Puncak Silat Sports Association issued a statement to apologize for the drama that “Buk” Suchal Chaweewan, graphic designer famous in Thai design industry Out to post through Facebook. After their designs appear on the national team shirts without permission.
On May 12, Daewoo Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam, Asst. Prof. Chongrak Khaewkaew, Secretary-General and Mr. Nakkhak Thongkham, Deputy Secretary-General of the Pancak Silat Sports Association of Thailand Together to press a press conference about the issue of “Buk” Suchal Chaweewan, a 37-year-old graphic designer who has been in the Thai design industry for a long time. came out to post messages through their own Facebook Clarification after receiving the message and seeing the text in the font of Thailand’s name, the word “Thailand”, which is a copyrighted design of one’s own design to appear in the competition of the Thai national team Panchak Silat athletes The 31st SEA Games battle uniform without permission
by both Asst. Prof. Chongrak Khaewkaew, Secretary-General and Mr. Nakrab Thongkham, Deputy Secretary-General of the Panchak Silat Sports Association of Thailand jointly stated on the issue that
The association has no intention of infringing any copyrights. What happened was an expensive lesson that we had to go back and improve in order not to cause regret like this again.
In each competition, the Technical Presidency coordinates with the store to purchase the uniforms that will be provided for the competition. Which the association has been working with this shop for almost 10 years.
Each time there will be a check on the integrity of the racing kit from the association staff first. But this time, there was an error, which was not doing a good inspection from when the shop brought the kit to deliver it just 1 day before coming to compete.
Since the incident, we have tried to contact all channels with the owner of the work. but still unable to contact the person
At this time, Mr. Panu Utairat, President of the Panchak Silat Sports Association of Thailand Contacting the copyright owner to negotiate a conclusion And there is a possibility that may need to coordinate with the Ministry of Commerce to act as an intermediary to find a solution in this matter. But expected to be able to find a conclusion by this evening
While the impact of such a matter that may affect the army of Thai athletes, Nakrab Thongkham revealed that if today can not come to a conclusion on this matter. The association must require athletes to use a spare jersey for competition instead. Because the athletes already have 2 sets each and the reserve sets don’t have the logo in question. Regarding the mental state, the children were quite shocked. and worried about what happened But we have told everyone to do the best work. must be able to distinguish The matter that arises is a problem from the association. May everyone rest and prepare to the fullest.
“Finally, the association I have to say that since we haven’t been able to contact the copyright owner yet. So I would like to apologize to the copyright owner and reiterate that we have no intention of infringing on your copyright in any way. The mistake that occurred because of ignorance, the carelessness that occurred this time was a valuable lesson for the Association. And finally, if the matter goes to paying for the money The association is ready to pay for sure. And if there is progress, the association will inform you again,” Asst. Prof. Chongrak Kewkaew said.