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World Cup loses its pull — Thai brands hold back on advertising
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Thailand’s commercial response to the 2026 World Cup has fallen short of expectations as inconvenient match times, a costly subscription package and a broadcasting-rights agreement concluded shortly before the tournament discouraged advertisers and reduced wider economic activity.
Key facts
- Economic activity generated by the tournament is now expected to total between THB15 billion and THB16 billion, about 20% below the initial projection of THB18 billion.
- With the tournament due to conclude on July 19, media and economic analysts said the atmosphere surrounding the event had been noticeably quieter than during previous World Cups and other major international sporting competitions.
- Thai viewers were required to purchase an annual package costing THB5,999, excluding 7% value-added tax, to watch on two devices.
- JAS paid US$70 million, or more than THB2.304 billion, for rights covering the 2026 and 2030 World Cups as well as other FIFA competitions.
- The US$70 million investment secured FIFA content through the 2030 World Cup and could help the company establish MONOMAX as a major sports-content platform.
- Only one advertising package, priced at THB20 million, was offered, without smaller alternatives
Summary
With the tournament due to conclude on July 19, media and economic analysts said the atmosphere surrounding the event had been noticeably quieter than during previous World Cups and other major international sporting competitions.
Economic activity generated by the tournament is now expected to total between THB15 billion and THB16 billion, about 20% below the initial projection of THB18 billion.