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Thai public criticizes national football for 'wasting' Park Hang Seo

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

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  • Thai football fans and media are surprised by the appointment of former Vietnam coach Park Hang Seo as head coach of Thai League 2 club Kanchanaburi.
  • Many believe Park's talent is being "wasted" at a second-tier club and should be utilized in a more significant role, such as coaching a Thai League 1 team or advising the national team.
  • While fans acknowledge Kanchanaburi's need for a boost after relegation, they feel Thai football leadership missed an opportunity to leverage Park's expertise more effectively.

The appointment of former Vietnam national team coach Park Hang Seo as the head coach of Thai League 2 club Kanchanaburi has sent shockwaves through the region, particularly surprising Thai football observers. Kanchanaburi, a relatively new club founded in 2017, was recently relegated from the top-tier Thai League 1 after finishing last season.

A completely shocking piece of information, when a team that has just been relegated to Thai League 2 can invite Mr. Park Hang Seo to be the head coach.

· Siams SportThe leading Thai sports publication commented on the surprising appointment of Park Hang Seo.

Leading Thai sports publication Siams Sport described the move as "completely shocking," questioning how a recently relegated club could secure a coach of Park's caliber. While some Thai media outlets and fans expressed excitement, a significant portion of the public feels the decision is a misallocation of talent. Many believe Park's renowned coaching abilities, honed over a decade in Southeast Asia, are being "wasted" in the second division.

Discussions on platforms like Pantip and Think Curve reveal a consensus that Thai football leadership should have pursued Park for a more prominent role. "I think a strategist like him could revive Thai football, but not as a coach in the second division," one fan commented on Think Curve. Suggestions include appointing him to manage a Thai League 1 team or serve as an advisor to the national squad, roles deemed more appropriate for his experience and reputation.

I think a strategist like him could revive Thai football, but not as a coach in the second division.

· Thai football fanA fan shared their opinion on the Think Curve football platform regarding Park Hang Seo's new role.

Supporters understand Kanchanaburi's desire for a "boost" after relegation, but they lament what they perceive as a missed opportunity by Thai football authorities. The sentiment is that the country should have capitalized on Park's availability to elevate the sport more broadly, rather than assigning him to a role that doesn't fully utilize his potential.

This is perhaps the reason why Thai football has declined in recent years. We need a lot of money to invite someone like Mr. Park, but they don't work in a synchronized way.

· Thai football fanAnother fan on Think Curve expressed frustration with the perceived lack of coordination in utilizing Park Hang Seo's expertise.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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