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Congratulations Thailand to host FIFA Congress 2024

A government spokesman reveals that the Prime Minister is delighted that Thailand has been elected to host the FIFA Congress 2024, believing that Thailand will be among football fans. stimulate the economy Ready to send encouragement to the Thai women's volleyball team in the VNL tournament, which Thailand is also hosting this week.

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Congratulations that Thailand has been chosen to host the annual general meeting. of the International Football Federation Council in 2024, predicting to attract top players and thousands of associates come to Thailand Ready to send encouragement to the Thai women's team in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), which Bangkok has been selected by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to host in the 3rd week between June 27 and July 2, 2023.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said: The Council of International Football Federations or FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association: FIFA) announced the selection of Thailand. hosted the 2024 Annual General Meeting or FIFA Congress 2024 on May 17, 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. And more than 30 surrounding hotels, including meetings between world-class former football players and youth and a number of other activities that FIFA will use to strengthen its development path. and social mobilization for children and youth The Football Association of Thailand expects that the president of FIFA along with former world-class footballers and representatives from 211 countries will come to join thousands of people. able to generate popularity Create benefits in Thailand in many dimensions Both the hotel business, restaurant, tourism Including cultural and other aspects in which all sectors involved will welcome each other as a good host.

In addition, the Prime Minister was pleased that Thailand has been selected by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) to host the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in the third week of the women's team. Between June 27 and July 2, 2023 at Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, this week the Thai girls team, currently ranked 15th in the world, will compete with world-class teams from the Netherlands, Turkey, Japan and Brazil to collect accumulated points to qualify for the final 8 teams to compete in the 4th week, which is the last week in Arlington, Texas, USA, on 12-16 July 2023.

“The Prime Minister is delighted that Thailand has been chosen to host the conference. and sports competitions in many types continuously Represents the standards of sports management. and readiness of Thailand both in terms of infrastructure and the ability of personnel to support operations be a good host And can impress the participants. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also would like to send encouragement and encouragement to the Thai women's volleyball team in this week's VNL competition, confident that they will do their best. by the excellent performance in 2022 that can make history for the first time through the final 8 teams impress And pride for Thai sports fans, ”said Mr. Anucha.

Source: Thai News Agency