FAT will severely discipline individuals who make serious mistakes.
Following the unfortunate incident at the draw for the 2025 Southeast Asian U.19 Futsal Championship finals, where the Chinese flag was mistakenly displayed instead of the Vietnamese flag on the draw ballot, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has issued an official statement.
Madam Pang, President of FAT, called to apologize to the President of VFF.
Accordingly, Mr. Adisak Benjasiriwan - Vice President in charge of futsal and beach soccer of FAT, sent a sincere apology to the VFF and the people of Vietnam, affirming that FAT always respects all member countries and their national symbols.
Immediately, FAT established an investigation committee to investigate and discipline those responsible. FAT affirmed that the error originated from the organizers of the draw.
FAT President Nualphan Lamsam (Madam Pang) has sent official apology letters to both the VFF and the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF).
"It was an unintentional mistake, and I hope for forgiveness."
Mr. Adisak Benjasiriwan, Vice President in charge of futsal and beach soccer of the FAT, will personally travel to Vietnam on October 29th to deliver the FAT's apology. The FAT emphasized that this was an unintentional mistake, not a sign of disrespect, and hopes that the VFF and the Vietnamese people will graciously accept the apology. The FAT also reaffirmed its commitment to raising operational standards and maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
In an apology letter sent to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and its President Tran Quoc Tuan on the evening of October 28, Madam Pang wrote: "On behalf of the FAT, I would like to express my deepest regret and sincerest apologies for the unfortunate incident involving the incorrect placement of the Vietnamese flag during the draw for the 2025 Southeast Asian U.19 Futsal Championship, to be held in Thailand on October 28, 2025."
The unfortunate incident occurred on October 28th.
The FAT president expressed her deep regret over the incident: "This absolutely does not reflect the respect and appreciation that FAT has for all member federations and their national symbols. We are fully aware of the seriousness of this mistake and take full responsibility for the oversight that occurred." Madam Pang affirmed that FAT has immediately taken corrective measures, reviewed and strengthened event organization procedures to ensure that such mistakes will never happen again.
"FAT and I personally deeply appreciate your (Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan's) continued understanding and support, and I would like to reaffirm our firm commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect in all AFF events hosted by FAT," Madam Pang wrote in her apology letter, after she called to apologize to VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/fat-thanh-lap-uy-ban-dieu-tra-vu-sai-quoc-ky-sang-viet-nam-truc-tiep-xin-loi-vff-185251029011827299.htm
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