Madam Pang running for president of Thai Football Federation
Madam Pang announced the decision during a press conference this morning on August 13 in Bangkok. The Chairman of Port FC will have the backing of Buriram United President Newin Chidchob, BG Pathum United Chairman Khun Pavin Bhirombkhadi.
The handshake of the three most powerful figures in Thai football to bring football to the "promised land" is the leading position in Asia and attend the Men's World Cup when the Asian Football Confederation is increased from 4.5 to 8. , 5 places to participate.
Not only that, Madam Pang was also personally proposed by the incumbent FAT President Somyot Poompanmoung to run for the 2024-2028 term. Besides, Madam Pang also received a lot of support and commitment from the supporters. other characters. "I decided to run for the presidency of FAT under the patronage of the Thai Royal Family next term," she said.
Nualphan Lamsam born in 1966 is a businessman, politician and billionaire. She is the fifth generation descendant of the powerful Lamsam family. The Chinese-Thai family started with a timber business and milled rice before entering the banking and insurance sectors, to become the leading brand in the land of the Golden Temple. Besides, she is known for her passion for football.
In 2008, Madam Pang was the team leader for Thai women's football, helping the women's team become the first Southeast Asian representative twice in a row to the World Cup in 2015 and 2019. In 2015, she managed more Port FC, then was appointed as the head of the Thai national team and U23 men's team from 2021. After a period of underperformance against Vietnam, Thailand returned with two consecutive AFF Cup championships in 2021 and 2022. .
According to Siam Sport, Thai football is always proud to lead Southeast Asia at the national team and club level, considering it as an "industry" for making money. But since the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, the football industry has been severely affected because of financial problems, leading to many development projects having to be halted, the national championship has reduced its attraction in sponsorships or television rights, Many small clubs have to stop operating and the big teams are tired of finding revenue sources. Therefore, FAT under President Somyot has increasingly lost its credibility in football management.
Madam Pang is considered a person with enough influence to gather resources, and at the same time has strong financial potential to revive football. "Anyone who is the Chairman of FAT will also receive my support," Madam Pang affirmed. "We share the same desire to elevate football to the position that the fans expect, and will work until it succeeds."
For his part, BG Pathum United President Khun Pavin Bhirombkhadi is in charge of supporting sports science and training facilities. Meanwhile, Buriram United President Newin Chidchob is willing to let team coach Ishii Masatada act as FAT technical director to support coach Mano Polking, while the club remains the payer.
Mr. Chidchob said: "Soccer must be long-term, systematic and cannot be achieved overnight. The three of us have been talking for months about how to make Thailand top in Asia, how to get Thai support
Although Madam Pang cannot be confirmed as FAT President, Newin Chidchob believes that this is a signal to start the election.
