Thai Football Fan Urges Free Broadcast of ASEAN Cup Finals

Chairat Glumhai, a longtime Thai national football fan known as Uncle Aey, has posted a request to TrueVisions asking for free broadcast coverage should Thailand reach the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup final. TrueVisions purchased the broadcasting rights to the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, with viewers required to pay for access through the TrueVisions Now app at a minimum cost of 199 baht per month for existing True customers.

In his post, Glumhai appealed to TrueVisions management, proposing that if Thailand qualifies for the final, the matches should be broadcast on the free-to-air channel True4U (Channel 24). As a current True customer himself, he noted that TrueVisions holds the rights to broadcast AFF football matches through the TrueVisions Now Football package and questioned whether these rights could also be shown on free television.

Glumhai emphasized the benefits of free broadcasting, saying it would enable broader access for Thai citizens to watch and support the national team. He noted that Thailand has a strong chance of reaching the final, which would be contested under a home-and-away format, with matches scheduled for August 22 and August 26, 2026. He argued that free broadcast would inspire young viewers, unite families in support, and create a nationwide atmosphere of encouragement for the team to win the championship. Glumhai concluded by thanking TrueVisions for securing the broadcasting rights and appealing to management to show good faith by providing free broadcast access on True4U for both final matches.