Thailand Premier League 2008
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The 2008 Thai Premier League had 16 teams. It was the twelfth since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 18 February 2008, and the season ended on 11 October 2008. Three teams would be relegated to Thailand Division 1 League
. The Champion in this season would qualify for the AFC Champions League 2009
qualification stage and the runner-up would be enter the AFC Cup 2009
. The official name of the league at this time was Thailand Premier League.
Provincial Electricity Authority
won their first championship after they changed their home stadium from Bangkok
to Ayutthaya
, where they have a bigger fan base. This season also saw the great successful team of Thai football league, Bangkok Bank
relegated to Division 1 league after they were defeated by Chonburi
in the final match of the season.
Defending champions Chonburi
were pipped to the title after faltering against new Premier League side Samut Songkhram
in the second to last game of the season. Samut finished in a creditable 7th place, one place above Chula United who also impressed in their first season back in the top flight.
Customs Department FC
, the other newcomers along with, found life to difficult and dropped back into Division One at the first attempt.
† Chula-Sinthana changed to "Chula United" from August 2008 season
Source : thaifootballleague.com
Thailand Division 1 League
Thai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
. The Champion in this season would qualify for the AFC Champions League 2009
AFC Champions League 2009
The 2009 AFC Champions League was the 28th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation , and the 7th under the current AFC Champions League title. The final took place at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on November 7...
qualification stage and the runner-up would be enter the AFC Cup 2009
AFC Cup 2009
The 2009 AFC Cup was the 6th season of the AFC Cup and is competed among clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation....
. The official name of the league at this time was Thailand Premier League.
Provincial Electricity Authority
Provincial Electricity Authority FC
Buriram PEA Football Club , is a professional Thai football club based in Buriram province. The club has played at the top level of Thai football for the majority of their existence and currently competing in the Thai Premier League...
won their first championship after they changed their home stadium from Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
to Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya Province
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Suphan Buri....
, where they have a bigger fan base. This season also saw the great successful team of Thai football league, Bangkok Bank
Bangkok Bank FC
Bangkok Bank FC was a semi-professional Thai football club based in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank FC was founded 1955 and played in the top Thai football division, the Thai Premier League...
relegated to Division 1 league after they were defeated by Chonburi
Chonburi FC
Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
in the final match of the season.
Defending champions Chonburi
Chonburi FC
Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
were pipped to the title after faltering against new Premier League side Samut Songkhram
Samut Songkhram FC
Samut Songkhram Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in town of Samut Songkhram in Samut Songkhram Province and currently plays in the top division of Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
in the second to last game of the season. Samut finished in a creditable 7th place, one place above Chula United who also impressed in their first season back in the top flight.
Customs Department FC
Customs Department FC
Samut Prakan Customs United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Samut Prakan Province. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-Recent History:...
, the other newcomers along with, found life to difficult and dropped back into Division One at the first attempt.
Rules
- Teams play each other twice on a home and away basis
- 3 Points for a win
- 1 Point for a draw
- At end of the season the winners play the runners ups in the Kor Royal CupKor Royal CupKor Royal Cup or in old name Yai Cup was the highest level of club football competition which competed in the tournament in Thailand since 1916-1995. It was founded by Football Association of Thailand in 1916...
- Winner qualifies for Asian Champions League Qualification Round
- Runner-Up enters AFC CupAFC CupThe AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
- Teams finishing on same points at the end of the season use head-to-head record to determine finishing position.
- Bottom three teams are relegated to Thailand Division 1 LeagueThailand Division 1 LeagueThai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
Member clubs
- Bangkok BankBangkok Bank FCBangkok Bank FC was a semi-professional Thai football club based in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank FC was founded 1955 and played in the top Thai football division, the Thai Premier League...
- Bangkok UniversityBangkok University FCBangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006...
- BEC Tero Sasana
- ChonburiChonburi FCChonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
- Chula-SinthanaChula-Sinthana FCBig Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:...
† (promoted from Division 1Thailand Division 1 LeagueThai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
) - Coke-BangpraCoke-Bangpra FCPattaya United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Pattaya, Chonburi province. The club currently plays in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League. Their local rivals are Chonburi FC and Sriracha FC...
