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Transforming Lives Throughout Asia Through the Power of Football

Too Many Dreams Left Unfulfilled:

Imagine growing up in a community where the joy of football, the strength of teamwork, and the sense of belonging are always out of reach. Across Asia, this is the daily reality for too many people - but together, we can change that.

Play Football Asia exists to bring the life-changing power of football to the communities that need it most. By creating opportunities to play, connect, and grow, we aim to improve young lives, unite people, and inspire hope.

Empowering Communities Through Football:

Play Football Asia is a registered not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, dedicated to giving back, creating opportunities, inspiring hope, and connecting communities through football across Asia.

Our approach is built on real experience. With a professional background in education, working with children and adults with special needs, grassroots football coaching, and the charity sector, I’ve always been driven by a passion for helping others. After more than 20 years of visiting Thailand - and nearly two years living and working there - my connection to the country runs deep, and my commitment to giving back is personal.

Our focus is simple:

  • Deliver community outreach, events, and initiatives that bring people together, strengthen social bonds, and create pathways to opportunity.

  • Create inclusive football programmes that increase physical activity, improve well-being, and inspire hope.

  • Champion equal opportunities for all genders, ages, and abilities.

We will begin in Thailand - but our vision reaches across the ASEAN region and, eventually, all of Asia.

A Future United Through Football:

Imagine a young person in the remote regions of Thailand experiencing the joy of joining their first organised football activity - building confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging along the way.

Our vision is to create these moments of inspiration, connection, and hope - one community at a time.

Investing in Hope, One Goal at a Time:

Play Football Asia is now officially established as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, marking the beginning of an exciting journey to create meaningful change across communities in Asia through football.

As we take our first steps, we are seeking like-minded sponsors, partners, and supporters to join us in laying the foundations for long-term impact.

Your early support will enable us to:

  • Build Strong Foundations: Strengthen our presence by developing key relationships with sponsors, partners, and community organisations.

  • Engage and Inspire: Host events, football activities, and outreach programmes that promote physical activity, improve well-being, and showcase the power of football to unite communities.

  • Demonstrate Impact: Deliver pilot programmes, and community-led activities that prove what’s possible when people come together through football.

By investing in hope today, you’ll help us open doors, create opportunities, and bring the joy and benefits of football to the communities that need it most.

Be The Change:

Please join us in helping Play Football Asia bring hope, opportunity, and connection to communities across Asia. Together, we can bring the joy and love of football to every corner of Asia, creating lasting positive impacts on countless lives.

Reach Out and Join Our Journey:

For more information or to get involved, please contact us at:

Founder / Director, Adam Thornton:

Email Address: info@playfootballasia.com