On July 7, 2026, Mr. Surasak Panjeranworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, together with Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association of Thailand, presided over the 'FA Thailand Awards 2025/2026' ceremony at The Grand Fourwings Convention Hotel, Bangkok, to honor key figures in the Thai football industry. During the event, Mr. Surasak announced a proactive policy to implement the 'Youth League' project nationwide, spanning from the sub-district and provincial levels to the national level. This initiative aims to build a strong and sustainable football ecosystem, focusing on human resource development and providing youth in all areas with access to standardized competitions to pave the way toward becoming professional footballers and Thai national team representatives in the future. This is considered a crucial foundation for the stable development of the country's sports industry.