Thai football heats up, Madam Pang clashes with strong opponent in race for FAT President position

Ms. Pauline Ngarmpring is a very famous politician in Thailand, who ran for the position of Prime Minister of Thailand in the election in July 2023. This politician is considered to be a strong opponent of Madam Pang in the race for the position of FAT President, in the election held on February 8, 2024 at the FAT headquarters.

Madam Pang is a strong candidate to become the new President of FAT, but now there is a strong opponent competing.

FAT is accepting applications for the position of FAT President from November 24 to December 9, after Mr. Somyot Poompanmoung, the current president, announced his resignation when his term expires in February 2024 and will not run for election.

There are currently four potential candidates, including Madam Pang, Ms. Pauline Ngarmpring (a transgender), Mr. Worawong Vitthawan (former spokesperson of the Thai League) and Mr. Thanasak Surprarasert (a politician). "These people have been involved in Thai football for a long time. They are very knowledgeable and have a good grasp of the work at FAT, from operations to managing youth teams and the national team...", journalist Adisorn Puengya said.

According to Siamsport , Madam Pang and Ms. Pauline Ngarmpring have both announced their support teams in the race for the position of FAT President.

Madam Pang has the support of two powerful presidents of Buriram United Club, Mr. Newin Chidchob and Khun Pavin Bhirombkhadi (BG Pathum United Club). Former famous Thai football player, Mr. Piyapong Pue-on and former coach of the Thai national team, Dr. Chanwit Phonchiwin also support Madam Pang, and are ready to jointly run the powerful organization of Thai football if they win the election.

List of potential candidates running for the position of FAT President, (from top to bottom): Madam Pang, Ms. Pauline Ngarmpring, Mr. Worawong Vitthawan and Mr. Thanasak Surprarasert

Ms. Pauline Ngarmpring also announced a strong team, with Mr. Wirot Lakkhanaadisorn, a former member of the Thai House of Representatives, as advisor. Along with Messrs. Pipat Warametphiphat, Somchai Chuaybunchum and Phinit Sasinin.

Ms. Pauline Ngarmpring announced that if she wins the FAT presidency, she will commit to helping the organization increase its annual revenue, increase investment in Thai League 2 and 3 to increase the number of fans. Sell the television rights of Thai League 1 to countries in the region. In addition, she will also bring the Thai team into the top 4 in Asia.

Facing strong competition, Madam Pang is preparing hard to increase her chances of winning the FAT presidential election. She confirmed that she will hold a grand press conference to introduce her group on December 4 and announce important platforms to raise the level of Thai football if she wins the election.

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