Nakhon Ratchasima: A single football has the potential to change lives by sparking new dreams among Thai youth, a belief that has driven King Power Thai Power's initiative for over eight years. This effort, a part of the King Power Group, seeks to promote and support the potential of Thai individuals, particularly in the realm of football. The project, named 'A Million Balls, A Million Powers, Creating Thai Children's Dreams,' endeavors to distribute footballs across Thailand, even reaching remote areas, to nurture dreams and aspirations that could lead to professional football careers. The project is on track to achieve its ambitious goal of delivering one million footballs within this year.
According to Thai News Agency, King Power recently advanced its mission in 2025 by delivering footballs to Boonluea Wittayanusorn School in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Led by Mr. Sarin Darongsuwan, Director of Corporate Communications for King Power Group, the initiative saw over 700 youths enthusiastically receiving the footballs. Accompanying the event was 'Leesaw' Teeratep Winothai, a renowned striker of the Thai national team, who conducted a football clinic aimed at nurturing the skills of young enthusiasts.
'Leesaw' expressed his delight in being part of the event, noting the determination in the eyes of the young participants. He emphasized the universal popularity of football and highlighted the project's role in creating opportunities for Thai youth to potentially join professional leagues or even the national team.
Currently, the 'Million Balls, Million Powers, Creating Thai Children's Dreams' project has distributed over 980,000 footballs. The project has already sparked significant changes in society, with recipients of the footballs showing tremendous potential. Many have progressed to play in professional leagues, earn athletic scholarships, and even contribute to new football academies. These developments are bringing the dreams of Thai youth closer to reality.