Futsal fever has hit Thailand and now Visa cardholders from all over the world can enjoy an exclusive opportunity to buy early bird tickets for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012.
The Futsal World Cup takes place every four years and this is the first time in history that it will be held in Thailand. To celebrate this occasion, Visa is partnering with financial institutions to use the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 sponsorship to bring exclusive promotions to cardholders, offering them unique experiences and a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness futsal history in the making.
Somboon Krobteeranon, Country Manager, Thailand, Visa said: “Football is a major sport in Thailand and we can now feel the excitement building for this international event. Football lovers will now be able to book their tickets early if they take advantage of the special opportunity though Visa. This will be a key sporting event for Thailand and we expect huge crowds for this exciting tournament.”
Worawi Makudi, President, The Football Association of Thailand said: “The FIFA Futsal World Cup experience are coming to Thailand now, with warmest support from FIFA official partner “VISA International”. The 52 matches with 27 days ticket will privileges to VISA customers’ for early bird sales with valuable and reasonable price start from THB 100 to 900 only. FIFA and Local Organizer Committee believe the 180,000 tickets will get a good support from Thai Futsal Lover and SOLD OUT! soon”.
In order to take advantage of Visa exclusive privileges of the early bird tickets, Visa cardholders can visit the www.fifa.com/thailand2012 website and order early bird tickets or simply go to one of Thai Ticket Major’s outlets or call 02-2623456 for more information. Visa cardholders will have exclusive rights to get the best seats at the games and also a 10% discount will be open from July 21st during this period.
The FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 will see the top 24 teams from all over the world compete for the title in the 52 matches that will take place from November 1st to November 18th, 2012. The four stadiums which will be used for the competition are Bangkok Futsal Arena, Indoor Stadium Huamark, Nimibutr Stadium and Korat ChatChai Hall. Great opportunities for Thai people to have experience of FIFA World cup with reasonable ticket price start from THB 100 to 900 only. “BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW WITH VISA CARD”
About Visa
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world’s most advanced processing networks—VisaNet—that is capable of handling more than 20,000 transactions a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank, and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit www.corporate.visa.com.
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