Selected by the AFC and UEFA as one of five Asian countries - including Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Lebanon - to participate in the AFC–UEFA Women’s Football Programme, Thailand has developed a comprehensive, systematic strategy to sustainably advance women’s football from 2025 to 2029.
The launch event on Monday (June 16) was attended by representatives from FIFA and the AFC, including officials from women’s football development, technical experts, and the head coach of the Thai women’s national team, reports the Bangkok Post.
FAT Vice President Yutthana Yimkarun underscored the importance of women’s football as a priority under President Nualphan Lamsam’s leadership. He recalled the historic victory over Ivory Coast at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada - the team’s first-ever World Cup win - and their subsequent qualification in 2019 in France, emphasising that today marks a renewed commitment to structured development with clear goals.
The strategic plan aims to build a strong foundation for women’s football in Thailand, fostering growth from grassroots to elite competition, with the ultimate goal of securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The Thai women’s national team began preparations at Alpine Football Camp in Chiang Mai on June 13 ahead of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers.
Group stage opponents include Timor-Leste (June 26), Iraq (June 29), Mongolia (July 2), and India (July 5). The group winner will advance to the final tournament in Australia (March 1–21, 2026), which serves as the qualification pathway for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
FAT expressed gratitude to FIFA, UEFA, AFC, coaches, players, clubs, schools and the wider community for their continued support in advancing women’s football in Thailand.