When Masatada Ishii, whom Patiwat used to work with at Samut Prakan City, took charge of Thailand in late 2023, Patiwat became an undisputed starter in the national team for the first time. He started in a 5-0 friendly defeat against Japan on 1 January 2024, Ishii's first official match with the national team.
Patiwat held on to the number one spot for the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup, starting in three of four matches Thailand played in the tournament, keeping two clean sheets in the match against Kyrgyzstan and Oman, receiving praise for his performances throughout the tournament.
Style of play
Patiwat is often hailed as a contemporary footballer who excels in the role of a goalkeeper, displaying remarkable skills with his feet. He is renowned for adopting a style reminiscent of a sweeper keeper,[4] proficient at venturing out of his penalty box to actively participate in the build-up play of his team.[5]