The harassment scandal in Thailand U-23 National Team drag the name Madam Pang the manager. There is even a suspicion that he will be removed from his position.
As previously reported, the Thai Football Federation (FAT) is currently investigating cases of sexual harassment that occurred in the country’s U-23 national team squad.
Madam Pangas Nualphan Lamsam is called, was involved in this scandal not only because of his position as national team manager but also because the perpetrator of the sexual harassment was reportedly his assistant.
Chronology of the Sex Harassment Scandal in the Thailand U-23 National Team
The incident of sexual harassment, according to reports Siam Sports quoted by the media Vietnam VTC.vn, occurred on June 13 last. At that time Thailand U-23 National Team partying.
All players, coaching staff, and staff, including Madam Pang, took part in the party which was held after the Thailand U-23 national team won a tournament.
On June 16, reports emerged of inappropriate words and actions from a female staff member towards the national team players Thailand U-23. The woman was then identified as Madam Pang’s assistant.
Not long after, Madam Pang made a public apology and confirmed that strict action had been taken against her employees.
Within days, FAT President Somyot Poompanmoung decided to open an investigation by the Ethics Committee. Previously, FAT also confirmed that this incident was very serious and would be thoroughly investigated.
Madam Pang’s actions
Madam Pang immediately apologized for the actions of his staff. He also confirmed that he would fully cooperate with FAT in its investigation.
“I am a person who sincerely loves football for 15 years. I am very concerned about what happened. I have immediately warned and dealt with my subordinates when I learned of the incident. I promise it will not happen again in the future, and I am ready to comply and cooperate “As best as possible with FAT, both at the national team and club level, in order to maintain the positive image, beauty and sanctity of Thai football,” said Madam Pang.
However, VTC.vn claims that rumors surrounding the scandal continue to circulate in the public. As a result, “the tycoon Nualphan Lamsam could completely lose the position of national team manager to someone else.”
(krs/nds)