(promoted from Division 1) - Customs DepartmentCustoms Department FCSamut Prakan Customs United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Samut Prakan Province. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-Recent History:...
(promoted from Division 1) - Krung Thai BankKrung Thai Bank FCKrung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
- Nakhon PathomNakhon Pathom FCNakhon Pathom Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Pathom province and currently play in Thai Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Sanam Chan Palace Sports Stadium. In 2008 season, the club finished at 9th place which became the highest league position in the...
- Osotsapa M-150Osotsapa FCOsotspa M-150 Saraburi Football Club is a Thai football club based in Saraburi Province. This club plays in the Thai Premier League. The club appeared in the AFC Cup 2007, the Asian equivalent of the UEFA Cup, and played its final group match against Singapore's Tampines Rovers on 22 May 2007 at...
- Port Authority of ThailandPort Authority of Thailand FCThai Port Football Club is a Thai football team based at the 12,000 capacity PAT Stadium in Khlong Toei district of central Bangkok. They compete in the Thai Premier League, the highest level of the Thai Football pyramid and are one of the most successful clubs in Thai Football history, having won...
- Provincial Electricity AuthorityProvincial Electricity Authority FCBuriram PEA Football Club , is a professional Thai football club based in Buriram province. The club has played at the top level of Thai football for the majority of their existence and currently competing in the Thai Premier League...
- Royal Thai ArmyRoyal Thai Army FCArmy United FC is a Thai football club based in the Phayathai District of Bangkok. They play in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
- Samut SongkhramSamut Songkhram FCSamut Songkhram Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in town of Samut Songkhram in Samut Songkhram Province and currently plays in the top division of Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
(promoted from Division 1) - Thailand Tobacco MonopolyThailand Tobacco Monopoly FCTTM Phichit Football Club is a Thai football club based in Phichit Province and currently plays in the Thai Premier League. This Club, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest clubs in Thailand. Their biggest achievement has been the Thai Premier League Title 2005...
- TOTTOT FCTOT Sport Club is a Thai football club based in the town of Nonthaburi in Nonthaburi Province which represents the national telecommunications company, Telephone Organization of Thailand...
† Chula-Sinthana changed to "Chula United" from August 2008 season
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Replaced by | Date of appointment | Position in table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEC Tero Sasana |  Regis LaguesseRegis Laguesse Regis Laguesse is a French football coach and former player. He played for Angers SCO, SC Bastia and Stade Lavallois in the 1970s. He coached Thailand Premier League side BEC Tero Sasana in 2007, until he was replaced by another Frenchman Christophe Larrouilh. As of 2010, Laguesse was working as... |
Sacked | Christophe Larrouilh Christophe Larrouilh Christophe Larrouilh is a French football coach currently in charge of Thailand Premier League side BEC Tero Sasana. Christophe had been in charge of the world famous soccer academy JMG for 5 years.... |
February 2008 | 3rd |
| Customs Department Customs Department FC Samut Prakan Customs United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Samut Prakan Province. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-Recent History:... |
 Prapas Chamrasamee |
Resigned | Chatchai Paholpat Chatchai Paholpat Chatchai Paholpat is a former Thailand national football team player and head coach of Thailand national team in 2004. Currently, He has been the head coach in Thailand Premier League side Customs Department FC... |
July 2008 | Post-season (16th) |
| Thailand Tobacco Monopoly Thailand Tobacco Monopoly FC TTM Phichit Football Club is a Thai football club based in Phichit Province and currently plays in the Thai Premier League. This Club, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest clubs in Thailand. Their biggest achievement has been the Thai Premier League Title 2005... |
Gawin Kachendecha Gawin Kachendecha Kawin Kachendecha is a Thai national and coach of the Thailand national under-20 football team. He has led the side since 2008. He previously led Thailand Premier League side Thailand Tobacco Monopoly FC in 2008, but left midseason to take over the youngsters of the national team.-Teams... |
Became manager of Thailand national under-20 football team Thailand national under-20 football team The Thailand national under-20 football team is the national team for under 20 and 19 level. The team takes part in under 19 events for the AFC and ASEAN region, and if they do well in qualification, then they can go on to play in the final events at under 20 level.-Achievements:*ASEAN Football... |
Prajak Weangsong |
July 2008 | Post-season (12th) |
League table
| POS | NAME | P | W | D | L | F | A | Points | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEA Provincial Electricity Authority FC Buriram PEA Football Club , is a professional Thai football club based in Buriram province. The club has played at the top level of Thai football for the majority of their existence and currently competing in the Thai Premier League... |
30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 38 | 15 | +23 | 61 | |
