Thailand national futsal team

The Thailand national futsal team represents Thailand in international futsal competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Thailand.

Thailand
Nickname(s)โต๊ะเล็ก
(The Small Table)
AssociationFootball Association of Thailand
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Head coach Carlos César Núñez Gago
CaptainKritsada Wongkaeo
Most capsAnucha Munjarern (117)
Top scorerSuphawut Thueanklang (173)
Home stadiumBangkok Arena
FIFA codeTHA
FIFA ranking18 (7 January 2022)[1]
Highest FIFA ranking9 (9 July 2009)
Home colours
Away colours
Third colours
First international
Thailand 5–12 China 
(Hong Kong; 2 May 1992)
Biggest win
Thailand 29–1 Bhutan 
(Incheon, South Korea; 26 June 2013)
Biggest defeat
 Brazil 11–0 Thailand
(Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; 24 October 2004)
World Cup
Appearances6 (First in 2000)
Best resultRound of 16 (2012, 2016, 2021)
AFC Futsal Championship
Appearances15 (First in 1999)
Best result Runners-up (2008, 2012)[2]
AFF Futsal Championship
Appearances14 (First in 2001)
Best result Champions (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

History

The Thailand national futsal team is regarded as one of the finest teams in the Asian Football Confederation and the most dominant team in Southeast Asia due to its high-profile records in the continental competitions. Thailand has played more than 250 official games against other national teams since their first international match in 1992. The national team reached its highest ranking in the Futsal World Rankings at ninth place on 9 July 2009.

Thailand started to form their national team in 1992 to attend the 1992 FIFA Futsal World Championship qualification tournament in Hong Kong. Thailand played their first international match ever against China which the Thais lost by 5–12 on 2 May 1992.[3] Thailand lost 4–5 to Japan and ended their first qualification the next day.

After the 1992 World Championship qualification, Thailand's national Futsal team was disbanded for 7 years without any activity. The national team was then reformed again to compete in the 1999 AFC Futsal Championship, the first edition of the AFC Futsal Championship. Thailand finished their first ever Asian tournament in the group stage.

In 2000, Thailand hosted the 2000 AFC Futsal Championship in Bangkok. The tournament has become the big leap of Thailand in Asian Futsal. In this tournament, Thailand was drawn in group B with Singapore and 2 strong teams of South Korea and Kazakhstan. After losing to Kazakhstan in the opening match, the Thais got the surprising wins over South Korea and Singapore. Thailand reached the semi-final of the tournament and got beaten by eventual champions Iran. However, Thailand overcame Japan, one of the strongest teams in Asia, with an 8–6 result in the third-place playoff match. This wonder winning granted them their first ever achievement in the international futsal stage plus the right to play in the 2000 FIFA Futsal World Championship in Guatemala.[4] After this tournament, Thailand has begun to gain the massive growth, become one of the best Asian teams and qualified for 6 consecutive World Cups since 2000.

World Cup

Thailand has attended 5 out of 8 FIFA Futsal World Cups. Their first ever participation was in 2000 at Guatemala and the latest was in 2016 at Colombia. Thailand never miss the World Championship after their debut in 2000, attended 5 consecutive editions included 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup at Bangkok, Thailand.

Guatemala 2000

"The debutant."

Thailand qualified for the 2000 FIFA Futsal World Championship by finishing as the third placed team at the 2000 AFC Futsal Championship. At the time, Thailand national had the lack of talent pool in futsal. Many members of the squad were the football players from Association football such as Therdsak Chaiman, Nirut Surasiang, Anucha Munjarern, Vilard Normcharoen and more. Thailand was placed in the same group with the Netherlands, Egypt, and Uruguay. Thailand was eliminated from the group stage without a single win.

Taiwan 2004

"First win."

In 2004 at Taiwan, Thailand achieved their first win in the World Cup. After losing to Uruguay and Brazil respectively in the first two games of the group stage, Thailand manage to win 3–2 over Australia. Despite the first 3 points, Thailand was once again eliminated from the group stage.

Thailand 2012

"The host and knock-out stage."

Thailand successfully beat the bids from China, Iran, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Sri Lanka and Guatemala to become the host of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup.[5] Under the coaching of Dutch Victor Hermans, Thailand made the impressive start by beating Costa Rica 3–1 in their first match in front of 4,379 crowds at Indoor Stadium Huamark. Thailand lost to Ukraine and Paraguay with the impressive performance in the group stage. Despite that, Thailand still qualified for the round of 16 for the first time in their history after finishing as one of the best third-place team across all of the group. Thailand played two-time world champion Spain and got knocked out from the competition after losing to them by 1–7. Thai 23-year-old Pivot, Suphawut Thueanklang won Goal of the Tournament award for his mark against Costa Rica.[6]

Colombia 2016

"Six points and goal fest."

