Thailand’s national football team clinched the King’s Cup for the first time in seven years, defeating Syria 2-1 on October 14, 2024, at Tinsulanonda Stadium in Songkhla. The victory marked Thailand’s 16th tournament win and their first triumph outside Bangkok in the four-nation competition. Midfielder Ekanit Panya opened the scoring, and captain Chanathip Songkrasin sealed the win with a decisive goal in extra time.
The match drew 24,121 fans, who energized the stadium with their enthusiastic support. The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) credited the home crowd for motivating the team throughout the tense encounter. Thailand, ranked 100th by FIFA, edged out Syria, ranked 92nd, in a closely contested match that kept the audience on edge.
This victory has reignited football excitement nationwide, with the team set to receive 5 million baht as a reward for their achievement. FA Thailand President Nualphan Lamsam expressed hope that the win would inspire greater public interest in Thai football and motivate the team for future competitions.
Looking ahead, the War Elephants will play their next international fixtures between November 13 and 21, with specific match details yet to be announced. The King’s Cup victory serves as a confidence boost as Thailand prepares for its upcoming FIFA matches.
