Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has appointed former Thailand international Anurak Srikerd as the interim head coach of the Thai national men’s teams. Former Thailand star Anurak Srikerd has taken temporary charge of the men’s teams. Photo: Bangkok Post. Akira Nishino, who is the official head coach of the War Elephants, returned to Japan to take care of some “personal business” after the Thais finished fourth in their group and failed to reach the final stage of the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.