“Madam Pang” applies for presidency of Football Association of Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

Nualphan Lamsam, known locally “Madam Pang” and manager of Thailand’s national football team, applied for the position of president of the Football Association of Thailand today.

 

She is the first candidate to submit an application to replace Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmuang, who stepped down in July last year. The association will elect a new president in February.

 

Nualphan has introduced her team, if she is elected to the top post, including Bangkok Glass FC president Pawin Bhirombhakdi, Chonburi FC deputy president Annop Singtothong, former head coach of the Thai national football team Wiluck Lohtong, the chairman of Siam Sport Syndicate PLC and Piyapong Peu-on, the former Thailand national football striker.

 

Caption: Nualphan Lamsam

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-12-06

 

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[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Nualphan has introduced her team, if she is elected to the top post, including Bangkok Glass FC president Pawin Bhirombhakdi, Chonburi FC deputy president Annop Singtothong, former head coach of the Thai national football team Wiluck Lohtong, the chairman of Siam Sport Syndicate PLC and Piyapong Peu-on, the former Thailand national football striker.

What, no police or Generals... ?

[kingstonkid]

Definitley has the portfolio that she could run a large business and has the international chops.  Might be interesting to see if the old guard can stand a non-military woman from one of Thailands richest families in charge.