Soccer
FIFA and AFC asked the president of the association about the government's readiness to host the FIFA Congress 2024 global conference.
According to the International Football Federation (FIFA), it has been selected from many countries that submitted readiness proposals. and voted for Thailand to host the 74th Annual General Meeting or FIFA Congress, scheduled to be held on May 17, 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Bangkok, Thailand, FIFA is recently concerned that the event may not receive cooperation from government agencies in Thailand in coordinating to facilitate various aspects.
The upcoming FIFA Congress meeting will take place. Thailand was counted as the first nation in the ASEAN region. that has hosted a large football event After the working group presented its vision to FIFA, it was accepted and approved for Thailand to host this FIFA Congress, most recently by Mr. Mathias Grafström, Secretary-General of FIFA. sent a circular To invite member states to register to participate in the said event.
It is expected that initially there will be no less than 3,500 people traveling to attend the event, led by the President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), presidents from football federations from every continent, Europe (UEFA), Asia (AFC), America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), South America ( CONMEBOL), Africa (CAF), Oceania (OFC), together with the presidents of the Football Association and executives from 211 member countries, legendary football players and famous dignitaries, and the media traveled in large numbers to attend the event.
and most recently, Pol. Gen. Dr. Somyot purple bush Met with executives from FIFA and AFC. While attending the 2023 Asian Cup finals in Qatar Therefore, there were inquiries and expressions of deep concern. Regarding readiness to host a meeting that requires cooperation from the government, especially in various agencies related Because there will be many important people traveling to Thailand. and receiving support for entering and exiting the country during the conference Including activities to promote domestic and cultural tourism.
By Police General Dr. Somyot Phumphanmuang It was reported that he had written a letter to the Prime Minister. I know that it has been assigned to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports through the Sports Authority of Thailand. It is a coordination unit between the association and related government agencies. and is in the process of requesting a meeting to discuss with Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Sudawan Wang Suphakit Koson Minister of Tourism to go deeper into the details of further preparation
From the analysis of Convention and Exhibition Promotion Office (Public Organization) or TCEB found that the meeting would have economic value. Create income for Thailand and caused a positive economic impact of more than 228 million baht, such as creating additional value for the domestic economy of approximately 126 million baht, which is based on data on meeting attendees and the number of days of stay of foreign guests received from FIFA. Including more than 200 Thai people attending the event, and it is expected that more than 160 jobs will be created, generating income from taxes collected by the government, estimated from expenses related to organizing this conference, approximately 7.79 million baht. Not including the value of advertising and public relations. and expenses that FIFA estimates will occur in Thailand in the amount of approximately 16 million US dollars.
The 74th Annual General Meeting or FIFA Congress is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Bangkok, Thailand