The Prime Minister is proud and admires Thai football players. I would like to encourage Thai coaches to be promoted.

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Rajamangala University of Technology, The Prime Minister is proud and admires the Thai national team players. Even though they didn't qualify for the World Cup this time. But they don't use naturalized players. I would like to encourage Thai coaches to be promoted. After yesterday evening (June 11), the Thai national football team, despite winning Singapore 3-1 from Suphanat Mueanta's lead goal in the 37th minute, but in the 56th minute, Iksan Fandy, the Singapore striker from the club BG Pathum United in the Thai League battle scored a goal to equalize 1-1. Even though the Thai team scored two more goals from Pramet Ajwilai in the 79th minute and Charoensak Wongkorn in the 86th minute in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, Asia Zone, Group C, the final match at Rajamangala Stadium. But it was not enough to enter the 3rd round or the final 18 teams after another match in which Thai players and people pinned their hopes on South Korea beating China as much as possible. But at the end of the game, South Kor ea could only beat China by 1-0. As a result, the Thai team has 8 points, equal to China, but the goal difference is the same 0-0, but the Thai national team is second head-to-head. This made the Thai team finish 3rd in the group with 8 points and China finish 2nd with 8 points. South Korea was the group champion with 16 points, while Singapore had 1 point, making South Korea the group champion. And China is the runner-up in the group, advancing to the 3rd round. "Madame Pang" Nuanphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association of Thailand Said that he regretted the opportunity to qualify for the Thai team this time. Many players may not play in the World Cup. Including the situation this time is similar to the Women's World Cup Championship in Canada. Mr. Settha Thavisin, the Prime Minister, yesterday went to admire and encourage the players from the sidelines of the field. Gave an interview as a Thai person saying I would like to praise the Football Association during the "Madame Pang" era for its dev elopment in many matters. And we are proud that we do not use naturalized players. and must improve and help each other again in the next 4 years, along with suggesting that he would like to give opportunities to Thai coaches For the 18 teams entering the 3rd round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, Asia Zone, consisting of Group A Qatar, India, Group B Japan, North Korea, Group C South Korea, China, Group D Oman, Kyrgyzstan Group E Iran, Uzbekistan Group F Iraq. , Indonesia Group G Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Group H United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Group I Australia, Palestine. There will be 3 groups of 6 teams each, which will take the 1st-2nd place teams from each group to 6 teams immediately to the 2026 World Cup, while the 3rd and 4th place teams of every group must go to the 4th round to compete for the remaining tickets. For Asia, there will be a quota of 8 and a half teams. While "carrying" Teerathorn Bunmathan, captain of the Thai national football team Said after the game that he had done his be st, it was a match that he thought he would make it to the next round. A lot of football fans came to cheer. and is the expectation of Thai people throughout the country feel disappointed towards yourself and the results of the competition And this time will probably be the last World Cup. "Madame Pang" Nuanphan revealed through tears that she was disappointed and apologized to Thai football fans. After the Thai national team was unable to qualify for the next round . Source: Thai News Agency