‘War Elephants’ fight ‘Philippines’ in the King’s Cup in Songkhla at 8:00 p.m. on October 11. Another match ‘Syria’ clashes with ‘Taji’.
After the senior Thai football team, led by Japanese coach Masatada Ishii, did not advance to the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Asian zone, the FIFA Day calendar program in October, between 7-15 October 2024, will be the 50th King’s Cup football tournament, which is an International ‘A’ Match instead. Most recently, the Thai national team, led by Japanese coach Masatada Ishii, just invaded to defeat old rivals “Golden Star” Vietnam at My Dinh Stadium, Hanoi, 2-1.
Most recently, on September 13, at the Tinsulanonda Conference Room, 3rd floor, Tinsulanonda Stadium, Songkhla Province, there was a press conference and draw for the “King’s Cup 2024” football tournament, which will feature 4 countries, led by host Thailand, ranked 101st in the world, Syria, ranked 93rd in the world, Tajikistan, ranked 103rd in the world. And the Philippines, ranked 147th in the world
The event was honored by Dr. Chanwit Pholchiwin, Vice President of the Football Association of Thailand. Mr. Supit Pitaktham, Director-General of the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department (Competition Management) and Mr. Somnuk Promkhieo, Governor of Songkhla Province officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding for the 50th King’s Cup Football Tournament.
The highlight of the event is the draw for the semi-finals. The results show that Thailand will meet the Philippines and Syria will meet Tajikistan. The semi-finals will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024. The first match will be at 4:30 p.m. Syria will meet and the second match will be at 8:00 p.m. Thailand will meet the Philippines
The third-place and final rounds will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024. Starting with the third-place match at 4:30 p.m. and the final match at 8:00 p.m. All matches will be held at Tinsulanond Stadium. The
Thai national team has won the King’s Cup 17 times out of the 49 previous tournaments. In the most recent match in 2023, hosted by Chiang Mai. The War Elephants defeated Lebanon 2-1 in the semi-finals before losing 4-5 on penalties to Iraq in the final. After a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes of regular time.
Japanese coach Masatada Ishii said that after the สมัคร ufabet game with Vietnam. He told the players that after returning from the national team camp. They should try to develop and improve themselves to a higher level than they are now in order to have a chance to return to the national team again in the next round. After this, they will have to follow the players’ form in the Thai League. In order to see players with good performances come into the next tournament.
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Dr. Chanwit Pholchiwin said that on behalf of the Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage. Today I would like to represent the president of the association, Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam, the association’s board of directors. Athletes and coaches of the Thai national football team. Everyone feels honored to visit the historical port city. And is an important economic center for the people of the South. It is a center of tourism, society, culture, including sports. Which has promoted and supported the development of football at both the Thai national team and professional league levels for a long time.
The King’s Cup football tournament is a very important tournament of the Football Association of Thailand. Because it is a trophy that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great granted to the Thai football industry since 1968. Until His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, who has the potential and readiness in every aspect to host the 50th time. Which is considered an auspicious year for the country on the auspicious occasion. Of His Majesty the King’s 6th cycle birthday anniversary or 72 years old. The King’s Cup football tournament is also considered the second oldest international football cup in Asia.
For the Football Association of Thailand, the policy is to create a trend of Thai football throughout the country. So that football fans can participate and be close to international football competitions. As well as help stimulate the economy and tourism in the area according to the government’s policy. Like this time, it is the 9th time that the association has come out to organize a competition in the province.
Songkhla has been considered by the association’s committee and is fully prepared according to the AFC standards. Including the competition field, training field, and accommodation. Importantly, it is also the province with the most football fanaticism in Thailand. According to the statistics, the highest number of football fans ever occurred in “Songkhla” with 36,715 people in Division 1 football in 2011.