| 2 | Chonburi Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... (C) |
30 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 34 | 14 | +20 | 59 | |
| 3 | BEC Tero Sasana | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 31 | +19 | 55 | |
| 4 | Osotsapa M-150 Osotsapa FC Osotspa M-150 Saraburi Football Club is a Thai football club based in Saraburi Province. This club plays in the Thai Premier League. The club appeared in the AFC Cup 2007, the Asian equivalent of the UEFA Cup, and played its final group match against Singapore's Tampines Rovers on 22 May 2007 at... |
30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 51 | |
| 5 | TOT TOT FC TOT Sport Club is a Thai football club based in the town of Nonthaburi in Nonthaburi Province which represents the national telecommunications company, Telephone Organization of Thailand... |
30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 50 | |
| 6 | Krung Thai Bank Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 36 | +11 | 46 | |
| 7 | Samut Songkhram Samut Songkhram FC Samut Songkhram Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in town of Samut Songkhram in Samut Songkhram Province and currently plays in the top division of Thai football, the Thai Premier League... (PR) |
30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 31 | +4 | 43 | |
| 8 | Chula-Sinthana Chula-Sinthana FC Big Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:... (Chula United) (PR) |
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 47 | 41 | +6 | 39 | |
| 9 | Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom FC Nakhon Pathom Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Pathom province and currently play in Thai Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Sanam Chan Palace Sports Stadium. In 2008 season, the club finished at 9th place which became the highest league position in the... |
30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 38 | -14 | 37 | |
| 10 | Bangkok University Bangkok University FC Bangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006... |
30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 35 | Head to Head Bangkok Univ Bangkok University FC Bangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006... win 2-1 |
| 11 | Coke-Bangpra Coke-Bangpra FC Pattaya United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Pattaya, Chonburi province. The club currently plays in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League. Their local rivals are Chonburi FC and Sriracha FC... (PR) |
30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 35 | |
| 12 | Tobacco Monopoly Thailand Tobacco Monopoly FC TTM Phichit Football Club is a Thai football club based in Phichit Province and currently plays in the Thai Premier League. This Club, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest clubs in Thailand. Their biggest achievement has been the Thai Premier League Title 2005... |
30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 33 | |
| 13 | Port Authority Port Authority of Thailand FC Thai Port Football Club is a Thai football team based at the 12,000 capacity PAT Stadium in Khlong Toei district of central Bangkok. They compete in the Thai Premier League, the highest level of the Thai Football pyramid and are one of the most successful clubs in Thai Football history, having won... |
30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 30 | |
| 14 | Bangkok Bank Bangkok Bank FC Bangkok Bank FC was a semi-professional Thai football club based in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank FC was founded 1955 and played in the top Thai football division, the Thai Premier League... |
30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 35 | -12 | 29 | |
| 15 | Royal Thai Army Royal Thai Army FC Army United FC is a Thai football club based in the Phayathai District of Bangkok. They play in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 44 | -23 | 25 | |
| 16 | Customs Department Customs Department FC Samut Prakan Customs United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Samut Prakan Province. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-Recent History:... (PR) |
30 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 39 | -21 | 20 | |
- Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head; 3rd goal difference; 4th goals scored
| Champion and Qualification for the 2009 AFC Champions League | |
| Qualification for the 2009 AFC Cup | |
| Relegation spots | |
| (C) | Defending Champion |
|---|---|
| (PR) | Promoted from last Season |
Season Notes
- The Thai Premier League took a break between May 3 and June 28 due to national team world cup qualification matches in June
- On the 17 May, a Thai Premier League XI beat an experimental Manchester City team 3-1, in a Friendly matchExhibition gameAn exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
. - It was announced this year that Thai clubs would no longer have direct entry into the Asian Champions League, they would have to play in a playoff match against other ASEAN members to enter the new format. Thai clubs would get one spot in the AFC CupAFC CupThe AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
, potentially joined by another if unsuccessful in the playoff spot for the Champions League. - National coach Charnwit PolcheewinCharnwit PolcheewinCharnwit Polcheewin ' was formerly head coach of the Thailand national football team.Thailand football club head coach of two-time AFC Champions League Winners 1994-1995 Thai Farmers Bank FC. He led Thailand to victory in the SEA Games at the end of 2005. He resigned from the post on February 20,...
