Thailand Calls Up Port FC Duo for King's Cup
Thailand's national team coach Anthony Hudson has replaced injured players Jude Suntaraphon Bell and Manuel Tom Bier with Port FC's Thirasak Phayom and Phirawat Akkatham for the upcoming King's Cup in Sisaket. The squad will gather on November 9 before the tournament begins on November 14, featuring Thailand against Brunei in the opening match.
Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson has called up Port FC players Thirasak Phayom and Phirawat Akkatham to replace Jude Suntaraphon Bell and Manuel Tom Bier, who both sustained injuries playing for their clubs in the latest Thai League 1 matches. Bell and Bier were originally named in Hudson's 23-man squad for the 52nd King's Cup tournament in Sisaket during the November FIFA window. The national team will assemble at the Novotel Future Park Rangsit on November 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM before training at BG Training Center. The tournament schedule includes Oman vs Tajikistan at 4:00 PM and Thailand vs Brunei at 7:30 PM on November 14 at Sisaket Provincial Stadium, with the final on November 17. Matches will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32, online platforms, and TrueVisions Now. Tickets priced 200-500 baht are available online from October 24 and on-site from October 31 to November 1.