Soccer
Association discusses with SAT on the use of Rajamangala Stadium Organize international football tournaments
Pathis Supapong, Secretary General of the Association and Piyapat Sirobol, Deputy Secretary General for Foreign Affairs, along with technical staff. and the competition management department of the association discussed with Khun Praduang Samarnmitr, Deputy Governor, Sports Promotion Department And parties involved in requesting the use of Rajamangala Stadium, at the meeting room 1, 6th floor, Chaloem Phrakiat Building, 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Sports Authority of Thailand on February 27th.
According to the Football Association of Thailand under the royal patronage Asked for courtesy to use Rajamangala National Stadium to the Sports Authority of Thailand After receiving the right from the Asian Football Confederation or AFC to host the youth football tournament Model under 17 years old, final round (2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup) between June 15 and July 2, 2023 to find representatives from 4 nations of Asia. Participate in the World Cup Under 17 ( 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup)
By discussing at today's meeting It is a discussion on how to use the Rajamangala Stadium to maximize the benefit of the upcoming international football match. especially the layout of the field schedule in accordance with the rehabilitation period of the grass and the ground to avoid affecting the football match
In the discussion, there were also experts in taking care of football pitch grass who came to provide information on the timing of grass restoration to be ready for international football competitions according to the standards of The Asian Football Confederation or AFC in a short period of time can do it, but it takes experience. and modern tools Including the budget which the expenses are quite high
In this regard, the association has proceeded to apply for the use of the Rajamangala Stadium. in advance and already approved which Rajamangala Stadium Complies with AFC requirements. that can support two matches in one day There must be 4 dressing rooms, which in this program requires 4 fields to accommodate 16 countries, with the AFC sending officials to manage the competition. in the operation center in Bangkok only
However In early March 2023, there will be another meeting with the production department of the concert organizer. to go into detail about the equipment used for mulching the grass, the placement of the stage, and the advanced control panels on the floor of the Rajamangala Stadium in order not to cause damage or have minimal impact on the field