Kiatisuk Senamuang is confident his Thailand side can come away with a positive result in their AFF Suzuki Cup first-leg semifinal away to Myanmar in Yangon on Sunday.
The 32,000-seat Thuwunna Stadium was an intimidating setting for Cambodia and Malaysia last week. They both lost to the tournament co-hosts, who advanced as Group B runners up.
But Kiatisuk, who led Thailand to a perfect record in Group A after wins over Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines, says a capacity home crowd won't be a problem for the reigning champions.
"My players have played in front of big crowds and they are used to it," Kiatisuk told the official tournament website.
"I am confident of a good result against Myanmar, I believe Thailand is the stronger team."
The former national striker, affectionately known as Zico, could be without left-back Theerathon Bunmathan, who is fighting to recover from injury.
"Theerathon is still doubtful for this match, but we have good replacements, so it is not a big problem."
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Teerasil Dangda will once again be tasked to fire in the goals for the War Elephants.
The former Almeria loanee currently leads the scoring charts with three goals, courtesy of his hat trick against Indonesia in Thailand's opening game of Group A on Nov. 19.
Kiatisuk has also had to answer questions about his future, which has been subject to speculation as the Thailand FA have yet to renew his contract which ends next month.
"There is nothing from FAT (Football Association Thailand), and I am focused on the Suzuki Cup,' he added.
Myanmar, meanwhile, will be fired up to produce the goods against the favourites, having made their first AFF semifinal in 12 years.
Myanmar coach Gerd Zeise has players who can hurt the fancied Thais.
The White Angles have Aung Thu, who has led the line with two goals, while Zam Min Tun, David Htan and Nanda Kyaw have proved themselves to be dangerous from set pieces.