ASEAN U17: Thailand set aside the Philippines in Group B

GRESIK (12 April 2026) – Thailand set aside the Philippines 5-1 to open their Group B campaign in style in the ASEAN Under-17 Championship 2026 that was played at the Gelora Joko Samudro in Gresik tonight.

The Thais raced to a 3-0 lead at the break after Worawit Boonthaokaeo had put them ahead in the ninth minute, followed by goals from Pattarawee Deebansok (29^th) and Thodsadon Promsiridet (40^th).

Sathaporn Phoojomjit put Thailand further in front in the 62^nd minute before an own goal from Frank Beckham Bacara four minutes later put them comfortably in front at 5-0.

Aarran Thomas Long would pull a consolation goal for the Philippines in the 79^th minute.

In the meantime, in the match of the group, Laos battled Myanmar to a scoreless draw.

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Photos Courtesy #Changsuek