Being members of a league at a particular level also affects the eligibility for Cup competitions.
37-500: Thai League 3 or Thailand Regional Championship , commonly known as the T3 , is the third level of Thai football . It was started in 2017 First season. In 2017, the League is divided in 2 regions and participated by 32 clubs 1st-4th clubs from 8 regions which are former members Regional League Division 2 and debutants in the season. A national third tier of Football Association of Thailand
74-531: A large number of visitors to the stadium and watching through live broadcasts but in terms of benefits, the Thai League receives royalties for broadcasting live matches at an ever-lower value after the end of season 2022-23 Thai League is only worth 50 million baht, an amount that risks collapsing the league. On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Kornwee Phrissanantakul, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Thai League Company Limited and Patis Supapong, Secretary General of
111-542: A part of the Thai Premier League. The Thailand football league system in 2006 season before combined the Thai Premier League , Division 1 , Division 2 and Provincial League together in 2007 is listed below: Level Football Leagues In the 2007 season, Division 1 was divided into two groups (22 clubs). In the 2008 season, Division 2 also was divided into two groups. Until the 2009 season,
148-491: Is listed below: Thai Premier League The Thai League 1 ( Thai : ไทยลีก 1 , pronounced as ไท-หลีก-หนึ่ง ), often referred to as T1 , is the highest level of the Thai football league system . Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Thai League 2 . Seasons typically run from August to May, with each team playing 30 games: two against each other team, one home and one away. It
185-532: Is sponsored by Toyota Motor Thailand and therefore officially known as the Hilux Revo Thai League . In the Thai League, most games are played on Saturday and Sunday evenings, occasionally being played on Wednesday and Friday evening fixtures. Thailand has had league-football competition since 1916. Before the inception of the Thai League, the highest level of club football was the semi-professional league Kor Royal Cup ( Thai : ถ้วย ก. ) which
222-778: The Football Association of Thailand changed the name of Yai Cup (ถ้วยใหญ่) to the Kor Royal Cup (ถ้วย ก.) and changed the name of Noi Cup (ถ้วยน้อย) to the Khǒr Royal Cup (ถ้วย ข.) and added the Khor Royal Cup (ถ้วย ค.) and the Ngor Royal Cup (ถ้วย ง.) to the Football Royal Cup competitions. In 1996 season, The Thai Premier League , The top level of football league
259-488: The Football Association of Thailand in the Royal Patronage has called a meeting of representatives of 16 Thai League member clubs to find a solution and offer suggestions after the auction to buy Thai League licenses is not as expected. The recommendation from the majority of 16 teams is for all 16 teams to manage and find benefits among themselves ( Premier League Model), which will bring information and details to
296-544: The Football Royal Cup was the football competitions of Thailand at that time. The Thailand football competition system before 1996 is listed below: In 1916, Football Association of Thailand was found Yai Cup (ถ้วยใหญ่, i.e. "big cup") and Noi Cup (ถ้วยน้อย, i.e. "small cup") for the purpose of annual football competitions in Thailand. In 1962, because of the abundant football clubs in Thailand then
333-725: The Provincial League 2006, TOT and Nakhon Pathom began the practice of moving to play in the Thai Premier League 2007 . The proposed merger of the Provincial League and Thai Premier League into one entity, though supported by the Football Association of Thailand, had been attempted several times without success. Finally, in January 2007, the FAT announced a merger that would make the Provincial League
370-697: The Provincial League was organized by the Sports Authority of Thailand ; relegation was to the Pro League 2 for the next season. There are two separate football league competitions in Thailand in the meantime. Although there are two separate leagues in Thailand, only the winner and runner-up from the Thai Premier League , which is controlled by Football Association of Thailand, are eligible to play in AFC Champions League and AFC Cup respectively. In 2004 season, Provincial League
407-701: The Thai Division 1 League . Raj Pracha duly won the championship stage and were promoted with Chiangrai United of the Northern League and Narathiwat of the Southern League. The league was also created so it would combat against the rival Provincial League. With future growth moving the Pro League to join the 2nd Division. Close to the end of 2016 about the upcoming professional third-tier league, referred to as either "Thai League 3" most of
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#1732780125560444-639: The Thai League 2 and the top three teams from the Thai League 2 are promoted in their place. In the past the champions played in AFC Champions League playoffs and AFC Cup for the champions of Thai FA Cup . Due to reforms from the AFC for the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup format, there is no more a direct qualification spot for the AFC Champions League for that Thai Champion, for the time being. From 2012 Thai clubs has 1 automatic spot to
481-422: The Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season. Here you can view the season's in more detail. The list below details of the Thai League 3 sponsors have been and what they called the competition: Thai football league system Level League(s)/Division(s) Before the top level of Thai football league, Thai Premier League was constituted in 1996,
