Thailand

Alberto Zaccheroni Asian Cup hosts UAE need just a point from their clash with Thailand on Monday to secure top spot in Group A.

Chanathip Songkrasin Having fired their coach following a 4-1 thumping last time out, Thailand kick-started their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Bahrain.

Marcello Lippi China's Asian Cup campaign is likely to mark the end of Marcello Lippi's time in charge and they beat Thailand 2-1 to reach the last eight.

Marcello Lippi Wu Lei will be back for China's clash with Thailand, who have reached the knockout stages following a change of coach during the tournament.

Alberto Zaccheroni United Arab Emirates could only claim a 1-1 draw with Thailand, but both teams go through to the last 16 of the Asian Cup.

Milovan Rajevac After a heavy loss to India to start their Asian Cup campaign, Thailand sacked coach Milovan Rajevac.

India and Thailand both hold dismal group-stage records in their previous Asian Cup outings but are optimistic for something better.

Shinji Okazaki Shinji Kagawa, Shinji Okazaki, Yuya Kubo and Maya Yoshida were all on target as Japan routed Thailand 4-0 in the AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Michael Jedinak Australia were held to a shock draw by Thailand on Tuesday and Mile Jedinak has called for a swift review of their performance.