announced on the 16th June 2008, that he would resign as Thailand National team mananger. - National team coach Charnwit PolcheewinCharnwit PolcheewinCharnwit Polcheewin ' was formerly head coach of the Thailand national football team.Thailand football club head coach of two-time AFC Champions League Winners 1994-1995 Thai Farmers Bank FC. He led Thailand to victory in the SEA Games at the end of 2005. He resigned from the post on February 20,...
formally resigned on June 25 after he failed to steer the national side to the fourth stage of World Cup qualification. Charnwit help the side win two King's CupKing's CupThe King's Cup is an international football competition held in Thailand. It has been played annually since 1968, with the exception of 1983, 1985 and 2008. In some years, the competition has featured club or invitational teams as well as international sides....
tournaments and runner up in the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship2007 ASEAN Football ChampionshipThe 2007 ASEAN Football Championship was the 6th ASEAN Football Championship, hosted by Singapore and Thailand....
. - The National team failed to progress past the third stage of the World Cup Qualifying campaign. They overcame lowly Macau and Yemen in the earlier rounds, but came bottom of the four team group stage.
- On July 1, 2008, the 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification2011 AFC Asian Cup qualificationThe 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification saw various countries take part to determine 10 spots to the final tournament in Qatar under the new qualification system set by the Asian Football Confederation ....
draw was made. Thailand got drawn into Group E with IranIran national football teamThe national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
, JordanJordan national football teamThe Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
and ASEAN neighbours SingaporeSingapore national football teamThe Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
. Thailand were second seed in the draw process. The first matchday would be away to Jordan on January 14, 2009 - Peter ReidPeter ReidPeter Reid is an English football manager, pundit and retired player, who is currently without a club since his departure from Plymouth Argyle.A defensive midfielder in his playing days, Reid enjoyed a long and successful career...
was confirmed as the new national team coach on July 23. Earlier reports had suggested that Holger OsieckHolger OsieckHolger Osieck is a German football coach and current coach of the Australian national association football team. Prior to the Australian role, he most recently managed J.League club Urawa Red Diamonds, where he won the 2007 AFC Champions League. He served as an assistant coach of West Germany...
was also in the running, but pulled out to leave Reid as the sole candidate. Reid would start his new role on September 1. - On July 23, new national team coach Peter ReidPeter ReidPeter Reid is an English football manager, pundit and retired player, who is currently without a club since his departure from Plymouth Argyle.A defensive midfielder in his playing days, Reid enjoyed a long and successful career...
was also put in charge on the Thailand national under-20 football teamThailand national under-20 football teamThe Thailand national under-20 football team is the national team for under 20 and 19 level. The team takes part in under 19 events for the AFC and ASEAN region, and if they do well in qualification, then they can go on to play in the final events at under 20 level.-Achievements:*ASEAN Football...
. Reid's first task was to prepare them for the forthcoming AFC Youth ChampionshipAFC Youth ChampionshipThe AFC U-19 Championship, formerly known as AFC Youth Championship, is an annual football competition organised by the sport's Asian governing body, Asian Football Confederation . The competition has been held since 1959...
to be played in Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
in October 2008. - At the beginning of August, Chula-SinthanaChula-Sinthana FCBig Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:...
changed their club name officially to "Chula United". - On August 27 Thailand were drawn in Group B of the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup. Their opponents in the first round are; Vietnam, Malaysia and a qualifier from the Qualification phase.
