Tana Chanabut (; born June 6, 1984), simply known as Man () is a Thai professional football manager and former football player. He is currently head coach of Thai League 2 club Muang Loei United.
International career On 8 September 2015, he played for Thailand in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Iraq.
Managerial career Early career Tana started his coaching as a player-coach role when he was at Khon Kaen United.
Ubon Kruanapat In June 2021, Tana was appointed as a manager for the first time for Ubon Kruanapat. However, he was sacked on 7 November 2021 after his team lost on 4 consecutive games.
Muang Loei United In December 2021, he joined Muang Loei United as a player-coach role for the second time.
Khon Kaen United On 30 April 2024, Tana was appointed as manager of Thai League 1 club Khon Kaen United following the dismissal of Ekalak Thong-am, with four matches left to play of the 2023–24 season. At his appointment, Khon Kaen United was in 10th place, five points outside the relegation zone. On 5 May 2024, Tana took charge for the first time as a Khon Kaen United manager for their Thai League 1 match against Bangkok United which ended in a 2–2 draw, thanks to a second-half equalizer from Brenner. Despite the draw, he stated he was pleased with the "attitude, passion, and the fighting spirit" of his players. On 19 May 2024, Tana got his first win as Khon Kaen United coach; a 5–1 win over Sukhothai.
Style of play Tana is known for his speed and acceleration.
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsThailand200891201220201310201531201661Total213
International goals
+ List of international goals scored by Tana ChanabutNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1. March 15, 2008 Kunming, China 3–3 3–3 Friendly2. November 12, 2015 Bangkok, Thailand 4–2 4–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification3. October 6, 2016 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1–2 1–3 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
Managerial statistics
+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordUbon Kruanapat19 June 20217 November 2021Rajpracha3 August 202211 November 2022Samut Prakan City15 February 202327 November 2023Khon Kaen United30 April 202431 August 2024Muang Loei United5 July 2025PresentTotal
Honours Player Thailand Tobacco Monopoly Thai Premier League: 2004–05
Police United Thai Division 1 League: 2015
Thailand U-23 Sea Games Gold Medal: 2003, 2007
Thailand King's Cup: 2016
Individual Thai Division 1 League/Thai League 2 Top Scorer: 2015
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