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Thai Defender Pansa Hemviboon Faces Social Media Teasing After ASEAN Cup Semi-Final
Thai national team defender Pansa Hemviboon has become the subject of online commentary following an own goal during the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-final against Singapore.
According to Khaosod Online, the Vietnamese sports media outlet 'On Sports' recently posted social media content highlighting Thai national team defender Pansa Hemviboon. The commentary followed a match on August 18, 2026, where Thailand lost 1-2 to Singapore in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals. During the 65th minute of the match, a shot by Singapore’s Ryhan Stewart deflected off Pansa and into the Thai goal, marking an own goal that gave Singapore a temporary lead.
Despite the loss in this specific match, Thailand successfully advanced to the tournament's final round, where they await the winner of the semi-final between Vietnam and Malaysia. The social media posts noted that this incident echoed a similar occurrence involving the defender in 2024.
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this event highlights the intense regional interest in the ASEAN Cup, which often dominates local sports discourse. While the match result did not prevent Thailand from progressing, the incident has sparked significant online discussion among regional football fans. At this time, it remains to be confirmed which team Thailand will face in the final, as the match between Vietnam and Malaysia is still pending. Fans are encouraged to follow official tournament updates for the final schedule.