Thailand under Victor Hermans qualified for the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Colombia after finishing as the third placed team in the 2016 AFC Futsal Championship. The Dutch coach left the team before the tournament and Football Association of Thailand appointed Miguel Rodrigo as the national trainer.

Thailand was placed in Group B along with Russia, Egypt and Cuba. At the first game, Thailand played against the third placed team in the World Rankings and UEFA Futsal Euro 2016 runner-up, Russia, and lost by 4–6 with an impressive performance. Thailand later won other two games in the group stage against Cuba and Egypt and then qualified for round of 16 as the runner-up of Group B. This is the first time in the history that Thailand could collect more than 3 points in the group stage. In the round of 16, Thailand lost to Azerbaijan with an 8–13 result in the extra-time after a 7–7 draw in 40 minutes.

In 2016 edition, Thailand scored 22 goals from 4 games, almost matching the total record of the previous 4 editions of 23 goals from 14 games. Suphawut Thueanklang is the team highest scorer with six goals, followed by Jirawat Sornwichian (five goals).

Team image

Nicknames

Thailand national futsal team was dubbed by the media and supporters as "Toh-Lek" (Thai: โต๊ะเล็ก lit. small table).

Toh-Lek or The Small Table is a slang term to call futsal in Thailand, as the sport is played on a small, indoor field, instead of its official word (Thai: ฟุตซอล). As a coincidence, The Small Table became the nickname of Thailand's futsal team to this day.

Home stadium

Thailand plays the home games at the Bangkok Futsal Arena with a capacity of 12,000 spectators and the Indoor Stadium Huamark with a capacity of 10,000 spectators.

Nong Chok Bangkok Metropolis Bang Kapi
Bangkok Arena Indoor Stadium Huamark
Capacity: 12,000 Capacity: 10,000
Thailand national futsal team (Bangkok)

Results and fixtures

Recent results within last 12 months and upcoming fixtures.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2022

15 March 2022 (2022-03-15) Friendly NSDF Futsal Invitation Championship Thailand  8–3  Maldives Bangkok, Thailand
17:30 UTC+7:00
  • Supakorn 6'
  • Peerapat 9', 36'
  • Apiwat 17'
  • Imran 18' (o.g.)
  • Adsadawut 19', 21'
  • Thanathip 28'
  • Ibrahim 7'
  • Shareef 14'
  • Rasheed 38'
Stadium: Show DC Hall
17 March 2022 (2022-03-17) Friendly NSDF Futsal Invitation Championship Oman  1–1  Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
17:30 UTC+7:00
  • Thanapol 26'
Stadium: Show DC Hall
19 March 2022 (2022-03-19) Friendly NSDF Futsal Invitation Championship Thailand  2–0  Myanmar Bangkok, Thailand
17:30 UTC+7:00
Stadium: Show DC Hall
20 March 2022 (2022-03-20) Friendly NSDF Futsal Invitation Championship Iran  U20 0–3  Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
17:30 UTC+7:00
Stadium: Show DC Hall
2 April 2022 (2022-04-02) 2022 AFF Futsal Championship
Group stage
Thailand  13–0  Brunei Bangkok, Thailand
17:00 UTC+7:00
Report (AFF) Stadium: Indoor Stadium Huamark
Referee: Osama Saeed Idrees (Bahrain)
3 April 2022 (2022-04-03) 2022 AFF Futsal Championship
Group stage
Cambodia  0–16  Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
17:00 UTC+7:00 Report (AFF)
Stadium: Indoor Stadium Huamark
Referee: Fahad Alhosani (United Arab Emirates)
5 April 2022 (2022-04-05) 2022 AFF Futsal Championship
Group stage
Indonesia  2–2  Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
17:00 UTC+7:00
  • Soumilena 1'
  • Ardiansyah N. 5'
Report (AFF)
Stadium: Indoor Stadium Huamark
Referee: Osama Saeed Idrees (Bahrain)
6 April 2022 (2022-04-06) 2022 AFF Futsal Championship
Group stage
Thailand  4–2  Malaysia Bangkok, Thailand
17:00 UTC+7:00
  • Tanapol 7'
  • Sarawut 29', 34'
  • Kritsada 39'
Report (AFF)
  • Farhan 12', 27'
Stadium: Indoor Stadium Huamark
Referee: Gelareh Nazemi Deylami (Iran)
8 April 2022 (2022-04-08) 2022 AFF Futsal Championship
Semi-finals
Thailand  3–1  Vietnam Bangkok, Thailand
17:00 UTC+7:00
  • Nguyễn Minh Trí 32'
Stadium: Indoor Stadium Huamark
Referee: Fahad Alhosani (United Arab Emirates)
10 April 2022 (2022-04-10) 2022 AFF Futsal Championship
Final
Indonesia  2–2 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)
 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
17:00 UTC+7:00
  • Soumilena 8'
  • Runtuboy 25'
Stadium: Indoor Stadium Huamark
Referee: Abdulrahman Ali Aldoseri (Bahrain)
Penalties
11 May 2022 (2022-05-11) 2021 Southeast Asian Games Malaysia  v  Thailand Phủ Lý, Vietnam
UTC+7:00 Stadium: Hà Nam Gymnasium
16 May 2022 (2022-05-16) 2021 Southeast Asian Games Thailand  v  Myanmar Phủ Lý, Vietnam
UTC+7:00 Stadium: Hà Nam Gymnasium
18 May 2022 (2022-05-18) 2021 Southeast Asian Games Indonesia  v  Thailand Phủ Lý, Vietnam
UTC+7:00 Stadium: Hà Nam Gymnasium
201 May 2022 (2022-05-201) 2021 Southeast Asian Games Thailand  v  Vietnam Phủ Lý, Vietnam
UTC+7:00 Stadium: Hà Nam Gymnasium

