AFC Asian Cup
The Southeast Asian side, drawn in Group F alongside Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman, will be aiming to change that in Qatar 2023.
Constant feature
This will be Thailand's eighth participation in the AFC Asian Cup. They progressed to the knock-out round in 1972 and 2019, finishing third in 1972.
This will be Thailand's eighth participation in the AFC Asian Cup. They progressed to the knock-out round in 1972 and 2019, finishing third in 1972.
Tough record
Thailand have only won two of their last six games in the AFC Asian Cup (D1 L3). This after they were winless in their first 18 games (D8 L10).
Thailand have only won two of their last six games in the AFC Asian Cup (D1 L3). This after they were winless in their first 18 games (D8 L10).
Round of 16: Thailand vs China
Renewing rivalries
Thailand have faced Oman in the AFC Asian Cup twice - a 2-0 loss in 2004 and a 2-0 win in 2007. They have lost both games against Saudi Arabia in the competition (4-0 in 1992 and 6-0 in 1996). The 6-0 defeat to Saudi is their biggest loss in the AFC Asian Cup.
Thailand have faced Oman in the AFC Asian Cup twice - a 2-0 loss in 2004 and a 2-0 win in 2007. They have lost both games against Saudi Arabia in the competition (4-0 in 1992 and 6-0 in 1996). The 6-0 defeat to Saudi is their biggest loss in the AFC Asian Cup.
Loose defending
Thailand conceded five goals from open play in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – only DPR Korea (11), Turkmenistan and UAE (7 each) conceded more than them from such plays in that edition.
Thailand conceded five goals from open play in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – only DPR Korea (11), Turkmenistan and UAE (7 each) conceded more than them from such plays in that edition.
Maestro
Tawan Sripan seven chances created in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup places him at the top of all-time high among Thai players.
Tawan Sripan seven chances created in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup places him at the top of all-time high among Thai players.
Thailand's Group F fixtures
v Kyrgyz Republic (January 16)
v Oman (January 21)
v Saudi Arabia (January 25)
v Kyrgyz Republic (January 16)
v Oman (January 21)
v Saudi Arabia (January 25)
