The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has confirmed significant changes to foreign player quotas in Thai League 1 for the 2026–2027 season, following a meeting with all 16 top-flight clubs on Thursday. Under the current rules, clubs may register seven foreign players, including Asian nationals, alongside unlimited Asean players, though only five plus two Asean players are permitted on the pitch at any one time. From next season, however, teams will be allowed to register up to 10 foreign players of any nationality, with a maximum of seven eligible to play in a match. The loss sparked widespread criticism, with one recurring concern being that Thai players are not afforded sufficient opportunities in domestic competition due to the heavy reliance on foreign talent. Thawatchai retains U23 jobThe FAT has renewed the contract of Thailand U23 head coach Thawatchai Damrong-ongtrakul through to the Asian Games in Japan later this year.
