Japanese J-League, and Thai Premier League have signed an agreement on cooperation. For the TPL, it is the first of this kind while Bangkok Glass FC, is close to sign a similar paper with two J-League clubs.At the middle of February a strategical agreement was signed in Bangkok between the J-League and the Thai Premier League. Jointly responsible for the successful signing was Yoshiaki Maruyama. Latter played for Chonburi and Thai Port FC. He was very much pleased with the fact that the contract has come about. During his time in Thailand, the country has become his second home, thus the former J-League player revealed. The contract comprises of the following topics.
1) exchange information that will lead to improved management of the league. 2) exchange of knowledge in hosting football clinics and coaching seminars. 3) exchange of coaches, referees, athletes and medical staff. 4) friendly match between the clubs in Thailand and Japan. 5) to host tournaments, friendly matches and training camps for athletes in each class. 6) promote Thai players to give them a chance to join a club in the J-League. 7) support in the field of marketing. 8) to support the broadcast of matches from each league in each of the country. 9) help to promote cooperation between clubs of each league. 10) co-organizing social activities.
The exchange program for referees is certainly very commendable. However, already during past two years the TPL was talking about the to have referees from Japan for important league games. At last this subject was on the agenda just recently for the league finish in 2011. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen in the end. Actually another inquiry of an exchange for referees is on Thai FA table as she has been approached by the Chinese League. China would like to have at least two Thai refs who should whistle in the CSL. One reason are the corruption cases of the younger past. However, on the other hand Chinese referees should whistle in Thailand. Humph.
Concerning point nine, Bangkok Glass obviously is one clubs club which does need any help from either league sides. The club is just in talks with Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka from the J-League about a partnership. A Thai delegation already visited Japan in January and just recently and a visit in return happened where further more details had been discussed. On this occasion, Cerezo and Vissel had a close look at LEO Stadium. Beside, particularly with interest on the clubs youth academy which is under the management of German Hans Emser. There are pictures of the visit on the website of Bangkok Glass. Already for many years the club is in an exchange programme with Bayer Leverkusen. Thus allows youngsters to travel to Germany and train with the Bundesliga side.
Japan's J-League by the measure of all things, is Asia best league. So why not cooperate and learning from the best. It is TPL's dream to belong with the best league in Asia at one time. But there is a long way to go to and compared to the J-League, Thailand possibly is 15 years behind. However, only such agreements will not help as long as the TPL is not willing to change and improve things within their own organization.
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