The opening date for the new Thai League season has been announced. Live broadcast rights will be finalized for another 10 days.
"Madame Pang" Nuanphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association of Thailand Chaired an urgent meeting of the Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, with Prime Minister Madame Pang and "Sia Fluke" Thanawat Nitikanchana, as chairman of the Thai League 1 competition, attending the press conference with important points as follows:
The Board of Directors decided that in the Thai League 2 season 2024-25 there will be 18 teams as usual, even though Chiang Mai FC will not pass club licensing. Must find the relegated team. To fill the total of 18 teams, therefore, the right will go to the 16th ranked team, Kasetsart FC, but Kasetsart FC will have to clear up the issue of money owed to athletes. Payment must be made in full by June 30, 2024.
Appoint Pol. Lt. Col. ML. Kittibodi Prawit, a member of the board, to be the vice president of the Football Association of Thailand, replacing Mr. Pavin Bhirombhakdi, who resigned, and appoint "Nong Amy" Pimchanok Sasomsap, the team manager of Nakhon Pathom United, to replace Mr. Kudan Sukhumanon, a member of the board who resigned.
Throughout the past 1 month The powder face is quite worn out. with various rumors and monsoon news Even though Pang did not answer the press conference or respond to any news at all. And it will inevitably affect "Paeng" who is the president of the association, more or less, but no matter what, the Football Association must move forward. Everyone must work hard. Even though some people are affected by rumors and various problems. But everyone is human. It's normal to be sad. Some things aren't true. From now on, there will be a FA.THAILAND page that will be the only one who actually gives a press conference. Piyapong Pue-on has been appointed as the association's spokesperson. Come help in giving news.
Finally, we would like to thank Khun Pawin Bhirombhakdi for giving good guidance during his tenure as the president of Thai League 1. Meanwhile, Khun Thanawat Nitikanchana will continue to bring new things to present in Thai League 1.
While "Sia Fluke" Thanawat Nitikanchana revealed that the new Thai League season 2024-25 will start on 9-10-11 August 2024 and will close the season on 27 April 2025. As for the Thailand game Champions Cup at Buriram United will meet True Bangkok United, which is said to be the first place to play after New Year. It is the opinion of the 2 clubs. Now it will be submitted to the sponsors for their acknowledgment. If the sponsor still insists that it must be played on the same date, which is August 3, 2024, it will be brought back to the meeting again. The conclusion will be reached in 2-3 days.
As for the matter of the rights to broadcast the Thai League season 2024-25 here, the Prime Minister "Madame Pang" revealed that this matter is important. "Pang" has discussed with Mr. Newin Chidchob and will reach a conclusion within 10 days because the competition is approaching. arrived Open to negotiate with many companies. How is each of you? Please keep it a secret.