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Thailand closer to missing out on watching World Cup

Passengers look at a giant model of the official Trionda football and a replica of the World Cup trophy displayed at Mexico City International Airport on May 15. The tournament will open on June 11. (Photo: Reuters)

The government is showing signs of throwing in the towel on bringing World Cup football matches to Thai TV screens, after the private sector and sponsors showed no interest in helping fund the cost.

One week after Prime Minister Auntin Charnvirakul promised Thais would see the matches on free TV, Prime Minister’s Office Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi on Tuesday acknowledged the obstacles to fulfilling the pledge.

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