Chanathip and Supachok called for friendly matches

Japan-based Chanathip Songkrasin and Supachok Sarachart have been called up to the Thai national team for two warm-up matches later this month.

The War Elephants will play in Taiwan on June 16 and in Hong Kong on June 19.

Chanathip plays for Kawasaki Frontale while Supachok is with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.

Playmaker Chanathip, 29, is regarded as one of Thailand’s best players.

He chose not to play for the national side in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup won by Thailand earlier this year.

Chanathip has rarely been picked to play at Kawasaki.

Other players in the squad include Chatchai Butprom, Peerapat Notechaiya, Kritsada Kaman, Elias Dolah, Nicolas…