Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang believes that Nualphan Lamsam, the new manager of the War Elephants, can help the country’s national team reach the Fifa World Cup finals.
Somyot, explaining his reasons for selecting Nualphan, owner of Thai League 1 side Port, as the manager of the men’s senior and U23 national teams, told the media yesterday that “Madam Pang” — her nickname — even has the potential to become the president of the FAT in the future.
“She is obviously someone who loves football and she is very well liked as well,” said the FAT chief.
“We have full faith in her ability and that is why we have handed over the task of picking up the new coaches for the two national sides to her. The FAT is ready to back her all…
