Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Acknowledged and thanked all relevant agencies for accelerating action to solve the case of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ordering a ban for not being able to use the Thai flag in sporting events. at the international level
After the Prime Minister has assigned the Sports Authority of Thailand to coordinate with Vada To clarify that Thailand has already solved the legal problem in order for Vada to proceed to unlock the measures. Thailand has expedited the resolution of legal issues. According to the Government Gazette, the Royal Decree amending the Sports Doping Control Act B.E. 2555 B.E. 2521 after it has been approved by the Cabinet. Thailand will have the right to offer to host international sporting events again.
for the next step It is an action for Thailand to return to use the Thai flag in international competitions. Including the right to perform the duties of Thai sports personnel on behalf of the Thai government and the World Sports Organization back
Now it is nice to say that The relevant Thai authorities have been informed by Wada that Thailand has taken steps to revise its compliance with the Wada Charter. It is expected that Wada will continue to proceed by bringing this issue to the general meeting of Wada. liberate Thailand from “A group of countries that do not comply with the rules of Wada” in February 2022, when the list of Thailand was removed. Thailand will have the right to offer to host international sporting events again.
Mr Thanakorn said that the Prime Minister and the government are determined to speed up the solution to the problem as quickly as possible. Because I know that it is a sensitive matter for the minds of athletes. and Thai sports fans Ready to charge relevant agencies to check Update rules to comply with international regulations. including coordinating with international agencies regularly in order not to affect the morale of Thai athletes, the economy, the image of the country All related parties including Thai sports fans. The government is ready to fully support Thai athletes competing in major sports events. Especially during May 12-23, where Thai athletes will participate in the 31st SEA Games.
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