"Madam Pang Welcomes FIFA and 211 Member Nations Ahead of FIFA Congress"

Madam Pang, Nualphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, had the honor of welcoming FIFA, along with football organization leaders from six continents and representatives from 211 member countries, at the 74th FIFA Congress held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on May 17, 2024.

Madam Pang stated, "I hope that you have enjoyed our Thai hospitalityduring the past few days!
It truly has been our pride and pleasure to have been selected as the venue for FIFA's biggest offsite event, the 74th FIF A Congress. I am also delighted that FIFA, under the strong leadership OF PRESIDENTINFANTINO AND THE BOARD, has shown the commitment and dedication to increase diversity and equality in our beloved sports by providing us" 

"with this opportunity to come together, connect, learn from each other, and align ourselves to push towards progress together as one. Representations matter, we all stand here as living representatives and testaments of our entities, with different backgrounds, realities, and needs. After attending a few meetings and standing here, I can say that I believe from the bottom of my heart that FIFA and football TRULY unites the world: I see diverse people from all walks of life, COMING TOGETHER HAND IN HAND  because of our shared love and passion: football. And what's even more powerful, is our COLLECTIVE belief and vision that football is more than just a sport, but a way of life that can bring about peace and elevate the quality of life of those who have been touched by it. 

"Finally, I hope that all members receive a warm and impressive welcome, may you leave with your hearts full, your spirits lifted, your mind full of fond memories and fruitful outcomes of progress. I hope that Thailand will be recognized as a destination for hosting important football tournaments, ultimately as a high potential future host of the FIFA World Cup."