The 2023–24 Thai League 2 is the 26th season of the Thai League 2, the second-tier professional league for Thailand's association football clubs, since its establishment in 1997. A total of 18 teams will compete in the league. The season began on 11 August 2023 and is scheduled to conclude on 23 June 2024.[1]
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| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 August 2023 – 25 May 2024 |
| Champions | Nakhon Ratchasima 2nd Thai League 2 title |
| Promoted | Nakhon Ratchasima Nongbua Pitchaya Rayong |
| Relegated | Chiangmai Krabi Customs United |
| Matches played | 306 |
| Goals scored | 831 (2.72 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Deyvison Fernandes (22 goals) |
| Biggest home win | 9 goals totals Nongbua Pitchaya 10–1 Kasetsart (25 February 2024) |
| Biggest away win | 5 goals totals Customs United 1–6 Rayong (21 October 2023) |
| Highest scoring | 12 goals totals Rayong 8–4 Samut Prakan City (21 April 2024) |
| Longest winning run | 6 matches Nakhon Ratchasima Nongbua Pitchaya |
| Longest unbeaten run | 19 matches Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Longest winless run | 12 matches Krabi |
| Longest losing run | 6 matches Krabi |
| Highest attendance | 24,556 Nakhon Ratchasima 3–0 Nongbua Pitchaya (20 April 2024) |
| Lowest attendance | 121 Customs United 0–0 Krabi (10 February 2024) |
| Total attendance | 350,314 |
| Average attendance | 1,149 |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of 27 April 2024. | |
For this season two teams in the final table (champion and runner up) directly promoted to Thai League 1 next season while teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualified in play off for last spot in top tier next season.
The 1st transfer window is from 15 May to 4 August 2023 while the 2nd transfer window is from 27 December 2022 to 26 January 2024.
Team changes
editThe following teams have changed division since the 2022–23 season.
From Thai League 2
edit- Promoted to Thai League 1
- Relegated to Thai League 3
- Relegated to Thailand Amateur League
Teams
edit
Locations of the 2023–24 Thai League 2 teams
Stadium and locations
editPersonnel and sponsoring
editNote: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality; Club dissolved during season would shown by grey background.
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United |  Danny Invincibile
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 Nantawat Kokfai
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 Kelme
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Gulf Chang Muang Thai Life Assurance |
| Chainat Hornbill | Sumeth Yooto
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Mongkonchai Kongjumpa
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Warrix
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Wangkanai AirAsia Kubota |
| Chanthaburi | Supachai Komsilp
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Yannarit Sukcharoen
|
MSeven
|
Rock$Presso |
| Chiangmai | Nattapon Krachangpho (interim)
|
 Stênio Júnior
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Kelme
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Aniruth AirAsia |
| Chiangmai United | Surachai Jirasirichote
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Thanawich Thanasasipat
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Ideo Sport
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VBeyond Muang Thai Life Assurance Chang |
| Customs United | Prasobchoke Chokemor
|
Phattharaphon Kangsopa
|
 Eepro
|
Leo Muang Thai Life Assurance |
| DP Kanchanaburi | Somchai Makmool
|
Anuphan Koedsompong
|
Versus
|
Huawei Dragon Solar Roof Werd |
| Kasetsart | Pattaraphon Naprasert
|
 Park Hyun-woo
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YG
|
Tanowsri Traditional Chicken Atlantic |
| Krabi | Arnon Bandasak
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Akarat Punkaew
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WOW Sport
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Phi Phi Harbour View Hotel |
| Lampang | Kitthachai Wongsim
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Seeket Madputeh
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Ego Sport
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Pitchaya Bangkok Airways |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Teerasak Po-on
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Nattapong Sayriya
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Volt
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Mazda Leo CP Central Plaza Gulf |
| Nakhon Si United | Harnarong Chunhakunakorn
|
Prakit Deeprom
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Warrix
|
Leo Lion Air |
| Nongbua Pitchaya | Sukrit Yothee
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Nuttawut Khamrin
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Ego Sport
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Pitchaya Thai-Denmark |
| Pattaya United | Surachart Sing-Ngon
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Supakit Niamkong
|
Volt
|
Mittare Insurance Leo |
| Phrae United | Thongchai Rungreangles
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Rangsiman Sruamprakam
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YG
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Phrae Sila SAMART Chang Muang Thai Life Assurance |
| Rayong | Pipob On-Mo
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Wasusiwakit Phusirit
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2S Sport
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Singer Leo WHA Group |
| Samut Prakan City | Wanderley Junior
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Ronnachai Rangsiyo
|
 Kappa
|
Chang |
| Suphanburi | Sarawut Treephan
|
Jetjinn Sriprach
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Volt
|
Chang |
Foreign players
editPlayers name in bold indicates the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.
