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Published on July 4, 2007

They have been promoted from the Pre-Olympic squad following impressive performances, particularly from Leesaw, who has been in a rich vein of scoring form.

There was also a place for veteran striker Kiartisak "Zico" Senamuang, whose physical condition had been a doubt, after the 33-year-old managed to convince Chanvit that he was fit for the quadrennial tournament.

Four foreign-based players - Binh Dinh's Nirut Surasiang, Hoang Anh Gia Lai's Datsakorn Thonglao, Singapore Armed Forces' Terdsak Jaiman and Tampines' Sutee Suksomkit - also feature in a squad that is a mixture of experience and youth.

Sarayoot Chaikamdee, who plies his trade with V-League outfit Binh Dinh, is among five players axed from the squad.

Thailand's Asian Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Veera Kerdputsa, Narit Taweekul and Kosin Hathairattanakool

Defenders: Suree Sukha, Kiatprawut Saiwaew, Patipan Petchpool, Jetsada Jitsawad, Niweat Siriwong, Prat Samakrat and Nattaporn Phanrit

Midfielders: Datsakorn Thonglao, Suchao Nutnum, Therdsak Chaiman, Tawan Sripan, Jakkrit Bunkham, Nirut Surasiang, Pichitpong Cheuichiew and Hattaporn Suwan

Strikers: Kiatisak Senamuang, Teerathep Winothai, Pipat Tonkanya, Sutee Suksomkit and Teerasil Dangda