Thailand Women's National Football Team Announces 23 Players for Asian Games 2026 in Japan

The Football Association of Thailand has officially announced the 23-player squad for the Thailand women's national football team that will compete in the 20th Asian Games (Asian Games 2026) to be held in Japan. The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 14th to October 2nd, 2026, in Japan. Under the guidance of head coach "Coach Alfred" Nattapong Sritong-in, the Thai team is in Group E alongside Japan (host nation), Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam. The competition format involves a round-robin within the group, with the group winner, runner-up, and the two best third-placed teams from three groups advancing to the knockout stage. The list of 23 players for the Thailand women's national football team is as follows: Goalkeepers: 1. Tichanan Sodchuen (BG-Pathum United Academy) 2. Chonlathicha Panyarung (Khon Kaen Sports School) 3. Chotimanee Thongmongkol (Taichung Blue Whale) Defenders: 4. Pornpirun Philawan (BG-Pathum United Academy) 5. Uraiporn Yongkul (BG-Pathum United Academy) 6. Krittiya Mulrang (BG-Pathum United Academy) 7. Natcha Kaewanta (Chonburi Women's FC) 8. Supaporn Intrasomjit (Chonburi Women's FC) 9. Chatchawan Rodthong (Bangkok FC) 10. Panitta Jeeratanapeebool (Guangxi Pingguo Beinong) Midfielders: 11. Khwanjira Ngorkwong (BG-Pathum United Academy) 12. Sangrawee Meekham (BG-Pathum United Academy) 13. Pleumjai Sonthisawat (Chonburi Women's FC) 14. Rinyapat Mundong (Chonburi Women's FC) 15. Phaisamai Sonsai (Taichung Blue Whale) 16. Achiraya Yingsakul Forwards: 17. Kanyanat Chetbut (BG-Pathum United Academy) 18. Thanikarn Dangda (BG-Pathum United Academy) 19. Wiranya Kaewkasikam (Chonburi Women's FC) 20. Kanyanut Phumsri (Kasem Bundit University FC) 21. Janista Jinantuya (Bangkok FC) 22. Saowalak Pengngam (Taichung Blue Whale) 23. Jiraporn Mongkoldee (Guangxi Pingguo Beinong) The announced players will gather for a training camp at Dynamic Football Camp in Samut Prakan Province until September 10th, 2026, and will depart for Japan on September 11th, 2026. The match schedule for the Thailand women's national football team in the Asian Games 2026 is as follows: September 14th, 2026 Japan vs. Thailand 5:30 PM (Thailand time) Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Shizuoka, Japan September 17th, 2026 Thailand vs. Chinese Taipei 2:00 PM (Thailand time) September 21st, 2026 Vietnam vs. Thailand Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan Live broadcasts of the matches will be available on the AIS PLAY application. Source: INN News