Thailand will have to make do without the services of star striker Supachai Jaided in their opening two matches of the AFC U23 Championship next year.
The 20-year-old forward with Thai champions Buriram United was sent off in the AFC U23 qualifying match against Vietnam in Hanoi on 26 March this year.
According to the AFC, Supachai will be banned for two games alongside a fine of USD 1,000.