‘Somyot’ clarified the problem of paying Thai league late, insisting ‘Plan B’ could earn as guaranteed, but not enough
from the case of the Football Association of Thailand I would like to postpone the payment of gratuitous support to football clubs in the Thai League 1-3. due to the problem of lack of financial liquidity And will immediately deliver the money to the club in March.
Reporters inquired about “Big Od”, Pol. Gen. Somyot Pumpanmuang. President of the Football Association of Thailand to such issues It has been revealed that from the occurrence of COVID-19 In the past, it has had an impact all over the world. causing the private sector to support less The amount was reduced. Therefore causing the management of the association to be stuck, but trying to manage with full ability because the association Not just watching the club or the football league alone. There are also national teams of all age groups that require money as well. Therefore, it must be averaged, managed, not that the football league or the club is not important. But if the national team is cut to the club As for the money that the SAT or the government supports, the association has to manage by using the association’s reserves to pay first, and when the race is over, various receipts can be withdrawn from the SAT. And it’s not the full amount either. Only some
“Sometimes football fans or team owners not looking at the big picture If only giving to the club alone But the national team can’t compete. It also damages the image of Thailand.”
Big Od said Besides, it’s not just the Thai League and the national team. There are also various competition fees. that must also be responsible If you don’t take money to pay for referees, VAR, live broadcasts or parts. that makes the competition happen When there is no competition, the association does not receive any money from the sponsor. All will be in trouble.
“What happened, we don’t blame anyone. it happened accidentally but would like to understand the association that we do not hold money to wait to be distributed to the club only Must manage all elements, all this association has never owed the referee money for 1-2 years, like in the past, when the decision is completed, the money is immediately paid.
The head of Thai football continued that he had to admit that today the money is decreasing. The cost of broadcasting from 900 million baht per year was reduced to 300-400 million baht only. When the reporter further asked if Plan B did not make money according to the amount of the guarantee amount, how did Pol. Gen. Somyot continue saying Now the money received is within the guaranteed limit. But it’s still not enough. And the money itself doesn’t come all at once, it’s a contract that must compete before paying. which if there is no competition, cannot withdraw money
“Through Plan B, he earns as much money as he promised. Because he definitely wouldn’t lose the difference. Whoever withdraws, has to find money to fill instead. But it’s not easy in this economic situation. But another problem is that the sponsors themselves haven’t paid Plan B yet. Because football has to be played before going to pay bills from sponsors. and bring the money to the association.”
The reporter asked When football can continue to compete Shows that the problem after this will go away or not. Big Od did not decide. but only said This year the association Aims to clear all old debts which plan B itself can find as much as specified But it’s still not enough because the cost has increased with the times. For example, the referee himself from the original 4 people was increased to 7 people because of VAR. But we can be proud that we are the only nation in ASEAN that has a VAR.
