The War Elephants landed in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for their fourth 2022 World Cup qualifier with a quartet of Thai players expressing their desire to end the team's winless record at Malaysia's imposing Bukit Jalil Stadium.
The two sides square off on Thursday night at 7.45pm (Thai time) with Thai Rath TV (32) broadcasting the game live.
Thailand currently lead Group G of Asia's second qualifying round with seven points following victories over the United Arab Emirates, the top seeded side in the pool, and Indonesia and a goalless home draw with Vietnam.
After Malaysia, Thailand will next be in Vietnam, who also have seven points but lag behind the War Elephants on goal difference, for their fifth Group G game on Nov 19.
The UAE are in third place with six points and Malaysia's tally stands at three.
Indonesia have yet to claim a single point after four matches.
The eight group winners and four best runners-up advance to the continent's 12-team final qualifying stage for the 2022 World Cup.
Two remaining Japan-based players -- left wing-back Theerathon Bunmathan and playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin -- joined the team in Bangkok shortly before their departure Monday morning.
Striker Suphanat Mueanta, 17, reported to the team camp on Sunday night after representing the Thai youth team in the AFC U19 Championship qualifying round in Cambodia.
Thailand failed to qualify for the final stage after finishing third in their group.
Later on Monday, Thailand coach Akira Nishino took the team for a training session in the Malaysian capital.
Former national team captain Theerathon will miss Thursday's game to serve out a one-match ban but he expects Thailand to claim six points from the games against Malaysia and Vietnam, a sentiment echoed by other members of the team as well.
"It is a pity that I cannot help the team in this this match, but I am confident that other players can get the job done," he said.
Midfielder Sarach Yooyen said the confidence of the team was "very high. We have trained well and understand the tactics better now. I think we will get better and better.
"I am expecting six points from these two matches, but first we have to create a good result against Malaysia."
Buriram United midfielder Supachok Sarachat, the two-goal hero in Thailand's 3-0 victory in Indonesia in September, said the Thais' winless record at Bukit Jalil Stadium could end on this trip.
"I have never played against Malaysia and I am not expecting an easy game on Thursday, but we are ready for the match," Supachok said.
"We can never underestimate the home team, but I think we can change our past record at this venue."
Defender Manuel Tom Bihr is expecting a win in Malaysia and draw against Southeast Asian champions Vietnam.
"We have to play two away games, and I am hoping for at least four points," said Manuel.
"These are big games for our team and we cannot afford to lose points in both of them.
"I believe that we can win otherwise our victory over the UAE could turn out to be a meaningless effort in the end.
"I am hoping that our fans will come and cheer us so that there is support for us at the venue. It would mean a lot to the team."