Dual citizenship/heritage players
editOverseas Thai players whom have obtained a Thai passport are regarded as local players.
| Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United |  Marcel Sieghart2
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| Chainat Hornbill | |||
| Chanthaburi | |||
| Chiangmai |  Charyl Chappuis23 |
Chitchanok Xaysensourinthone2
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| Chiangmai United |  Olaxon A Tamba2
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| Customs United | James Shanahan2
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Antonio Verzura2
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 Håvar Dahl2
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| DP Kanchanaburi |  Louis May2
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Wisut Jultanu2
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Richard Gertsch2
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| Kasetsart | |||
| Krabi | |||
| Lampang | |||
| Nakhon Ratchasima | |||
| Nakhon Si United |  Gustav Sahlin2
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 Samuel Cunningham2
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| Nongbua Pitchaya | |||
| Pattaya United | |||
| Phrae United | |||
| Rayong | Anders Forsling2
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| Samut Prakan City | |||
| Suphanburi |
Notes:
League table
editStandings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda (C, P) | 34 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 64 | 27 | +37 | 73 | Promotion to 2024–25 Thai League 1 |
| 2 | Nongbua Pitchaya (P) | 34 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 80 | 39 | +41 | 72 | |
| 3 | Rayong (O, P) | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 62 | 34 | +28 | 60 | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 4 | Chiangmai (R) | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 55 | 34 | +21 | 59[a] | Relegation to 2024–25 Thai League 3[b] |
| 5 | Nakhon Si United | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 60 | 40 | +20 | 59[a] | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 6 | Ayutthaya United | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 36 | +16 | 57 | |
| 7 | Pattaya United | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 45 | 36 | +9 | 55 | |
| 8 | Lampang | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 50 | 41 | +9 | 54 | |
| 9 | Chiangmai United | 34 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 52 | 41 | +11 | 49 | |
| 10 | Suphanburi | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 41 | −5 | 43 | |
| 11 | Phrae United | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 37 | 53 | −16 | 40[c] | |
| 12 | Chanthaburi | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 40[c] | |
| 13 | Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 43 | 52 | −9 | 38 | |
| 14 | Chainat Hornbill | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 32 | 46 | −14 | 37 | |
| 15 | Samut Prakan City | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 39 | 57 | −18 | 35 | |
| 16 | Kasetsart[d] | 34 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 31 | 84 | −53 | 22 | |
| 17 | Customs United (R) | 34 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 63 | −37 | 21 | Relegation to 2024–25 Thai League 3 |
| 18 | Krabi (R) | 34 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 63 | −40 | 20 |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goals difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Overall goals difference; 6) Overall goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goals difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Overall goals difference; 6) Overall goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ a b Chiangmai is ahead on the head-to-head record; Chiangmai 3 pts (GD +1), Nakhon Si United 3 pts (GD -1).
- ^ Chiangmai was administratively relegated to the 2024–25 Thai League 3 for failing to meet Club Licensing standards.[2]
- ^ a b Phrae United is ahead on the head-to-head record; Phrae United 4 pts, Chanthaburi 1 pt.
- ^ Kasetsart remained in the league after Chiangmai failed to meet the Club Licensing criteria for the 2024–25 season, resulting in Kasetsart retaining their spot.[3]
Promotion play-offs
edit| Semi-finals | Finals | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Nakhon Si United | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||
| 4 | Chiangmai | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| Nakhon Si United | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||
| Rayong (a) | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 6 | Ayutthaya United | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 3 | Rayong (a.e.t.) | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||||||
Semi-finals
edit| Nakhon Si United | 1–0 | Chiangmai |
|---|---|---|
Nattapoom Maya  88' |
Report Highlight |
| Chiangmai | 2–2 | Nakhon Si United |
|---|---|---|
| Lim Chang-gyoon 28' Yoo Byung-soo 89' (pen.) |
Report | Rodrigo Maranhão 24' Alef 70' (o.g.) |
Nakhon Si United won 3–2 on aggregate.
| Ayutthaya United | 2–1 | Rayong |
|---|---|---|
| Passakorn Biaothungnoi 25' André Luís 66' (pen.) |
Report | Tiago Chulapa 88' |
| Rayong | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | Ayutthaya United |
|---|---|---|
| Tiago Chulapa 24', 40' Jetsada Batchari 103', 120' |
Report Highlight |
João Paulo 66' |
Rayong won 5–3 on aggregate.
Finals
edit| Nakhon Si United | 1–1 | Rayong |
|---|---|---|
| Nantawat Suankaew 90+2' |
Report | Rafael Galhardo 67' |
1–1 on aggregate. Rayong won on away goal.
