Thai fans genuinely admire and respect Vietnam's level of play.

According to a TTXVN reporter in Bangkok, in response to the popular Thai football fanpage Buriram Prankster v2’s question, “Do you think Vietnam can beat China to reach the final?”, nearly all predicted a win for U23 Vietnam, with typical comments such as: "Only two matches left, Vietnam will definitely be champions!" (user Mitr Chikung); "Vietnam will beat China by at least 2-0" (user Nom Nom Rintamat); "Vietnam already defeated Thailand, so they will easily overcome China" (user Ongart Payong); "China and Thailand played evenly... Therefore, if China faces Vietnam, Vietnam will win because they currently play better football than Thailand" (Somchai Siew); "Vietnam wins due to a solid system, capable of fighting hard at all times" (user Bia Soitan); "This Vietnamese team plays with the spirit of champions!" (user Sham Praisarnti).....

Notably, many comments expressed support for U23 Vietnam, a team from Southeast Asia. Specifically, user Tharabandit Promriw wrote: “China, in all aspects, is vulnerable to Vietnam’s pressing style and fast, short-passing game. I predict a 2-0 score. Support ASEAN!”; user Patiwat A Mosa said: “I think China will defend, so the match will end in a draw. If I had to support a team, it would be Vietnam because their attacking style seems better”; user Sarawut Wut remarked: “At this point, we have to support Vietnam”; user Darf Panuwat wrote “I back Vietnam, the representative of ASEAN;…

Meanwhile, on other leading fanpages such as Siamsport, BG Sports, and Thai football field sidelines, most predictions favor Vietnam and Japan as the two teams advancing to the final.