Chanathip, Teerasil and Theerathon did not play in the AFF Suzuki Cup because of their club duties in the Japanese league. "I want to help Thailand reach at least the last-16 round at the Asian Cup. "The Asian Cup is the biggest tournament in Asia and we all want to get good results. Thailand team director Kitisak Jampathippong said: "It is disappointing that we lost Kawin because he is one of the best players of our team. At the UAE tournament, Thailand are in Group A with the hosts, India and Bahrain.

Source: Bangkok Post December 27, 2018 23:26 UTC