{"product_id":"2006-thailand-shirt","title":"Thailand FBT 2006 Vintage Jersey XL - Collector's Item 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThailand 2006 Jersey — FBT, the King of Southeast Asian Kit Manufacturers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2006, the \u003cstrong\u003eThailand national team\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore the war elephant crest under the logo of \u003cstrong\u003eFBT\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Thai kit manufacturer that has dressed Asian football for decades. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Thailand FBT 2006 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in size XL, preserved in exceptional condition, is a piece straight out of a pivotal era for football in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub \/ National Team:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e FBT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e2006 was a period of real ascent for \u003cstrong\u003eThai football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thailand was then one of the most active nations in Southeast Asia, regularly participating in qualifications for the \u003cstrong\u003eAFC Asian Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and fighting to establish itself as a regional reference against neighbors like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This was also the era of the \u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asian Games (SEA Games)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition where the \"War Elephants\" were always serious contenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eRegarding the strong players of this generation, one immediately thinks of \u003cstrong\u003eDatsakorn Thonglao\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most technical midfielders of his generation, capable of carrying the Thai game on his shoulders. \u003cstrong\u003eTeerasil Dangda\u003c\/strong\u003e, meanwhile, was just beginning to appear on the coach's radar — he would become the national team's all-time leading scorer a few years later. This era was that of a team under construction, ambitious, and genuinely believing in its football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAFC Challenge Cup 2006 Qualifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThailand engaged in the qualification cycle for AFC continental competitions, seeking to confirm its status as a serious nation in Asia. These qualification campaigns, often played in electric atmospheres in Bangkok or away, are the very DNA of this jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional dominance at the SEA Games\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asian Games\u003c\/strong\u003e represent an almost religious event for Thailand. In 2006, the Thai Olympic team came with the ambition to make an impact, in packed stadiums where football is a popular religion of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBT, the kit manufacturer at the heart of Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootball Boot Thailand (FBT)\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just any kit manufacturer — it's a local institution founded in Thailand, which has been kitting out national clubs and the national team for several decades. Having an authentic FBT jersey from this era means holding a piece of Asian football textile history in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy produced years later for the nostalgic market. It's a jersey made at the time, worn or sold through official federation or club channels — with all the manufacturing details specific to the year of production: era labels, sewn polybadge, material specific to the textile technology of the time. That's what makes the difference between a living piece and a simple imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eThailand FBT 2006 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly rare for a nearly twenty-year-old item. At this grade, we're talking about a jersey that has gone through two decades without showing its age: no significant fading, no tears, no stubborn stains. It's the kind of condition that allows you to wear it, frame it, or proudly display it in a showcase — your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — this is a reality that every collector must keep in mind before buying. An XL from 2006, especially on an Asian jersey like this one, may be closer to a modern European L, or even an M depending on the brand. The cuts of the time were often more fitted, less \"oversized\" than what we see today on modern football jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out the tape measure. Measure your \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly — we prefer a jersey to fit perfectly the person who buys it rather than ending up in a drawer because the size is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Asian national team jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most undervalued pieces in the collector's jersey market — and that's precisely why you should be interested in them now. A \u003cstrong\u003eThailand jersey signed FBT\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from 2006, is a piece that combines geographical rarity, temporal rarity, and the uniqueness of a kit manufacturer you will never find on the shelves of a Nike Store. This is exactly the kind of item that is starting to be missing from serious collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's even harder to find. Most Asian jerseys of this generation circulating on the secondary market have seen a lot of life — damp warehouses, repeated washes, poor storage. This one has been cherished, and it shows. There aren't many in this condition still lying around in the wild — once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eThailand National Football Team - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAFC - Asian Football Confederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eAn FBT Thailand 2006 jersey in 9\/10 condition is a piece that won't come around twice — if you're a fan of Asian football or just curious about the history of the game beyond Europe, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asia","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54015790383379,"sku":"364818","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-THAILAND-SHIRT-XL-364818_1.jpg?v=1775551812","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-thailand-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}