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Thai U23 Team Trains in Vietnam Ahead of Qatar Match

Thailand's U23 national team held a recovery training session in Pleiku, Vietnam, on November 11 ahead of their second match against Qatar in the VTV Cup. Player Jiradet Taichankong expressed pride in returning to the squad and confidence in the team's unity. The match against Qatar kicks off on November 12 at Pleiku Stadium with live coverage across multiple Thai platforms.

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The Thailand U23 national team, currently contesting the U23 GIA LAI – VTV CUP 2026 International Friendly in Vietnam, conducted a recovery and training session on November 11, 2026 at 14:30 at the Ham Long Training Center in Pleiku. The session lasted approximately 90 minutes and emphasized physical recovery, strengthening team cohesion, and light tactical drills in preparation for their second match against Qatar.

Before training, left-back Jiradet Taichankong from Khon Kaen United said: "My physical condition has a slight issue but it's not a problem. Returning to the national team again makes me proud and happy. There are many things I need to improve personally, and I'll try to adjust."

"Regarding teammates, everything is good. We communicate well with everyone. Everyone will try to show their best performance and fight like we always do. Finally, I ask fans to watch and cheer for the Thailand U23 team a lot."

The next match: Thailand U23 will play Qatar in the U23 GIA LAI – VTV CUP 2026 International Friendly Match 2 at Pleiku Stadium, Ya Ly, Vietnam on November 12, 2026 at 15:00. Live broadcast on Channel 32, www.thairath.co.th/tv/live, Facebook: Thairath TV, Facebook: Thairath Sport, YouTube: Thairath Sport, and the TrueVisions Now app.

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