The Football Association of Thailand has appointed Chalermchai Mahagitsiri as manager of the national team, with the King’s Cup in Sri Sa Ket this month to be his first assignment.
Chalermchai, the chief executive of Thoresen Thai Agencies and a director of Muangthong United since 2009, was unveiled at a press conference in Rangsit on Monday by the association’s president, Nualphan Lamsam.
The new manager, who also directs JMG Academy, which develops young players, will coordinate work between the association, coaches and players alongside the head coach, Anthony Hudson.
Chalermchai said he had taken time to decide but was persuaded after speaking to Nualphan. The role, he said, was an opportunity to serve every Thai person, and the World Cup qualifying tournament next year demanded preparation, though for now his focus was on the King’s Cup.
The 52nd edition runs from Nov 14 to 17, with Brunei, Oman, Tajikistan and Thailand taking part.
Sarach Yooyen, Supachok Sarachat, Teerasak Poeiphimai, Suphanan Bureerat and Theerathon Bunmathan, meanwhile, reported to the training camp.
Hudson said he had wanted Chanathip Songkrasin, who is unavailable, but was pleased with the squad overall.
Benjamin Davis, he said, remains a player he likes and wants to see develop further. He acknowledged fan criticism and said a competing fixture schedule had prevented him from picking his strongest group.
Buriram snatch late win
Sebastian Moyano struck in stoppage time as Buriram United won 2-1 at Ratchaburi in Thai League 1 on Sunday night. Pansa Hemviboon headed the champions in front in the 16th minute, only for Njiva to equalise in the 79th.
The result lifts Buriram to fifth on 16 points, with Ratchaburi sixth on 13.
Edgar Mendez scored the winner as PT Prachuap beat Sisaket 2-1 at home. Doucoure Mahamadou had put the visitors ahead in the 57th minute, Taua Ferreira levelled from the penalty spot in the 72nd, and Mendez struck two minutes later.
Bangkok United won 3-0 at Rasisalai United, and BG Pathum United also won 3-0 against Rayong.