Soccer
"The Association - Thai League" held a meeting of 16 Thai League teams to discuss the way to organize the competition.
Find a way out of Thai football! Football Association of Thailand Along with executives from 16 Thai League 1 clubs and Thai League companies held a meeting to discuss the way to organize the competition. Professional football league, season 2023-24, 2nd time
On July 11, 2023, at the meeting room on the 2nd floor of the House of Thai Football building, Football Sports Association of Thailand. Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, Pol. Gen. Dr. Somyot Pumpanmuang, President of the Association, presided over the meeting. along with executives from 16 Thai League 1 clubs, Mr. Kornwee Prissanantakul Acting Chairman of the Executive Committee, Thai League Co., Ltd. Mr. Pathit Supapong, Secretary General and representatives from Plan B Media Public Company Limited attended the meeting to summarize the readiness for the 2023-24 season of the professional football league.
Representatives from 16 Thai League 1 clubs, consisting of Buriram United President Newin Chidchob, Pavin Bhirombhakdi, BG Pathum United President, Nuanphan Lamsam, Port Authority FC President, Weerasak Jomthong, Public Relations Director. and the media of Chonburi FC Club, Thanawat Nitkanchana, President of Ratchaburi FC Club, Ronarit Suwacha, Director of Muang Thong United Club, Nitipong Yuantrakul, Sports Director of Lamphun Warrior Club, Mitti Tiya Phairat, President of Leo Chiang Rai United Club, Suradet Anantapong, Manager of True Bangkok United Club, Songkiat Limarurak President of PT Prachuap FC, Wattana Changlao, President of Khon Kaen United Club, Warakorn Beondi, General Manager of Uthai Thani FC Club, Siraphop Trinet, General Manager of Sukhothai FC Club, Chanapong Srikongyoo Assistant Manager Trat FC, Pimchaya Sasomsub, Nakhon Pathom United Team Manager, Pol.Lt.Gen. Rungroj Thakoonpunyasiri Director of Police Tero FC
For this meeting, the important points are as follows.
1. The association confirms the management of professional football leagues in the Thai League 1, Thai League 2, and Thai League 3 and football cups according to the program set by the Thai League Co., Ltd.
2. The association confirms that it will produce live broadcast signals and use VAR to judge all Thai League 1 matches for Thai League 2, Thai League 3 and Football Cups. There will be a live broadcast according to the terms of the sponsor's benefits.
3. While there is no right holder to broadcast the match, the association is willing to allow Thai League 1 clubs to lead the signal to broadcast on the club's channels or disseminate to generate income to support the club according to the conditions set by the association.
4. The association agreed in principle to establish the Thai League 1 football management organization, which required a study on the administrative structure, rules and regulations of the law. The association asked the club to present a detailed business plan.
5. The association invites representatives of all 16 clubs to join the Executive Committee of Thai League Co., Ltd. to jointly decide on the development of a professional football league.
6. The association will complete the financial support for the club in the past 2022/23 season as soon as possible.
7. In this difficult situation, the association maintains a strict cost control policy following the recent COVID-19 crisis.
After the meeting, the president of the association said, “With the period before the start of this new competition season. I, as the president of the association And the leaders of the organization pledge to lead Thai football forward during challenging times. Today, I can confirm that the Thai Football League will be played as scheduled. The association is responsible for the production of live signals. The football fans will definitely be able to watch the Thai League match.”
“The association confirms that it will support the competition of clubs in the lower leagues, namely Thai League 2, Thai League 3, amateur football leagues. and the sectors involved in organizing the competition fully Including the overall structure of Thai football at the same time, whether it is the Thai men's and women's national football teams of all age groups, youth football leagues, grassroots activities, futsal, beach soccer, sports science. Including personnel development in various fields. Related without neglecting any part Because it is considered a necessary foundation for the stable, sustainable and permanent development of Thai football in the future.”
“For the administration of Thai League 1 by 16 clubs of the top league. The association agrees in principle. If it is good for the development of Thai football industry In which the club can join as an executive director of Thai League Co., Ltd. to have the power to manage the competition activities immediately. While all 16 clubs are considering establishing a new organizational structure that must be legally compliant, Rules and regulations of the Association and the Sports Authority of Thailand"