Thai fans react fiercely due to falling behind even Laos team

The loss to Myanmar not only caused Thailand U17 to stumble in the standings but also triggered a wave of fierce criticism from fans.

Thailand U17 entered the second match of Group B in the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship with high confidence following a 5-1 victory over Philippines. Against the underestimated opponent Myanmar U17, the "War Elephants" were expected to continue asserting their status. However, the on-field developments followed a completely opposite script.

Despite controlling the game and creating quite a few opportunities, especially in the final stages, Thailand U17 lacked sharpness in finishing. Meanwhile, Myanmar played disciplinedly and seized their chance well, scoring the only goal in the 53rd minute by Ong Thi Ha from a corner situation. This loss not only caused Thailand to lose their advantage but also pushed them into a difficult position, while igniting strong reactions from fans as the team fell below even Laos U17 in the standings.

Immediately after the match, the Thai fan community expressed disappointment and disbelief at this result. One fan exclaimed: "Losing to Myanmar like this, what is happening?" Meanwhile, another opinion highlighted the alarming decline: "Not mentioning Vietnam, Indonesia anymore, but now Thailand is below even Laos?"

Many compared the group situation with their pre-tournament expectations. A notable comment: "Look at Vietnam's group then look back at our group. It's unbelievable that Thailand is currently ranked 3rd in this group!" The absence of strong opponents like Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia further makes the current situation more unacceptable for fans.

Another fan continued to express frustration: "Without Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia, but Thailand still isn't in one of the top two positions?" Nevertheless, amid the wave of criticism, there were voices calling for calmness and supporting the team before the decisive match.

"There's still the final match, beating Laos will solve everything. Don't create more pressure but cheer for the players!" – an optimistic fan shared. In reality, the Group B situation has become extremely tense as Laos U17 leads with 4 points, while Thailand and Myanmar both hold hopes of advancing.

In the final match, Thailand U17 will face Laos U17 directly at 15:30 on April 18 in a "life-or-death" match. Coach Wang Worawit Bunthao Kaew and his team must secure a victory if they do not want to stop early. From a top contender position, the "War Elephants" now have to save themselves under great pressure from both the pitch and the stands.