Coaching staff

Coaches history

Nationality Name Period Ref.
1 ThailandBongkarn Prompui1999–2000
2 BrazilSilvalho2000–2001
3 ArgentinaVicente De Luise2003
4 BrazilGelacio de Castro2004–2006
5 ThailandPattaya Piamkum2007
6 SpainPulpis2008–2011
7 NetherlandsVictor Hermans2012–2016[7]
8 SpainMiguel Rodrigo2016–2017[8]
9 SpainPulpis2017–2021[9]
10 ThailandRakphol Sainetngam2021–2022[10]
11 SpainCarlos César Núñez Gago2022–

Team

Current squad

The following 14 players are called for 2022 AFF Futsal Championship in Thailand between 2 – 11 April 2022.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Panurat Olarn (1991-11-11)11 November 1991 (aged 29) Thammasat Stallion
2 3MF Thanapol Maneephet (1994-10-26) 26 October 1994 Port
3 4FW Apiwat Chaemcharoen (1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 30) Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi
4 3MF Krit Arunsanyaluk (1998-05-14) 14 May 1998 Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi
5 2DF Ronnachai Jungwongsuk (1997-03-04)4 March 1997 (aged 24) Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi
6 2DF Peerapat Kaewwilai (1996-04-03)3 April 1996 (aged 25) Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi
7 2DF Kritsada Wongkaeo (captain) (1988-04-29)29 April 1988 (aged 33) Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi
8 3MF Therdsak Charoenpong (1998-05-14) 14 May 1998 Hongyen Thakham
9 4FW Sarawut Phalaphruek (1997-06-09) 9 June 1997 Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi
10 3MF Panat Kittipanuwong (1998-05-14) 14 May 1998 Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi
11 4FW Muhammad Osamanmusa (1998-01-19) 19 January 1998 Córdoba CF Futsal
12 1GK Katawut Hankampa (1992-05-27) 27 May 1992 Bangkok BTS
13 4FW Autsadawut Jangkot (1992-09-21) 21 September 1992 Hongyen Thakham
14 3MF Supakorn Bowornratchadakul (1998-12-29) 29 December 1998 Free Fire Bluewave Chonburi

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Thailand squad within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Kanisorn Phoopun (1991-11-11)11 November 1991 (aged 29) - Port 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
GK Arut Senbut (1988-11-26) 26 November 1988 - Chonburi Bluewave 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
GK Nattapong Nuchrang Kasem Bundit 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
GK Hadsadee Makchaew Bangkok BTS 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
GK Surat Saeaui Samut Sakhon 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
GK Panudech Siriparp (1997-06-04) 4 June 1997 Bangkok BTS 2016 AFF Futsal ChampionshipPRE
GK Wuthichai Yamprakon (1997-02-15) 15 February 1997 Sisaket 2016 AFF Futsal ChampionshipPRE
GK Chalermsri Puangsri (1989-04-18) 18 April 1989 Surat Thani 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup

