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FA Thailand calls for calm after Ishii exit, Hudson tipped as front-runner

11 Sept 09:02Key points summarised by AI

FA Thailand dismissed national football team coach Masatada Ishii, citing 'differences in coaching philosophy' amidst fan criticism, despite recent successes and upcoming crucial qualifiers.
Ishii expressed shock and confusion over his unexpected termination, stating he was informed during what he believed was a routine match review, calling the FA 'dishonest'.
Anthony Hudson, FA Thailand's technical director and former BG Pathum United manager, is currently the leading candidate to replace Ishii, with other Thai and foreign coaches also under consideration.
FA Thailand aims to appoint a new head coach by early next week, emphasizing the high stakes and short timeline for the team's critical remaining qualification matches.

Today 12:48Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's CCSA imposes new "stay-at-home" orders for residents in "Dark Red" zones, limiting movement strictly to essential activities like buying food, medicine, seeking medical care, or critical work.
These measures, effective Tuesday, build upon and extend existing restrictions, including a 9 pm-4 am curfew and a ban on public gatherings of more than five people, until August 2nd.
Further restrictions include prohibiting dine-in services, mandating early closures for eateries and convenience stores, and implementing a 50% passenger limit on public transport starting Wednesday.
Provincial governors are empowered to order additional business and activity closures if deemed necessary to curb the spread of the disease within their localities.