The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly abbreviated as ASEAN, is a political and economic union of 10 states in Southeast Asia. Together, its member states represent a population of more than 600 million people and land area of over 4.5 million km2 (1.7 million sq mi). The bloc generated a purchasing power parity (PPP) gross domestic product (GDP) of around US$10.2 trillion in 2022, constituting approximately 6.5% of global GDP (PPP). ASEAN member states include some of the fastest growing economies in the world, and the institution plays an integral role in East Asian regionalism.
The ASEAN Championship, currently known as the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the primary football tournament organized by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) for men's football national teams in the Southeast Asia.
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in senior international football and is controlled by the Football Association of Thailand.
The 2004 AFF Championship was the 5th edition of the AFF Championship, the football championship of nations affiliated to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), and the last time under the name Tiger Cup. This was the first time a new format had been applied, with Group stage was jointly hosted by Vietnam and Malaysia from 7 to 16 December 2004, and top two teams from each group advanced to the Semi-finals and the Final, which was played in a two-leg home-and-away format from 28 December 2004 to 16 January 2005. This was also the final AFF Cup has a third-place match, then it wasn't continued since the 2007 edition.
The ASEAN Para Games is a biennial multi-sport event held after every Southeast Asian Games involving disabled athletes from the current 11 Southeast Asia countries. Participating athletes have a variety of disabilities ranging from spastic, cerebral palsy, mobility disabilities, visual disabilities, amputated to intellectual disabilities. The ASEAN Para Games is under the regulation of the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) with supervision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Asian Paralympic Committee and is traditionally hosted by the country where the Southeast Asian Games took place.
The ASEAN Summit is a biannual meeting held by the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in relation to economic, political, security, and socio-cultural development of Southeast Asian countries. In addition, it serves as a prominent regional (Asia) and international (worldwide) conference, with world leaders attending its related summits and meetings to discuss various problems and global issues, strengthening co-operation, and making decisions. The summit has been praised by world leaders for its success and ability to produce results on a global level.
The ASEAN Charter is a constituent instrument of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It was adopted at the 13th ASEAN Summit in November 2007.
Vorawan Chitavanich is a former midfielder who played for Thailand national team and was one of a few Thai players who played in Europe.
The AFF U-17 Youth Championship was played for the second time in 2005.
Tanongsak Prajakkata is a Thai former professional football player. he is the currently assistant coach of Thai League 2 club Chiangmai. He is a defender who scored 3 goals for the national team. He played for BEC Tero Sasana in the ASEAN Club Championship 2003, where the club finished runners-up.
Surachai Jaturapattarapong or the nickname "Nguan" is a Thai Football manager and former football player. who is the currently manager of Thai League 1 club BG Pathum United. He is a famous midfielder who scored 7 goals for the national team. He played for the national team between 1997-2001.
Panai Kongpraphan, born June 16, 1983) is a Thai retired footballer. He played for Thailand Premier League clubside BEC Tero Sasana in 2004-2007. Transferred to Nakhon Pathom in 2008 and came back to BEC Tero Sasana in 2009 but less opportunity about position. Until July 2010 Songkhla FC, Thai Division 1 League clubside offered for bought him. Finally, he transferred to Songkhla FC kept secret about him value.
Panupong Wongsa is a Thai retired professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is the currently assistant coach of Bangkok United He won the Thai Premier League in 2008, 2010 and 2012 with 1 champion PEA and 2 champions Muangthong United respectively.
Haris Safwan Kamal is a former Malaysian footballer who last played as a forward for Hanelang. Haris Safwan is the former member of Malaysia U-23 team in 2003 until 2005.
"The ASEAN Way" is the official anthem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The lyrics were written by Payom Valaiphatchra and the music composed by Kittikhun Sodprasert and Sampow Tri-udom. The anthem was the winning entry out of 99 finalists from all ten ASEAN countries in a competition held in 2008 to establish an official anthem.
Anucha Kitphongsri, simply known as Boy, is a Thai professional football coach and former professional footballer who plays as a left-back, He is the current assistant manager of Thai League 1 side Trat.
The Philippines national futsal team represents the Philippines in various international futsal competitions under the Philippine Football Federation and is affiliated with the Asian Football Confederation.
The AFF U-23 Championship is an international football competition contested by the national under-23 teams of the member nations of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). The inaugural edition was held in 2005.
Phayong Khunnaen is a Thai association football manager.
The football tournament at the 2017 SEA Games was in Kuala Lumpur. In addition matches were played in Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam and Selayang.
