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Queen Beam Pimphichaya Kakram, a national team back‑side player and Asian champion who has secured a spot for the 2028 Olympics, sent her support to all athletes taking part in the U15 Prime Minister’s Youth Cup. She said the tournament provides a pathway for youngsters from every province to dream of joining the national team. Kakram, who hails from Krasang district in Buriram province, also cheered for her hometown’s men’s and women’s teams and gave encouragement to her alma mater, Nakhon Nonthavit School 6, praising her former coach, Lieutenant Thanakrit Inlieng. Representatives from all 77 provinces have been selected, and the regional rounds will be held simultaneously nationwide from October 24 to November 2, leading up to the national finals.

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