From heiress to hero: Thai FA Madam Pang’s journey

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Photo courtesy of Madam Pang Facebook

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Madam Pang, a fifth-generation heiress from Thailand’s billionaire Lamsam family, has transformed Thai football with her passion, leadership, and jaw-dropping generosity.

 

Born Nualphan Lamsam, the 58 year old business mogul comes from one of Thailand’s wealthiest families, with an estimated net worth of US$890 million (approximately 30.82 billion baht).

 

As CEO of Mueang Thai Insurance and a pioneer in introducing luxury brands like Hermès to Thailand, Madam Pang has seamlessly blended business acumen with a love for sport.

The Lamsam family, ranked 37th richest in Thailand by Forbes, controls financial giants like KBank and Mueang Thai Life Assurance. Beyond her corporate success, Madam Pang’s devotion to football has earned her legendary status.

 

Under her leadership, Thailand’s women’s football team competed in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, while the men’s team clinched consecutive ASEAN Cup titles in 2020 and 2022. To celebrate their 2022 triumph, she rewarded the players with 26 million baht.

 

Photo courtesy of @panglamsam Instagram via VN Express

Her dedication knows no bounds. During the 2023 World Cup qualifiers, Madam Pang pledged 1 million baht per point earned in the second round. As president of Thai football club Port FC, she propelled the team to prominence in the Thai League, organising bonding events where players won extravagant prizes, including Rolex watches, iPhones, and designer handbags, reported VN Express.

 

In February last year, she shattered glass ceilings by becoming the first woman elected as president of the Football Association of Thailand.

 

“Football is the people’s sport, and it is the hope of the entire Thai population.”

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2025-01-10

 

 

[RandolphGB]

Thailand will never progress when money and nepotism buy status over talent and achievements.

[bradiston]

She sounds an amazingly generous patron. Womens' football is becoming huge. It's refreshing to watch women taking control of their sporting lives. And reaping rewards now nearing equivalence to blokes. Golf, volleyball, tennis, footie etc etc.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, RandolphGB said:

Thailand will never progress when money and nepotism buy status over talent and achievements.

Thailands response is... give me the money sod the game