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

All of Thailand's goalkeepers are relative newcomers to the team.

Kampon Pathomakkakul made his debut for his country in March 2022, whereas Kittipong Phuthawchueak earned his first cap in May 2022.

Saranon Anuin, meanwhile, will be hoping to make his national team debut at this tournament.

The most experienced defender in the Thailand squad is left-back Theerathon Bunmathan, with over 70 international appearances to his name.

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.

Other defensive options for Thailand include Chatmongkol Rueangthanarot, Sasalak Haiprakhon and Suphanan Bureerat.

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.

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.

Bordin Phala, meanwhile, also represents an exciting option down the wings.

Three out-and-out strikers have been selected for the AFF Championship.

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.

Fellow experienced campaigner Adisak Kraisorn offers another option in attack, while Poramet Arjvirai could be an alternative from the bench.

The absence of Kawin Thamsatchanan and Siwarak Tedsungnoen means Pathomakkakul could get the nod as Thailand's No.1

Then in defence, Haiprakhon might be moved from his favourite left wing to the right to facilitate Theerathon playing in his best role, with Hemviboon and Kaman partnering each other in the middle.

Yooyen and Dechmitr are likely to sit the base of the reigning champions' midfield, with Panya, Purisai and Phala offering creativity and pace higher up the pitch.

That leaves veteran striker Dangda as his side's preferred option up top to complete the XI.

Thailand XI (4-2-3-1): Pathomakkakul; Haiprakhon, Hemviboon, Kaman, Theerathon; Yooyen, Dechmitr; Panya, Purisay, Phala; Dangda

As with every major tournament, there are always high-profile names who miss out for whatever reason and the AFF Championship is no exception.

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.