DF Chaivat Jamgrajang (1989-11-13)13 November 1989 (aged 31) - Port 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
DF Watchara Laisri (1994-03-12) 12 March 1994 Port
DF Thanachot Sohsawang (1997-07-26) 26 July 1997 Bangkok BTS 2017 AFF Futsal Championship
DF Panya Aranpoowanart (1991-03-01) 1 March 1991 Bangkok BTS 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
DF Tairong Petchtiam (1993-07-01) 1 July 1993 Chonburi Bluewave 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
DF Samart Kapakdee Pattaya Thai-Tech 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
DF Sittichai Chombanpaeo Samut Sakhon 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
DF Weerayut Vonchangrak Rajnavy 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
DF Kawin Wiboonratchakit (1994-03-26) 26 March 1994 Nonthaburi 2016 AFF Futsal Championship PRE
DF Lertchai Issarasuwipakorn (1982-11-02) 2 November 1982 Port 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup
DF Kongla Lekkla (1986-05-10) 10 May 1986 North Eastern-Khonkaen 2016 Thailand Five's
DF Ampol Srirageaw (1990-06-12) 12 June 1990 Rajnavy 2016 AFC Futsal Championship

MF Jirawat Sornwichian (1988-10-25)25 October 1988 (aged 32) - Thammasat Stallion 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
MF Nattawut Madyalan (1990-04-12) 12 April 1990 Chonburi Bluewave
MF Pornthep Sonamitr Surat Thani 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
MF Thanakorn Jaiwech (1994-04-20) 20 April 1994 North Eastern-Khonkaen 2016 AFF Futsal Championship PRE
MF Banharn Kantichaikachorn (1991-10-12) 12 October 1991 Thai Tech 2016 AFF Futsal Championship PRE
MF Burhanuddin Lomae (1997-07-11) 11 July 1997 Kasem Bandit 2016 AFF Futsal Championship PRE
MF Wiwat Thaijaroen (1990-12-31) 31 December 1990 Department of Highways 2016 AFF Futsal Championship PRE
MF Punyapon Pumwiset (1984-06-26) 26 June 1984 Samut Sakhon 2016 AFC Futsal Championship
MF Kiatiyot Chalarmkhet (1989-11-02) 2 November 1989 Department of Highways 2016 Thailand Five's
MF Weerasak Srichai (1997-07-16) 16 July 1997 Department of Highways 2017 AFF Futsal Championship
MF Sorasak Phoonjungreed (1994-12-24) 24 December 1994 Chonburi Bluewave 2017 AFF Futsal Championship

FW Pornmongkol Srisubseang (1991-05-15)15 May 1991 (aged 30) - Port 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
FW Jetsada Chudech (1989-02-20)20 February 1989 (aged 32) - Port 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
FW Suphawut Thueanklang (1989-07-14)14 July 1989 (aged 32) - Nagoya Oceans 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
FW Warut Wangsama-aeo (1992-12-12)12 December 1992 (aged 28) - Chonburi Blue Wave 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
FW Nawin Rattanawongsawat (1992-09-21)21 September 1992 (aged 28) - Bangkok BTS 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup
FW Anantachai Prabwongsa Kasem Bundit 2017 Southeast Asian GamesPRE
FW Phukan Dongdang (1991-10-04) 4 October 1991 Chonburi Bluewave 2016 AFF Futsal Championship
FW Thanathip Sangsung (1994-04-14) 14 April 1994 Bangkok City 2016 AFF Futsal Championship PRE
FW Wanlop Pansomsuay (1988-11-03) 3 November 1988 Port 2016 AFC Futsal Championship
Notes
  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.

Previous squads

Notable players

Records

Competitive record

*Denotes draws includes knockout matches decided on penalty shootouts. Red border indicates that the tournament was hosted on home soil. Gold, silver, bronze backgrounds indicates 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishes respectively. Bold text indicates best finish in tournament.

FIFA Futsal World Cup

FIFA Futsal World Cup record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA
1989Did not enter
1992Did not qualify
1996Did not enter
2000Round 13003217
2004Round 13102513
2008Round 14103715
2012Round of 164103916
2016Round of 1642022225
2020Round of 1641121116
Total6/922611556102

AFC Futsal Asian Cup

AFC Futsal Asian Cup record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA
1999Round 142024322
2000Third place53022923
2001Quarterfinals42022414
2002Third place76014215
2003Third place6501237
2004Third place64114914
2005Round 263215712
2006Round 132011911
2007Quarterfinals42022316
2008Runners-up65012710
2010Quarterfinals43012116
2012Runners-up65012216
2014Quarterfinals4211179
2016Third place65103110
2018Quarterfinals42021616
2020Cancelled
2022Qualified
Total16/167551519443211

