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<p>Six-time AFF Championship winners Thailand will kick off this year's tournament against Brunei on December 20.</p><p>The War Elephants won the tournament for the first time in 1995-96 and then tasted glory on five other occasions in 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2013-14, 2015-16 and 2020-21.</p><p>As Thailand gear up for the tournament as firm favourites, here's a look at the squad selected by coach Mano Polking!</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Thailand AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out?

<p>All of Thailand's goalkeepers are relative newcomers to the team.</p><p>Kampon Pathomakkakul made his debut for his country in March 2022, whereas Kittipong Phuthawchueak earned his first cap in May 2022.</p><p>Saranon Anuin, meanwhile, will be hoping to make his national team debut at this tournament.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Kampon Pathomakkakul</td><td>Ratchaburi FC</td></tr><tr><td>Kittipong Phuthawchueak</td><td>BG Pathum United</td></tr><tr><td>Saranon Anuin</td><td>Chiangrai United</td></tr></tbody></table>

GOALKEEPERS

<p>The most experienced defender in the Thailand squad is left-back Theerathon Bunmathan, with over 70 international appearances to his name.</p><p>Pansa Hemvibook will slot in as one of their centre backs alongside Kritsada Kaman, while Chalermsak Aukkee is also a viable option in that position.</p><p>Other defensive options for Thailand include Chatmongkol Rueangthanarot, Sasalak Haiprakhon and Suphanan Bureerat.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Theerathon Bunmathan</td><td>Buriram United</td></tr><tr><td>Sasalak Haiprakhon</td><td>Buriram United</td></tr><tr><td>Pansa Hemviboon</td><td>Buriram United</td></tr><tr><td>Kritsada Kaman</td><td>Chonburi FC</td></tr><tr><td>Chatmongkol Rueangthanarot</td><td>Chonburi FC</td></tr><tr><td>Jakkapan Pornsai</td><td>Ayutthaya United</td></tr><tr><td>Suphanan Bureerat</td><td>Port</td></tr><tr><td>Chalermsak Aukkee</td><td>Police Tero FC</td></tr></tbody></table>

DEFENDERS

<p>Thailand's midfield for the AFF Championship consists of a blend of young and experienced players, although they will have to make do without superstar Chanathip Songkrasin.</p><p>Ekanit Panya has long been regarded as one of the rising stars of Thai football and this could be the tournament where he enjoys his breakthrough once and for all.</p><p>Bordin Phala, meanwhile, also represents an exciting option down the wings.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ekanit Panya</td><td>Muangthong United</td></tr><tr><td>Jaroensak Wonggorn</td><td>Muangthong United</td></tr><tr><td>Channarong Promsrikaew</td><td>Chonburi FC</td></tr><tr><td>Sumanya Purisay</td><td>Chonburi FC</td></tr><tr><td>Bordin Phala</td><td>Port FC</td></tr><tr><td>Peeradol Chamratsamee</td><td>Buriram United</td></tr><tr><td>Weerathep Pomphan</td><td>Muangthong United</td></tr><tr><td>Sanrawat Dechmitr</td><td>Bangkok United</td></tr><tr><td>Sarach Yooyen</td><td>Pathum United</td></tr></tbody></table>

MIDFIELDERS

<p>Three out-and-out strikers have been selected for the AFF Championship.</p><p>There's 34-year-old veteran Teerasil Dangda, who has scored over 50 international goals and has representsed his country at senior level well over 100 times.</p><p>Fellow experienced campaigner Adisak Kraisorn offers another option in attack, while Poramet Arjvirai could be an alternative from the bench.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Teerasil Dangda</td><td>Pathum United</td></tr><tr><td>Adisak Kraisorn</td><td>Muangthong United</td></tr><tr><td>Poramet Arjvirai</td><td>Muangthong United</td></tr></tbody></table>

ATTACKERS

<p>The absence of Kawin Thamsatchanan and Siwarak Tedsungnoen means <span><strong>Pathomakkakul</strong></span> could get the nod as Thailand's No.1</p><p>Then in defence, <strong>Haiprakhon</strong> might be moved from his favourite left wing to the right to facilitate <strong>Theerathon</strong> playing in his best role, with <strong>Hemviboon</strong> and <strong>Kaman</strong> partnering each other in the middle.</p><p><strong>Yooyen</strong> and <strong>Dechmitr</strong> are likely to sit the base of the reigning champions' midfield, with <strong>Panya</strong>, <strong>Purisai</strong> and <strong>Phala</strong> offering creativity and pace higher up the pitch.</p><p>That leaves veteran striker <strong>Dangda</strong> as his side's preferred option up top to complete the XI.</p><p><em><strong>Thailand XI (4-2-3-1): </strong></em><span> Pathomakkakul; Haiprakhon</span><span></span><span>,</span><span> Hemviboon,</span> Kaman<span>, </span><span>Theerathon;</span><span></span> Yooyen, Dechmitr; Panya, Purisay, Phala; Dangda</p>

STRONGEST XI

<p>As with every major tournament, there are always high-profile names who miss out for whatever reason and the AFF Championship is no exception.</p><p>ASEAN superstar Chanathip Songkrasin will not be there and the same goes for up and coming stars such as Suphanat Muenta, Supachok Sarachat, Thitiphan Puangchan and Supachai Chaided.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>PLAYER</strong></th><th><strong>CLUB</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Chanathip Songkrasin</td><td>Kawasaki Frontale</td></tr><tr><td>Supachok Sarachat</td><td>Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo</td></tr><tr><td>Suphanat Mueanta</td><td>Buriram United</td></tr><tr><td>Kawin Thamsatchanan</td><td>Muangthong United</td></tr><tr><td>Thanawat Suengchitthawon</td><td>Leicester City</td></tr><tr><td>Supachai Chaided</td><td>Buriram United</td></tr><tr><td>Thitiphan Puangchan</td><td>Bangkok United</td></tr></tbody></table>

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