Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has fined the Football Association of Thailand US$ 75,000 (RM 345,900) for allegedly having fans in the stadium. in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2023 at Jomtien Beach, Pattaya City in March.
In the competition, There was a group of football fans who violated the rules of the competition, Article 65.1, which said a group of football fans. show inappropriate behavior at the fireworks fair Which violates the regulations on disciplinary and ethics of the AFC, where the AFC has filed charges according to the offense 4 times as follows:
The 1st offense in the match between Thailand and Saudi Arabia on March 16, 2023 will result in a fine of US$ 15,000.
The second offense in the match between Thailand and Afghanistan on March 18, 2023 will result in a fine of US$ 15,000.
3rd offense in the match between Thailand and Bahrain on March 20, 2023, punishable by a fine of US$ 25,000.
4th offense in the match between the Thai national team and the United Arab Emirates on March 22, 2023, punishable by a fine of US$ 15,000.
A total of 4 offenses totaling a fine of US$ 70,000 or about RM 345,900.
“Being entrusted to host the AFC beach soccer tournament It is a matter of pride for Thailand. We prepare to support the tournament with 16 teams in Asia. By choosing the location of the competition in Pattaya, this competition has been well received by both Thai and foreign audiences throughout the tournament. It is also promoted as a tourist destination of Thailand together with the eyes of foreigners. To promote the tourists who will travel in the future.” Adisak Benjasiriwan, Vice President of the Association and President of Futsal and Beach Soccer Development Referring of FA Thailand, said
“As for the event with a group of football fans setting off fireworks Until leading to a penalty of more than 2 million baht, which is a pity Therefore would like to ask for the cooperation of such football fans to consider the damage that has occurred from breaking the rules The offense that occurs each time, whether it’s football, futsal or beach football. will be punished cumulatively And at present, Thailand is expected to be severely punished. which may be banned from organizing the competition would like this group of football fans to understand and look at the impact of the damage that occurs in the present and in the future as well”
Credit Photo : AFC
