In 2002, Thailand made a 4th-place finish in Brazil after losing third-place playoff final against Uruguay.

The team were drawn into group A alongside Brazil and managed to beat France and Spain to reach the semifinal and lost 3–2 to Portugal.

In 2012, FA of Thailand appointed Mr Kittipat Meesuwan as chairman of beach soccer committee, and he appointed[citation needed] Mr Abolfazl Khodabandehloo as technical director and Mr Shahram Danehkar as head coach.

2012 Asian Beach Games in China is their nearest aim.

[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.