518-532: The Thai Premier League , which is controlled by Football Association of Thailand, are eligible to play in AFC Champions League and AFC Cup respectively. Level Football Leagues In 2006 season, Provincial League renamed Professional League by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the Division 2 League was founded by the Football Association of Thailand in this season, 1st and 3rd of
555-435: The 5–2 result at the end. In the 2012 season , Muangthong United under Serbian head coach Slaviša Jokanović , had become the first club in the league history that completed the season with an unbeaten record. Muangthong finished at the top of the final standing with 25 wins and 9 draws. The Buriram Dominance refers to the 2013 to 2015 season, when Buriram United won Thai Premier League in three consecutive seasons as
592-523: The Association Executive Council meeting on Monday 3 July. On July 18, 2023, the Thai League club meeting launched the #SAVETHAILEAGUE initiative to raise funds for Thai League clubs directly from football fans by purchasing a package to watch live broadcasts directly from your favorite team to address the issue of low Thai League values. There are 16 clubs in the league, with three promoted teams from Thai League 2 replacing
629-402: The Thai League. During the course of a season, which lasts from August to May, each club plays the others twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for a total of 30 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then head-to-head, then goal difference , and then goals scored. At
666-696: The Thai and elevate the league globally through commitment to world-class level management and marketing which incorporates multifaceted promotion through various media to draw attention to league competition and cups. This rebranding earned the Good Design Award in the Brand Identity branch from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion . The rebranding of the Thai League from 2017 to 2023 has been well received in terms of viewership with
703-438: The end of each season, the club with the most points is crowned champion. If points are equal, the head-to-head, the goal difference and then goals scored determine the winner. If still equal, teams are deemed to occupy the same position. If there is a tie for the championship, for relegation, or for qualification to other competitions, a play-off match at a neutral venue decides rank. The three lowest placed teams are relegated into
740-462: The first club in the league history. The three titles in that period included two invincible titles which Buriram United completed Thai Premier League campaign unbeaten in 2013 and 2015 season . In 2017, Football Association of Thailand decided to rebrand Thai Premier League into Thai League 1. Since its inception in 1996 the Thai Premier League has relied upon local sponsorship. Re-branding initiatives seek to foster an international identity for
777-594: The group stage and 1 playoff spot for the Thai FA Cup Winners and 1 playoff spot for the thai league runner-up. However, since 2021 , Thai clubs have two group stage spots for League Champion and FA Cup winner , and two teams in play-off spots for runner-up and third in the league. To be used for allocating slots in the 2024–25 season. Updated on 25 May 2022. (Source) The Thai League has been sponsored since 1996 until 2003 and has been sponsored again since 2010. The sponsor has been able to determine
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#1732780125560814-513: The issue of low attendance and lack of local loyalties while the Provincial league suffered the financial issue. In 2007 , Thai League was integrated with Provincial League completely. Chonburi from the Provincial League was the first champion of the new Thailand Premier League in the 2007 season. In 2009 season , there were significant changes in the lead to the new era of the Thai Premier League . Asian Football Confederation declared
851-545: The local supporters to backup the clubs. Osotspa changed their home stadium to Saraburi Province , TOT moved to play in Kanchanaburi , Royal Navy played in Rayong Province while Thailand Tobacco Monopoly integrated to Samut Sakhon Province and rebranded to TTM Samut Sakhon. Muangthong United were promoted from Thai Division 1 League in that season and won Thai Premier League in their first year in
888-816: The number of teams from all leagues in the High division will consist of 16 clubs. In 2008 season no team in Provincial League was promoted to Division 2 League. However, in the 2009 season, FAT needed to develop the Thai football league system and specify the quality of the team in high-division for conforming to AFC regulation. Consequently, they determined to adjust the Division 2 competition form by combining it with Provincial League and dividing Division 2 league into 5 regions (Bangkok and perimeter, Central and Eastern, Northern, North-Eastern, and Southern). The Thailand football league system in 2007–2008 season before combined Division 2 League and Provincial League together in 2009
925-556: The parent organisations and registered as the independent football authorities. The massive changes occurred in that season. Thailand Premier League renamed to Thai Premier League. Two times league champion Krung Thai Bank failed to complete the new regulations. The organisation decided to sell the club. The club was acquired by Boon Rawd and rebranded to be Bangkok Glass . Bangkok University had expelled their football club section. The club rebrand itself to Bangkok United since then. The organisation-based clubs had to relocate to find
