April 2001 | 12 | 1 | Chonburi |
| 23 | GK | Patiwat Khammai | 24 December 1994 | 6 | 0 | Bangkok United |
| 24 | MF | Worachit Kanitsribampen | 24 August 1997 | 14 | 2 | Port |
| 25 | MF | Peeradon Chamratsamee | 15 September 1992 | 17 | 2 | Buriram United |
| 26 | DF | Suphan Thongsong | 26 August 1994 | 12 | 0 | Bangkok United |
Most Capped: Theerathon Bunmathan (90 caps)
Highest Scorer: Supachok Sarachat & Theerathon Bunmathan (7 goals)
Thailand 2023 AFC Asian Cup Preview
Thailand won the AFF Championship last year and beat Lebanon, while also drawing to Iraq before losing on penalties at the King’s Cup.
An 8-0 friendly loss to Georgia in October highlighted some major issues for Thailand, which lead to the sacking of Alexandre Polking in November, who was handed a debut thrashing by Japan in a friendly – losing 5-0.
Thailand face a tough group campaign, as they face Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan – with the latter being the only side near in terms of national rankings.
Player To Watch
Suphanat Mueanta has scored six goals in 14 appearances for his nation, averaging just under a goal per game and the youngster has become one of Thailand’s brightest sparks.
During his time in the Thai League, the 21-year-old contributed to 56 goals in 145 matches for Buriram United (32G+24A).
Muenata signed for Jupiler Pro League side, OH Leuven on loan in 2023 and has scored once in his five appearances for the Belgian side.
He was also the top scorer in the U23 Asian Cup and has won three Thai Leagues, a Thailand Champions Cup, two Thai Cups and two Thai League Cups.
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