Bangkok--2 Nov--Spark Communications
Visa, a proud sponsor of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 in Thailand, is celebrating the event with exclusive discounts on FIFA Futsal merchandise at all four official tournament stadiums.
Anyone using a Visa card to purchase more than 3,000 baht worth of merchandise FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 retail locations are eligible for a 30% discount on their next item purchased. The discounts apply only to merchandise purchases at the official competition stadiums: Bangkok Futsal Arena, Indoor Stadium Huamark, Nimibutr Stadium and KoratChatChai Hall.
This is the first time in history that the FIFA Futsal World Cup will be held in Thailand. Over the years, Visa has been a major sponsor of sporting, cultural, and academic events, and the FIFA Futsal World Cup is another occasion for Visa cardholders to celebrate in this world-class competition.
SomboonKrobteeranon, Visa Country Manager, Thailand, said: “The excitement is building for the FIFA Futsal World Cup, a first-ever event for Thailand, and we want to reward all our cardholders when they go to the matches. In August, we already offered special privileges on early-bird tickets and now we want to keep that buzz going with this special merchandise promotion. This will be a key sporting event for Thailand and we expect huge crowds for this exciting tournament.”
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.
To purchase tickets, Visa cardholders can visit the www.fifa.com/thailand2012 website, buy direct from one of Thai Ticket Major’s outlets or call 02-2623456 for more information.
Win free Tickets to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 Matches
Visa Debit Kasikorn Thai Card at Supersports Promotion
Spend 3,000 THB or more at Supersports retail locations for a chance to receive two tickets to group phase or round of 16 matches.
Spend for 5,000 THB or more at Supersports retail locations for a chance to receive two tickets to quarterfinals, semifinals, or final round matches.
For more information on the promotion, visit: https://mycard.kbankcard.com/TH/Promotion/Pages/O0010.aspx
GSB Visa Debit Card Promotion
Spend minimum of 1,000 THB with your GSB Visa Debit Card from 15 September 2012 — 31 October 2012to be eligible to receive a ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012.
For more information on the promotion, visit: http://www.gsb.or.th/promotion/detail.php?id=39
Visa and FIFA Sponsorship
Visa is an Official FIFA Partner with global rights in the financial services product category for all FIFA World Cup? activities. Debuting as an official sponsor at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Visa’s FIFA sponsorship runs through 2014 and includes the rights to the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil?. Visa uses its FIFA sponsorship to build its business and extend value and benefits to various stakeholders around the globe through marketing programs which drive brand preference and product usage. As a FIFA Partner, Visa receives worldwide exclusive access to the FIFA World Cup? and more than 40 other FIFA competitions, providing opportunities to tap into the passions and reach of the “world’s favorite sport.” For more information on Visa’s FIFA sponsorship, visit www.visa.com/fifamediakit.
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