962-480: The regulations for the associations that have the intention to send the clubs to compete in the AFC Champions League starting from 2011. Football Association of Thailand had to establish Thai Premier League co.ltd and forced the clubs in the top league to complete AFC Club License Criteria otherwise Thai clubs will not eligible to play in the Champions League. Clubs were forced to separate themselves from
999-477: The sources agreed that the new league will feature around 32 clubs divided into Two Groups. To participate a club must have held an associate membership, and then passed an inspection in order to obtain a participation licence issued by Football Association of Thailand and passed club licensing regulation. Due to the epidemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19 , the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition,
1036-570: The three teams that were relegated from the 2023-24 season . Chonburi , Police Tero and Trat were relegated at the end of the 2023–24 season after finishing in the bottom three places of the table. They were replaced by 2023-24 Thai League 2 champions Nakhon Ratchasima . They were joined by runners-up Nongbua Pitchaya , who also got promoted back after relegated two season before, and Rayong , promotion plays-off winner. Unbeatable champions: Figures for active players ( in bold ). Figures for active players ( in bold ). There are 16 clubs in
1073-411: The top league. Thailand Clasico or The Classic Match of Thailand is the matchup between Muangthong United and Chonburi . It is the matchup that presents Thai football in the modern era. The name was given to the encounter of two teams due to the hype and massive atmosphere around the match. The first encounter between them happened in the 2009 Thai Premier League season. On 30 May 2009, Chonburi that
1110-534: Was combined with Provincial League by FAT. The league was again split from 2 groups into 5 groups 52 clubs played covering the North of Thailand, North East (Isan) region, Central East Zone, Bangkok central zone and South of Thailand. The league was also renamed as the Regional League Division 2 . 5 group winners would enter a championship round to determine which three teams would gain promotion to
1147-442: Was constituted by Football Association of Thailand rather than Kor Royal Cup . and FAT also found Division 1 League in the next season (1997). Kor Royal Cup The trophy contested in an annual Super Cup competition match between the champions of Thai Premier League and the runners-up of Thai Premier League or Thai FA Cup The Thailand football league system in 1996–1998 season before Division 2 League and Provincial League
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1184-567: Was contested in a tournament format from 1916 to 1995. Thai League was introduced in 1996 by the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) under the name Thailand Soccer League . Eighteen clubs who earlier competed for the Kor Royal Cup were registered to play in the first edition of a double round-robin league system. Bangkok Bank was crowned as the first champion of the 1996–97 Thailand Soccer League . The Thai League originally had 10 to 12 clubs each season until 2007 , when it
1221-555: Was created is listed below: In 1999 season, Provincial League was found by the Football Association of Thailand for this reason, There are two separate football league competitions in Thailand in the meantime. Although there are two separate leagues in Thailand, only the winner and runner-up from the Thai Premier League , which is controlled by Football Association of Thailand, are eligible to play in AFC Champions League and AFC Cup respectively. In 2003 season,
1258-464: Was expanded to 16 clubs. At the end of each season, the three bottom placed clubs are relegated to the Thai Division 1 League . Most of Thai League clubs in that time were the organisation of government authorities club that based in Greater Bangkok and Metropolitan. Meanwhile, the other local clubs had competed in the semi-pro league called the Provincial League . Thai Premier League faced
1295-645: Was first established when the newly created Division 2 Football League was formed in 2006 with 10 member clubs. In 2006 , the first season, 10 clubs played each other twice, with promotion going to the championship winner Chula-Sinthana FC . No relegation occurred in 2006. In 2008 , although two clubs were relegated at the end of the 2007 season, the league was again expanded the following year, to 22 clubs. 2 Groups would be created. 11 clubs in Group A and 11 clubs in Group B. In 2009 , Division 2 Football League renamed Regional League Division 2 Division 2 League
1332-400: Was found Pro League 1 and Pro League 2 by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) for this reason Level Football Leagues In 2005 season, the winner and runner-up of the Provincial League 2005, Chonburi FC and Suphanburi FC began the practice of move to play in the Thai Premier League 2006 . Although there are two separate leagues in Thailand, only the winner and runner-up from
1369-435: Was regarded as the best club in Thailand at that moment hosted the new powerhouse who were just promoted from Division 1 Muangthong United. The match was played at Nong Prue Stadium , Pattaya . Before the match, Chonburi was the leader in the table after 10 matches of the season while Muangthong followed in second with one less point. Chonburi made the lead by 2–0 in the first thirty minutes but Muangthong bounced back to win by
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