Six Thai Youth Players Depart for Six-Month Training with Avispa Fukuoka

On September 24, 2026, six young Thai footballers selected through the GLO STAR 2026 program departed Suvarnabhumi Airport for Japan. The group was seen off by Lieutenant Colonel Noon Sansanakhom, Director of the Government Lottery Office, who provided words of encouragement before their flight.

These athletes earned their spots after a rigorous selection process that began with the GLO Cup 2026 qualifiers across seven regions, followed by the Thailand Championship round and an intensive GLO STAR Camp. The players will now spend six months training with Avispa Fukuoka, a professional club competing in Japan’s J-League.

For residents and sports enthusiasts in Thailand, this initiative highlights the growing investment in youth sports development and international partnerships between Thai organizations and Japanese professional leagues. The program aims to provide young talent with high-level exposure to international training standards.

While the departure marks the beginning of their professional development journey, it remains to be confirmed how these players will integrate into the club's youth system and whether this partnership will lead to future long-term professional contracts for the participants. The progress of these six youths will be closely watched by local football fans as they represent the country in this cross-cultural sporting exchange.