Akira Nishino, who coached Japan to a strong run at last year's World Cup finals in Russia, said Friday he is eager to strengthen Thailand's national team as their new manager."I don't think it's any easy thing to go and coach another country," the 64-year-old Nishino told a Tokyo press conference. "I want to build up the team so we can compete well against Japan.""I was honored to receive this offer. I went to Thailand in June and I could recognize their great passion. Thailand has potential. First, we will work to become leaders in Southeast Asia."Somyot Pumpanmuang, president of the Foot…READ FULL ARTICLE