The Mauritian Super League side were eliminated from the continental competition after losing to the Buccaneers 3-1 on aggregate in their First qualifying round clash.
They held the Betway Premiership champions to a goalless draw at home before suffering a defeat in the second leg.
Reflecting on their Champions League exit, Thomas praised his players while acknowledging the gulf between his side and Pirates.
"I want to thank the organisation for the welcome, they put us in good conditions to play this match today, congrats to Pirates for their qualification, they showed they are a big club and stronger than us," he said on iDiski Times.
"I am proud of players, they gave everything on the pitch, we are amateurs, La Cure Waves and Pirates is a big club, good players who deserve qualification."
“The match as you saw, it was very difficult, you saw that difference between the players, they are levels above,” Thomas added.
“I wish Pirates advance to the next stage and why not win the African Champions League.”