- On September 4 Thailand announced that their new national team colour would be Yellow, changing from the previous Red home kit. Blue would continue to be used as the second kit. Yellow represents the Monarch. The change of kit colour was approved by FIFAFIFAThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
. - Customs DepartmentCustoms Department FCSamut Prakan Customs United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Samut Prakan Province. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-Recent History:...
were relegated to the Thailand Division 1 LeagueThailand Division 1 LeagueThai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
on September 20. - Muang Thong NongJork United was promoted from Thailand Division 1 LeagueThailand Division 1 LeagueThai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
on September 21. - SrirachaSriracha FCSriracha Football Club , better known as Sriracha FC, is a Thailand professional football club based in Sri Racha, Chonburi Province. They currently compete in the Thai Premier League...
and Royal Thai Navy were promoted to the Premier League from Thailand Division 1 LeagueThailand Division 1 LeagueThai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
on September 28. - Royal Thai ArmyRoyal Thai Army FCArmy United FC is a Thai football club based in the Phayathai District of Bangkok. They play in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
were relegated to the Thailand Division 1 LeagueThailand Division 1 LeagueThai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
on October 1 without kicking a ball, due to Port Authority of ThailandPort Authority of Thailand FCThai Port Football Club is a Thai football team based at the 12,000 capacity PAT Stadium in Khlong Toei district of central Bangkok. They compete in the Thai Premier League, the highest level of the Thai Football pyramid and are one of the most successful clubs in Thai Football history, having won...
beating Bangkok UniversityBangkok University FCBangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006...
in a re-scheduled match. - PEA were crowned champions on October 11. Bangkok Bank FCBangkok Bank FCBangkok Bank FC was a semi-professional Thai football club based in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank FC was founded 1955 and played in the top Thai football division, the Thai Premier League...
were relegated to the Thailand Division 1 LeagueThailand Division 1 LeagueThai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
on the same day - The national team came runners up to Vietnam in the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, losing 3-2 in the two match final.
Asian Representation
- ChonburiChonburi FCChonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
& Krung Thai BankKrung Thai Bank FCKrung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
both took part in the 2008 AFC Champions League campaign. Both sides failed to make it out of their tough Group Stages. This was Chonburi's first season in Asian Competition. - Bangkok UniversityBangkok University FCBangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006...
and Thailand Tobacco MonopolyThailand Tobacco Monopoly FCTTM Phichit Football Club is a Thai football club based in Phichit Province and currently plays in the Thai Premier League. This Club, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest clubs in Thailand. Their biggest achievement has been the Thai Premier League Title 2005...
entered the Singapore CupSingapore CupThe Singapore Cup is an annual soccer competition in Singapore.The Singapore Cup is the major cup competition in Singapore football, and has existed since the 1997 ....
. Both teams made the Quarter-Final stage, where 'The Students' got beat by Young LionsYoung Lions (Singapore football team)The Courts Young Lions are an under-23 football team from Singapore. Most of the members of the squad are players from Singapore's national under-23 team. The team comes under the direct control of the Football Association of Singapore , but is managed as a football club and has competed in...
1-0 over two legs, conceding in the last minute of the first leg, whereas Thailand Tobacco MonopolyThailand Tobacco Monopoly FCTTM Phichit Football Club is a Thai football club based in Phichit Province and currently plays in the Thai Premier League. This Club, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest clubs in Thailand. Their biggest achievement has been the Thai Premier League Title 2005...
would get beat 4-2 on penalties by Woodlands WellingtonWoodlands Wellington FCWoodlands Wellington Football Club is a professional football club that plays in Singapore's professional football league, the S.League.The team's home ground is the Woodlands Stadium, which is at the northern part of Singapore...
.
