Football: Top of the group and undefeated, but Thailand are suffering from an identity crisis of sorts

Thailand's football legend Kiatisuk Senamuang is a former national coach of Thailand, guiding the team to two consecutive AFF Cup titles in 2014 and 2016. PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
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BANGKOK - Top of the group, undefeated, scoring freely and... under pressure?

It seems unlikely but true - the all-conquering Thailand team, winners of the last two Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cups, are drawing flak from their own media and fans after a 1-1 draw with the Philippines on Wednesday (Nov 21).

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