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA
2005Runners-up4301246
2007Runners-up65014814
2009Runners-up54102312
2013Third place54015316
2017Quarterfinals31021318
2023TBD
2025TBD
Total5/523171516166

AFF Futsal Championship

AFF Futsal Championship record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA
2001Champions5500625
2003Champions66005311
2005Champions6600474
2006Champions4400597
2007Champions5500577
2008[1]Champions54012210
2009Champions55003814
2010[2]Did not enter
2012Champions6600949
2013Champions6600489
2014Champions6501398
2015Champions6600538
2016Champions4400418
2017Champions55004911
2018Champions5500425
2019Champions5500401
2020Cancelled
2021Cancelled
2022Champions6420407
Total16/19858122733124
1 In 2008 edition, Thailand used a U-21 squad to participate in the tournament.
2 In 2010 edition, Thailand withdrew from the competition to organize 2010 Thailand Five's at Udon Thani, Thailand in the same period.

Southeast Asian Games

Southeast Asian Games record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA
2007Champions5500506
2009No competition as not officially selected by host
2011Champions4400428
2013Champions4400325
2015No competition as not officially selected by host
2017Champions43012010
2019No competition as not officially selected by host
2021To be determined
Total4/417160114429

World ranking

There is currently no official futsal ranking.
As of 4 September 2021, the top 5 AFC teams according to one Elo-based ranking system are:[11]

AFF AFC FIFA Nation Points
1 6  Iran 1616
2 14  Japan 1364
1 3 18  Thailand 1324
4 27  Uzbekistan 1256
2 5 33  Australia 1177
As of 4 September 2021

Head-to-head record

The record of Thailand against other countries since the first official international match against China on 2 May 1992. Only official games were regarded.

Thailand national futsal team opponents.
As of matches played on 10 April 2022[12]
Opponents Conf. Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD
 AfghanistanAFC 1100232+21
 ArgentinaCONMEBOL 51131015-5
 AustraliaAFC 1412026626+40
 AzerbaijanUEFA 1001813-5
 BahrainAFC 2200194+15
 BhutanAFC 1100291+28
 BrazilCONMEBOL 7007552-47
 BruneiAFC 12120016112+149
 CambodiaAFC 4400605+55
 ChileCONMEBOL 110061+5
 ChinaAFC 104423133-2
 Chinese TaipeiAFC 2200124+8
 Costa RicaCONCACAF 2101431
 CubaCONCACAF 110085+3
 Czech RepublicUEFA 100112-1
 EgyptCAF 63121322-9
 EnglandUEFA 2200101+9
 GuamAFC 1100210+21
 GuatemalaCONCACAF 220093+6
 HungaryUEFA 1010440
 IndonesiaAFC 2015239840+58
 IranAFC 25631655117-62
 IraqAFC 88003812+26
 ItalyUEFA 200238-5
 JapanAFC 2362155273-21
 JordanAFC 2200141+13
 KazakhstanUEFA[1] 301279-2
 KosovoUEFA 1010660
 KuwaitAFC 98015119+32
 KyrgyzstanAFC 87014619+27
 LaosAFC 7700989+89
 LebanonAFC 64113119+12
 MacauAFC 3300327+25
 MalaysiaAFC 31310019442+152
 MaldivesAFC 2200333+30
 MexicoCONCACAF 110070+7
 MoroccoCAF 201126-4
 MozambiqueCAF 2200127+5
 MyanmarAFC 18180017240+132
 NetherlandsUEFA 3012512-7
 OmanAFC 3210191+18
 PanamaCONCACAF 100157-2
 ParaguayCONMEBOL 2002211-9
 PhilippinesAFC 990011413+101
 PortugalUEFA 5014614-8
 QatarAFC 110043+1
 RomaniaUEFA 32011711+6
 RussiaUEFA 3003714-7
 SingaporeAFC 6600724+68
 Solomon IslandsOFC 2101128+4
 South AfricaCAF 110062+4
 South KoreaAFC 76014621+25
 SpainUEFA 7007647-41
 TajikistanAFC 3300136+7
 East TimorAFC 6600898+81
 TurkmenistanAFC 4301365+31
 UkraineUEFA 100135-2
 United Arab EmiratesAFC 3300134+8
 United StatesCONCACAF 110053+2
 UruguayCONMEBOL 100114-3
 UzbekistanAFC 118123419+15
 VietnamAFC 21200112227+95
62 Countries35224122892081892+1189
1 Kazakhstan was still the member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) when Thailand played them for the first time in the 2000 AFC Futsal Championship at Bangkok, Thailand.

See also

References

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