This competition will be a FIFA International A Match level competition with 4 teams participating, including the Thai national team, ranked 101st in the world and the 15-time champion. The Syrian national team, ranked 93rd in the world. The Tajikistan national team, ranked 103rd in the world and the champion in 2022, and the Philippines national team, ranked 147th in the world. The first match, the semi-finals, will be held on October 11, 2024. The final match will be held on October 14, 2024 at Tinsulanon Stadium.
Of course, the Thai national football team has never won this trophy outside of Bangkok, but there is always a first time for everything. We hope that this first time will happen in Songkhla Province. In addition to the coaches and Thai national football players who are ready to work hard. We would like to ask football fans in Songkhla, the South, and all over Thailand to send their support and encouragement to the Thai national team in this competition.
Finally, I believe that all Songkhla brothers and sisters are waiting for this competition. Because since the 13th Asian Games in 1998. This is the first time in 26 years that the Thai national football team has returned to this sacred stadium. We hope to see the atmosphere of “the stadium is broken” like it happened before and return to win the King’s Cup for the first time in 7 years.
Mr. Supit Pitaktham, Director-General of the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department. As the Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 50th King’s Cup Football Tournament in 2024, said. “Songkhla Province is very ready to organize the 50th King’s Cup Football Tournament in 2024 after waiting 56 years to host.”
“As the chairman of the organizing committee for this competition. I would like to thank the Football Association of Thailand, the governor of Songkhla. The Sports Authority of Thailand, the government and private sectors for supporting the organization of this competition. Which is considered an economic stimulus for Songkhla and neighboring provinces.
In particular, Songkhla Province has a goal to make “Songkhla a sports city” by supporting and promoting the organization of competitions in all types of sports. Promoting children and youth to be the seedlings of sports in each category. And establishing the Songkhla Provincial Sports Committee and the Songkhla Provincial Sports Committee Fund.”
“Songkhla Province is confident that its bid to host the 50th King’s Cup Football Tournament. In 2024 will play an important role in inspiring Songkhla youth to become professional football players and promote and develop football in the lower southern region. The organization of the Songkhla King’s Cup Football Tournament will help meet the tourism needs of 7 southern provinces: Songkhla, Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, Satun, Phatthalung, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. During the competition on 11 and 14 October 2024
Songkhla Province expects tens of thousands of Malaysian and Singaporean tourists to visit Songkhla Province. Which will stimulate the sluggish economy in the area by hundreds of millions of baht. After deducting all expenses. The host of the competition will give the income to groups, clubs, and associations related to sports in 16 districts of Songkhla Province to achieve the goal of success. As ‘Songkhla, the City of Sports’ and promote tourism. “Stimulate the local economy,” said the chairman of the competition organizing committee.
While Mr. Somnuk Promkhieo, Governor of Songkhla Province, talked about the readiness to organize the competition that “After the Sports Authority of Thailand, Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced the elevation of Songkhla Province to be a sports city “Songkhla Sports City” in Sports for Excellence on September 26, 2019 and became a co-host of the 33rd SEA Games in 2025 with Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla Provinces, we have prepared in advance.”
“As soon as we received confirmation from the Football Association of Thailand to host the 50th King’s Cup football tournament, we ordered the appointment of the organizing committee and held a meeting to prepare each department according to the standards set by the association in every aspect, including the competition field and training field. We have improved the grass, Tinsulanont Stadium, and the buildings to be 100% ready.”
“As for the hotels for athletes, the province has held a meeting to prepare hotel operators to prepare accommodation and food according to international standards for athletes and officials from all participating countries. There are 3 hotels: 1. Laguna Grand Hotel & Spa, 63 rooms; 2. BP Samila Beach Hotel, 70 rooms; and 3. Buri Sriphu Hotel, 27 rooms.”
“On this occasion, as a representative of Songkhla Province, I would like to thank the Football Association of Thailand, Mr. Supit Pitaktham, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the 50th King’s Cup Football Tournament, the Sports Authority of Thailand, the government and private sectors that have helped support the organization of the tournament. I would like to confirm our readiness in every aspect to organize this tournament.”