The Prime Minister held a party for athletes from the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.

Bangkok, Thai Government Organized a party to celebrate the success of Thai athletes at the 19th Asian Games and the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, along with an injection of prize money from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), totaling 353,925,000 baht.

On November 7, 2023 at Santimaitri Building Government House, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chaired the victory party and awarded prize money. and congratulated the athletes, coaches, sports associations and officials. Set to participate in the 19th Asian Games and the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, with Mr. Panpree Phittanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Nanat Hongchuwet at Consultation with the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Kitti Chaondee, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Aran Bunchai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand ( SAT) and Dr. Supranee Guptasa, Manager of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), also attended the event.

Also at the event were Gen. Wit Thephasadin Na Ayudhya, Secretary-General of the Olympic Committee of Thailand, along with Lt. Col. Nayanop Bhirombhakdi, Chairman of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand, Maj. Gen. Osot Pawilai, Secretary-General of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand and President of the ASEAN Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities Along with the executives of each Sports Association of Thailand, they led a group of athletes, coaches, and officials to receive awards.

Performance of the Thai national team athletes In the 19th Asian Games, they won 12 gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 32 bronze medals, finishing 8th in the overall medal table. Meanwhile, in the 4th Asian Para Games, they won 27 gold medals, 26 silver medals, and 55 bronze medals, finishing 7th in the overall medal table.

When the ceremony began, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Watched an overview video about Thai athletes competing in the 19th Asian Games and the 4th Asian Para Games before awarding prize money. and souvenirs for athletes, coaches, and sports associations who received medals. Along with presenting souvenirs to Gen. Wit Thephasadin Na Ayudhya, Secretary-General of the Olympic Committee of Thailand and Lt. Col. Nayanop Bhirombhakdi, Chairman of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand, then The Prime Minister congratulated the Thai athletes on the success of the two Asian sports events. Including guidelines for the development of the Thai sports industry in the future.

Mr. Settha Thavisin said that the Prime Minister's missions are many. And the mission that I want to come with special willingness is sports because I love playing sports, I respect it, and I have always had good wishes for sports from the private sector to the government. For the performance of Thai athletes at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games considered successful Some sports may be disappointing. Some sports performed more than expected. The government therefore organized an event to congratulate and encourage the athletes who flew the Thai flag in China. which ranked 8th in the Asian Games Considered very high when compared to the Thai population. and higher than expected

The Prime Minister also said that the government is ready to find funding sources to support the sports industry that brings fame to the country. which will require a lot of fundamental development An indispensable factor is the source of funds. Attention from the government to provide appropriate and equal care, including the issue of trainers. Confirmed that the government will find funding sources to boost the morale of the athletes. and created the 1 Sports 1 State Enterprise Plus project Including appointing a sports advisor. To develop the sports industry The intention is that the money that athletes will receive will definitely be higher. The same is true for disabled athletes who will have their pay raised. Both employment mechanisms and tax benefits

“Thank you to the private sector. and state enterprises who came to take care of the sports industry This time is a good sign for businessmen to come compete and develop athletes to be successful on the world stage. I ask all athletes to reduce their efforts. and are determined to continue creating a reputation for Thailand,” the Prime Minister

For the Thai national team athletes And the Thai athletes with disabilities received a total of 353,925,000 baht in prize money from the competition, consisting of their performance in the 19th Asian Games, winning 12 gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 32 bronze medals according to the criteria of the National Sports Development Fund. Prizes will be 2 million baht per gold medal, 1 million baht per silver medal, and 500,000 baht per bronze medal. Summary of medals for athletes, coaches, and sports associations received a total of 244,200,000 baht, divided according to each sports association as follows: 1

. Athletics Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage 10,500,000 baht

2. Golf Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage 18,000,000 baht

3.Sailing Sports Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage 8,250,000 baht

4. Karate Sports Association of Thailand 1,500,000 baht

5. Bicycle Sports Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage 2,250,000 baht

6. Kurat Sports Association of Thailand 1,500,000 baht

7. Equestrian Sports Association of Thailand 4,500,000 baht 8. Takraw Sports

Association of Thailand 86,800,000 baht

9. Taekwondo Sports Association of Thailand 7,500,000 baht

10. Sports Association Lawn Tennis of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage 1,500,000 baht

11. Table Tennis Association of Thailand 3,750,000 baht

12. Bridge Sports Association of Thailand 4,500,000 baht

13. Badminton Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage 6,300,000 baht

14. International Boxing Association of Thailand 7,500,000 baht

15. Skeet Shooting Association of Thailand 2,250,000 baht 16. Amateur Weightlifting Association of

Thailand 3,750,000 baht

17. Jujitsu Sports Association of Thailand 1,500,000 baht

18 .Rowing Sports Association of Thailand 44,450,000 baht

19. Volleyball Sports Association of Thailand 8,400,000 baht

20. Windsurfing Sports Association of Thailand 5,250,000 baht

21. Extreme Sports Association of Thailand 1,500,000 baht

22. E-Sports Association of Thailand 12,750,000 baht

, while the Thai national team of disabled athletes Performed well in the 4th Asian Para Games, winning 27 gold medals, 26 silver medals, 55 bronze medals according to the criteria of the National Sports Development Fund. Prizes will be 1 million baht per gold medal, 500,000 baht per silver medal, and 250,000 baht per bronze medal. Summary of medals for disabled athletes, coaches, and sports associations received a total of 109,725,000 baht in prize money, divided according to each sports association as follows:

1 .Sports Association for the Disabled of Thailand 86,400,000 baht

2.Sports Association for the Mentally Disabled of Thailand 10,875,000 baht

3.Sports Association for the Intellectually Disabled of Thailand 3,000,000 baht

4.Sports Association for the Blind of Thailand 9,450,000 baht

Source: Thai News Agency