The overwhelming 6-1 triumph over Taiwan strengthened Thailand's lead in Group D and sparked a flood of praise from the Southeast Asian fan community.
Immediately after the final whistle, social media across the region was flooded with comments applauding the performance of the Thai national team. Many regarded this as one of the finest matches played by the “War Elephants” during their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign.
A Vietnamese user commented: “I must admit Thailand played very neatly and intelligently, with smooth build-ups and strong pressing. Watching Taiwan today, they could only endure.”
Indonesian fans also expressed their admiration: “Watching this match, it’s clear that Thailand is currently the most composed team in Southeast Asia. They played confidently, with purposeful passes and no confusion.”
From Malaysia, a fan wrote: “6-1 is a beautiful scoreline, but Taiwan’s defense was quite weak. Still, credit to Thailand for capitalizing on their chances and finishing decisively.”
A Cambodian supporter praised Supachok: “Every time Supachok had the ball, I felt a goal was coming. He’s incredibly skillful and constantly creates dangerous opportunities.”
Meanwhile, many comments from Laos and Myanmar expressed excitement witnessing the Southeast Asian representative’s dominant win. “If Thailand plays like this, hopefully our region can advance further in the upcoming Asian Cup. Such a strong team!”, wrote one supporter.
Many Thai fans also felt proud of their team’s explosive form. One commented: “Teerasak truly represents the future of Thai football. This hat-trick is a clear sign that we are making a strong comeback.”
Alongside the praise, a few opinions suggested that this victory doesn’t fully reflect Thailand’s true strength. “The opponent was too weak, but still, credit to their fighting spirit and attacking organization,” noted a comment from Singapore.
Overall, the Southeast Asian fan community agrees that Thailand has demonstrated the quality of a top regional team. With this form, the “War Elephants” are well-positioned to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup and become a source of pride for Southeast Asia.