Thai Volleyball Star Thanacha Sooksod Addresses National Team Absence
Thanacha Sooksod has publicly clarified her reasons for stepping away from the Thai national volleyball team following criticism regarding her club success in South Korea.
Thai volleyball player Thanacha Sooksod, who recently helped her club GS Caltex Seoul secure their seventh KOVO Cup title, has issued a detailed statement on social media addressing public criticism. Some observers had questioned her commitment to the national team after her success in the South Korean league.
In her statement, Thanacha clarified that her absence from the national team was not due to physical fatigue, as previously suggested by some media reports citing the head coach. Instead, she revealed that she had communicated directly with the national team manager, Wilavan Apinyapong, explaining that she could not participate in an environment she perceived as unfair. She stated that she felt her abilities and dedication were not being considered equitably, leading to a mental strain that exceeded her capacity to cope.
Thanacha emphasized that her explanation was not intended to incite drama or seek sympathy, but rather to set the record straight regarding her professional choices. For residents and followers of Thai sports, this situation highlights ongoing internal discussions regarding team management and player welfare within the national volleyball program. As of now, there has been no official response from the national team management regarding her specific claims of unfair treatment. The situation remains a point of significant discussion among local sports fans.
