Thailand Squad Trains in Japan Ahead of Asian Games
Thailand's men's football team arrived in Japan on September 13 to prepare for the Asian Games, with captain Chanaphuch Buapan vowing to win all three group-stage matches and advance to the knockout round.
Thailand's men's football team for the Asian Games arrived in Japan on the morning of September 13, 2025, and trained immediately that afternoon at Itsutsugaoka Sports Square, focusing on adjusting to the weather and physical recovery. Team captain Chanaphuch Buapan expressed confidence in his readiness and commitment to leading the squad. He stated his goal is to perform at the highest level in each match, win all three group-stage games against any opponent, and advance to the knockout round, calling on Thai fans to support the team.
Thailand is grouped in Group A with Japan, Kyrgyzstan, and Hong Kong in a round-robin format, with the group winner and runner-up advancing to the knockout stages. The squad's schedule includes: Match Day 1 on September 16 vs. Kyrgyzstan at 2:00 PM Thailand time; Match Day 2 on September 20 vs. Hong Kong at 2:00 PM Thailand time; and Match Day 3 on September 23 vs. Japan at 5:30 PM Thailand time. All matches will be held at Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan, with live broadcasts on ONE HD31, Channel 32, and the AIS PLAY application.
