Madam Pang disappears after SEA Games 33, Thai football quietly seeks a way to salvage the situation.

Amidst the turmoil in Thai football following its historic defeat at the 33rd SEA Games , the absence of powerful female chairwoman Madam Pang from the most important top-level meeting is becoming a focal point of public discussion.

The puzzling absence of "The Iron Lady"

At the headquarters of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), an emergency meeting was held to summarize the achievements at the 33rd SEA Games and outline the roadmap for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship. However, what surprised the media and fans most was not the professional statistics, but the absence of the "soul" of FAT – Madam Pang.

This crucial meeting was chaired by Vice President Chanwit Pholchiwin, with the participation of key leaders such as legend Piyapong Pue-on and Secretary General Ekpol Polnavi. The complete "disappearance" of the highest-ranking official of Thai football amidst the team's worst tournament in history has raised many questions about a rift or a silent withdrawal.

From a "golden" declaration to a historic fall.

Before the 33rd SEA Games kicked off on home soil, Madam Pang caused a media sensation with her confident declaration: Thailand would sweep all four gold medals in football. However, reality proved to be a cold shower on the billionaire's ambitions.

Although the Thai sports delegation broke Vietnam's record for the total number of gold medals to top the overall medal table, men's football – their greatest pride – came away empty-handed. This is the first time in history that Thailand has failed to win a single gold medal in football at the Southeast Asian Games. Madam Pang's eerie silence after the tournament contrasts sharply with her usual glamorous and assertive image in the media.

A plan for "revenge" in Saudi Arabia

Under the guidance of head coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, the Thai U23 team is striving to overcome the ghost of failure and aim for the 2026 U23 Asian Championship in Saudi Arabia next January. At the meeting, Mr. Thawatchai frankly admitted that shortcomings in personnel selection and pressure from clubs had prevented the SEA Games squad from being at its best.

Thailand U23's upcoming schedule: Final squad list: The 23 most promising players will be announced this week. Training camp: Starting December 29, 2025. Departure: Travel to Saudi Arabia on January 3, 2026 to acclimatize to the climate.

Coach Thawatchai emphasized: "The SEA Games were a big disappointment, but we can't stop. The old core will be combined with new players from the U21 team and clubs to create a different look. Our goal is to get through the group stage and reach the quarterfinals."

Although coach Thawatchai and his colleagues are striving to revive the team's morale with well-structured professional plans, the question of Madam Pang's role and presence remains a major question mark hanging over the FAT (Football Association of Thailand). Is this a step backward in preparation for a more radical overhaul, or a sign of a crumbling dynasty after unfulfilled promises?

Thai fans are still waiting for a satisfactory explanation from the most powerful woman in the country's football, instead of just dry, uninformed reports in a meeting room without a chairperson.

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