The Thai national football team is set to face the Philippines in the first leg of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 semi-finals on December 27 at 8:00 PM (Thailand time). The match will be held at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, and broadcast on Channel 32, TrueVisions 667, AIS Play, BG Sports YouTube, and the Nokk Plus Facebook page.
On December 26, head coach Masatada Ishii addressed the media before leading a training session focused on acclimating to the artificial turf and finalizing tactical preparations. Ishii acknowledged the challenges of playing on an artificial surface but confirmed that Thailand will stick to its established game plan.
Commenting on the Philippines' progress to the semi-finals, after defeating Indonesia in the group stage, Ishii noted improvements in their offensive and defensive strategies since the two teams last met at the 50th King's Cup. However, he refrained from making specific critiques about their recent performances.
Thailand aims to maintain its form as it takes on a well-prepared Philippine side, seeking an advantage ahead of the second leg.