Results
| 1 Port Authority of Thailand FC Thai Port Football Club is a Thai football team based at the 12,000 capacity PAT Stadium in Khlong Toei district of central Bangkok. They compete in the Thai Premier League, the highest level of the Thai Football pyramid and are one of the most successful clubs in Thai Football history, having won... | 2 | 3 Coke-Bangpra FC Pattaya United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Pattaya, Chonburi province. The club currently plays in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League. Their local rivals are Chonburi FC and Sriracha FC... | 4 Chula-Sinthana FC Big Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:... | 5 Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... | 6 Royal Thai Army FC Army United FC is a Thai football club based in the Phayathai District of Bangkok. They play in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... | 7 TOT FC TOT Sport Club is a Thai football club based in the town of Nonthaburi in Nonthaburi Province which represents the national telecommunications company, Telephone Organization of Thailand... | 8 Bangkok Bank FC Bangkok Bank FC was a semi-professional Thai football club based in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank FC was founded 1955 and played in the top Thai football division, the Thai Premier League... | 9 Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... | 10 Nakhon Pathom FC Nakhon Pathom Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Pathom province and currently play in Thai Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Sanam Chan Palace Sports Stadium. In 2008 season, the club finished at 9th place which became the highest league position in the... | 11 BEC Tero Sasana BEC Tero Sasana Football Club is a Thailand professional football club based in Bangkok. The club finished runners-up in the inaugural AFC Champions League competition in 2003.-Club history:... | 12 Thailand Tobacco Monopoly FC TTM Phichit Football Club is a Thai football club based in Phichit Province and currently plays in the Thai Premier League. This Club, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest clubs in Thailand. Their biggest achievement has been the Thai Premier League Title 2005... | 13 Bangkok University FC Bangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006... | 14 Customs Department FC Samut Prakan Customs United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Samut Prakan Province. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-Recent History:... | 15 Samut Songkhram FC Samut Songkhram Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in town of Samut Songkhram in Samut Songkhram Province and currently plays in the top division of Thai football, the Thai Premier League... | 16 Osotsapa FC Osotspa M-150 Saraburi Football Club is a Thai football club based in Saraburi Province. This club plays in the Thai Premier League. The club appeared in the AFC Cup 2007, the Asian equivalent of the UEFA Cup, and played its final group match against Singapore's Tampines Rovers on 22 May 2007 at... |
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| 1. PAT Port Authority of Thailand FC Thai Port Football Club is a Thai football team based at the 12,000 capacity PAT Stadium in Khlong Toei district of central Bangkok. They compete in the Thai Premier League, the highest level of the Thai Football pyramid and are one of the most successful clubs in Thai Football history, having won... |
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| 2. PEA Provincial Electricity Authority FC Buriram PEA Football Club , is a professional Thai football club based in Buriram province. The club has played at the top level of Thai football for the majority of their existence and currently competing in the Thai Premier League... |
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| 3. Coke-Bangpra Coke-Bangpra FC Pattaya United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Pattaya, Chonburi province. The club currently plays in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League. Their local rivals are Chonburi FC and Sriracha FC... |
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| 4. Chula Chula-Sinthana FC Big Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:... |
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| 5. Chonburi Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
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| 6. Army Royal Thai Army FC Army United FC is a Thai football club based in the Phayathai District of Bangkok. They play in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
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| 7. TOT TOT FC TOT Sport Club is a Thai football club based in the town of Nonthaburi in Nonthaburi Province which represents the national telecommunications company, Telephone Organization of Thailand... |
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| 8. BKK Bank Bangkok Bank FC Bangkok Bank FC was a semi-professional Thai football club based in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank FC was founded 1955 and played in the top Thai football division, the Thai Premier League... |
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| 9. Krung Thai Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
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| 10. N Pathom Nakhon Pathom FC Nakhon Pathom Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Pathom province and currently play in Thai Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Sanam Chan Palace Sports Stadium. In 2008 season, the club finished at 9th place which became the highest league position in the... |
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| 11. BEC tero BEC Tero Sasana BEC Tero Sasana Football Club is a Thailand professional football club based in Bangkok. The club finished runners-up in the inaugural AFC Champions League competition in 2003.-Club history:... |
