On the evening of September 11, members of the Thai team took a flight back home. Somyot Poompanmoung, President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), along with a number of officials and sponsors, and a large audience were present at the airport to welcome the team.
Among a large number of media outlets and fans, FAT announced a reward of 9 million baht (nearly 7 billion VND) for the team. This is the amount from FAT's prize fund and from the sponsor of the Thai team. Of which, 6 million baht was from the sponsor and 3 million baht was for the 3 goals that coach Nishino's students scored.
In the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the bigger the win, the greater the reward, because every goal, whether at home or away, is worth millions of baht.
Responding to reporters, coach Akira Nishino gave many compliments to the players' efforts. The Japanese coach hopes that his players will relieve the pressure to continue to play more sublimely in the upcoming matches. Mr. Nishino emphasized that this is not the best version of "War Elephants".
On October 15, Thailand will host the UAE at home. Coach Nishino is likely to add personnel to strengthen the attack front. Thai media said that famous strikers Teerasil Dangda and Adisak Kraisorn could be given a chance to join the national team.
Meanwhile, they will definitely be without midfielder Thitiphan due to injury, while Theerathon Bunmathan is also waiting for doctors to conclude the injury conclusion in the match against Indonesia on September 10.
