Soccer
“Off-field mission of the association” Why do we have to work alongside the international football industry?
Football Association of Thailand It has an important mission to drive the Thai football industry to develop forward in a stable and sustainable way. In addition to the main mission in the country Working with international football organizations is equally important.
Operations of each national football association They all depend directly on the organization that oversees the world of football. International Football Federation (FIFA) and continental organizations such as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Therefore, various management Both the structure Development planning and policy to various projects Therefore, it must be in accordance with the international criteria that have been set.
Every nation must therefore send personnel to attend meetings and discuss with these football organizations continuously. to work together in pulling together various policies Come create a project to use to develop your own football industry moving forward.
Importantly, even though we are a member state, not every country will have this opportunity. Because every project that is created must still go through effective thinking, analysis, planning, and presentation in steps. to get approval
The Thai Football Association also Our off-field mission continues to work alongside international football organizations over time. Many useful projects have been created. Which will be important? Follow here
[Operating according to international principles]
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) hold regular meetings to update member states on various matters throughout the year.
Stories and agreements will be discussed at the meeting, whether it is work policy International football development plan Projects of each federation Organizing the competition program Updated rules New technology to be used and much more.
Therefore, in order to carry out various activities consistent with international The football association of each country therefore needs to send personnel to participate in close discussions. Including the Football Association of Thailand as well.
Traveling to meetings with these football organizations has brought many benefits to the development of the football industry in Thailand, such as raising club standards with club licensing. In order for the club to meet all the qualifications and standards set by the federation.
The use of VAR technology or video aids in decision making is the first country in ASEAN. By signing a contract with International Football Association Board or IFAB since 2020
Organizing the national team's competition program to be in line with various tournaments. Register and submit documents to the federation. Study and understand the competition regulations. As well as booking airline tickets, hotel accommodations and coordinating in every aspect.
An example of these above is working at the Football Association of Thailand. Has followed the principles of the International Football Organization. And there are many beneficial consequences as well.
[Certified standards]
from various activities Continuously working with international football organizations Make the Football Association of Thailand Can bring various knowledge Applied until it became many projects to develop the Thai football industry to move forward with standards.
Importantly, even though we are a member state, not every country will have this opportunity. Because everything requires thinking. Step-by-step planning before presenting effectively to get approval
As a result, Thailand has now become a regional center for training coaches, trainers, referees, as well as various personnel under certification standards from FIFA and AFC, with the ability to open training for personnel on your own starting at a basic level equivalent to an AFC License.
In addition, in terms of youth development The Thai Football Association has also been certified by the AFC as a One-Star Academy in the AFC Elite Youth Scheme, which is considered an accreditation that the nation has a systematic youth development system with continental standards.
As well as hosting various tournaments on the continent, from the youth level to the national team, such as the Asian Football Championships U-17 and U-23, the Asian Beach Soccer Championship 2023, Futsal. Asian Championship 2024, etc.
Including hosting the AFC Annual Awards 2017, which is the country's first time and the first nation in ASEAN to receive this honor. and host the 74th FIFA Congress Annual General Meeting on May 17, 2024, which will have footballers from 211 nations from around the world traveling to participate.
All of these activities are a result of working and traveling to meet and discuss with FIFA and AFC to propose policy plans and various highlights. To bring these activities to benefit the Thai football industry
[Building national relationships]
Working with international football organizations such as FIFA and AFC is an important mission of every football association as a member. The mission must be carried out according to the framework and criteria set forth.
At each meeting, we saw representatives and executives of the football associations of each nation paying close attention, traveling together to attend the event.
These things create discussion and friendly relations between member states. This leads to an exchange of knowledge in various fields as each country has different management techniques. including sports science, nutrition, statistical data collection to technology and various equipment
This allows each nation to apply this knowledge to benefit and suit its own nation as much as possible. The personnel traveling to attend the event are therefore like key men who must collect details and have a vision to bring this knowledge back to continue operations.
Discussions and invitations to join warm-up football matches or special football tournaments are not included. to other activities Many more, both official and unofficial, will follow.
All the benefits that arise It shows that the off-field mission of the Football Association of Thailand In working alongside the international football world Therefore, it is of great importance in developing and driving Thai football forward.
Because we don't just play football among ourselves within the country. But we must also develop standards in every aspect to be in line with international standards that are accepted all over the world.