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| 12. Tobacco Thailand Tobacco Monopoly FC TTM Phichit Football Club is a Thai football club based in Phichit Province and currently plays in the Thai Premier League. This Club, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest clubs in Thailand. Their biggest achievement has been the Thai Premier League Title 2005... |
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| 13. BKK Univ Bangkok University FC Bangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006... |
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| 14. Customs Customs Department FC Samut Prakan Customs United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Samut Prakan Province. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-Recent History:... |
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| 15. S Songkhram Samut Songkhram FC Samut Songkhram Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in town of Samut Songkhram in Samut Songkhram Province and currently plays in the top division of Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
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| 16. Osotsapa Osotsapa FC Osotspa M-150 Saraburi Football Club is a Thai football club based in Saraburi Province. This club plays in the Thai Premier League. The club appeared in the AFC Cup 2007, the Asian equivalent of the UEFA Cup, and played its final group match against Singapore's Tampines Rovers on 22 May 2007 at... |
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Top scorers
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| Anon Sangsanoi Anon Sangsanoi Anon Sangsanoi is a Thai footballer. He currently plays for Thai Premier League side Muangthong United. He was the league's top goalscorer in 2008 and 2009 seasons.-Honours:*Thailand Premier League 2008 Top Goalscorer... |
20 | BEC Tero Sasana |
| Ronnachai Rangsiyo Ronnachai Rangsiyo Ronnachai Rangsiyo , or his nickname "Sam" is a Thai football player.He is a striker and currently plays for BEC Tero Sasana... |
16 | Provincial Electricity Authority Provincial Electricity Authority FC Buriram PEA Football Club , is a professional Thai football club based in Buriram province. The club has played at the top level of Thai football for the majority of their existence and currently competing in the Thai Premier League... |
| Sarayoot Chaikamdee Sarayoot Chaikamdee Sarayuth Chaikamdee is a Thai footballer. He plays for Thai Premier League clubside Bangkok Glass. He previously played for Pisico Bình Ðịnh F.C. in the V-League . He is a striker and is known in Thailand as "Joe five yards" because he only score goals within the 5 yards box... |
12 | Osotsapa M-150 Osotsapa FC Osotspa M-150 Saraburi Football Club is a Thai football club based in Saraburi Province. This club plays in the Thai Premier League. The club appeared in the AFC Cup 2007, the Asian equivalent of the UEFA Cup, and played its final group match against Singapore's Tampines Rovers on 22 May 2007 at... |
| Teerathep Winothai |
BEC Tero Sasana | |
| Wuttichai Tathong Wuttichai Tathong Wuttichai Tathong is a Thai footballer. He plays for Thai Premier League clubside Sisaket.-External links:*... |
Chula-Sinthana Chula-Sinthana FC Big Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:... (Chula United) |
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 Kone KassimKone Kassim Kassim Kone is a professional footballer from Côte d'Ivoire, he former played for Bangkok Glass in the Thailand Premier League.-Asian Champions League Appearances:-Asian Champions League Goals:-Notes and references:... |
10 | Krung Thai Bank Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
 Ajayi Gdenga SamuelAjayi Gdenga Samuel Samuel Gbenga Ajayi is a Nigerian footballer, who currently plays for Thailand Premier League side Bangkok Glass.-Career:... |
9 | Krung Thai Bank Krung Thai Bank FC Krung Thai Bank Football Club was a Thailand professional football club based in central Bangkok, active from 1997 to 2009. They played in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
| Pipat Thonkanya Pipat Thonkanya Pipat Thonkanya born January 4, 1979, in Udonthani), is a Thai football player.He is a striker and currently plays for Osotspa Saraburi F.C. in the Thai Premier League.... |
Provincial Electricity Authority Provincial Electricity Authority FC Buriram PEA Football Club , is a professional Thai football club based in Buriram province. The club has played at the top level of Thai football for the majority of their existence and currently competing in the Thai Premier League... |
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| Sompong Soleb Sompong Soleb Sompong Soleb is a Thai footballer. He plays for Thai Division 1 League clubside Buriram.He debuted for the senior Thailand national football team in 2010.... |
Chula-Sinthana Chula-Sinthana FC Big Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:... (Chula United) |
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| Phuwadol Sankla Phuwadol Sankla Phuwadol Suwannachart is a professional footballer from Thailand. He currently plays forChainat in the Thai Division 1 League.-References:... |
8 | TOT TOT FC TOT Sport Club is a Thai football club based in the town of Nonthaburi in Nonthaburi Province which represents the national telecommunications company, Telephone Organization of Thailand... |
| Suriya Domtaisong Suriya Domtaisong Suriya Domtaisong is a Thailand football player. A striker, Suriya Domtaisong currently plays for the Buriram FC. He is also a member of the Thailand national team.-External links:... |
Bangkok University Bangkok University FC Bangkok United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Bangkok. Formerly known as Bangkok University FC until 2009. This club were relegated from the 2010 Thai Premier League only 4 years after winning their first league title in 2006... |
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