Positions by round
editThe table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for matchday 13, but then postponed and played between days 16 and 17, it will be added to the standings for day 16.
| Leader and qualification to the 2024–25 Thai League | |
| Promotion to the 2024–25 Thai League | |
| Play off to the 2024–25 Thai League | |
| Relegation to the 2024–25 Thai League 3 |
Source: Thai League 2
Results by match played
editResults
editSeason statistics
editTop scorers
edit- As of 27 April 2024.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deyvison Fernandes
|
Nakhon Ratchasima | 22 |
| 2 | Jardel Capistrano
|
DP Kanchanaburi (7 Goals) Nongbua Pitchaya (14 Goals) |
21 |
| 3 | Tiago Chulapa
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Rayong | 19 |
| 4 |  Melvyn Lorenzen
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Nakhon Ratchasima | 16 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Maranhão
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Nakhon Si United | 14 |
| Judivan
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Pattaya United | ||
| 7 | André Luís Leite
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Ayutthaya United | 13 |
| Mosquito
|
Chiangmai United | ||
 Greg Houla
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Nakhon Ratchasima | ||
| Júnior Batista
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DP Kanchanaburi (8 Goals) Nongbua Pitchaya (5 Goals) | ||
| Chawin Srichan
|
Nongbua Pitchaya |
Hat-tricks
edit| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoo Byung-soo |
Chiangmai | Kasetsart | 4–1 (H) | 12 August 2023 |
| Wander Luiz |
Chanthaburi | Chiangmai United | 3–5 (A) | 1 October 2023 |
| Gustavinho |
Suphanburi | Kasetsart | 4–0 (H) | 22 October 2023 |
| Rodrigo Maranhão |
Nakhon Si United | Phrae United | 5–0 (H) | 12 November 2023 |
| Patrick Cruz |
Phrae United | Kasetsart | 3–0 (H) | 6 January 2024 |
| Caio Tailândia |
Lampang | Customs United | 3–3 (A) | 4 February 2024 |
| Chawin Srichan |
Nongbua Pitchaya | Kasetsart | 10–1 (H) | 25 February 2024 |
 Lwin Moe Aung |
Rayong | Samut Prakan City | 8–4 (H) | 21 April 2024 |
Clean sheets
edit- As of 27 April 2024.
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean
sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fahas Bilanglod
|
Chiangmai | 12 |
| Tanachai Noorach
|
Nakhon Ratchasima | ||
| 3 | Noppakun Kadtoon
|
Rayong | 11 |
| 4 | Pairot Eiammak
|
Chiangmai United | 9 |
| 5 | Phuwadol Pholsongkram
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Ayutthaya United | 8 |
| Kittisak Moosawat
|
Lampang | ||
| Chainarong Boonkerd
|
Pattaya United | ||
| 8 | Kiadtisak Chaodon
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Chainat Hornbill | 7 |
| Chinnapong Raksri
|
DP Kanchanaburi | ||
| 10 | Samuel Cunningham
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Nakhon Si United | 6 |
| Kittikun Jamsuwan
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Nongbua Pitchaya | ||
| Jirunpong Thamsiha
|
Samut Prakan City | ||
| Sahawit Khumpiam
|
Suphanburi |
Attendances
editOverall statistical table
edit| Pos | Team | Total | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 96,255 | 24,556 | 2,400 | 5,662 | +41.1% |
| 2 | Chiangmai | 35,561 | 3,212 | 1,150 | 2,092 | +63.1% |
| 3 | Nongbua Pitchaya | 28,699 | 3,265 | 968 | 1,686 | −31.3% |
| 4 | Pattaya United | 25,387 | 2,034 | 940 | 1,493 | +137.4% |
| 5 | Nakhon Si United | 23,015 | 2,080 | 989 | 1,354 | −36.8% |
| 6 | Rayong | 17,824 | 1,982 | 536 | 1,048 | +6.3% |
| 7 | Suphanburi | 16,548 | 1,542 | 571 | 973 | −9.6% |
| 8 | Chainat Hornbill | 15,052 | 1,496 | 622 | 941 | −13.0% |
| 9 | Chanthaburi | 14,208 | 1,754 | 437 | 836 | +197.5% |
| 10 | DP Kanchanaburi | 13,838 | 1,750 | 272 | 814 | +126.7% |
| 11 | Chiangmai United | 13,063 | 3,445 | 412 | 768 | −13.1% |
| 12 | Lampang | 11,269 | 1,015 | 398 | 663 | −55.0% |
| 13 | Phrae United | 8,549 | 956 | 391 | 503 | −17.8% |
| 14 | Ayutthaya United | 8,543 | 1,083 | 237 | 503 | −40.5% |
| 15 | Samut Prakan City | 7,075 | 847 | 241 | 416 | +30.4% |
| 16 | Kasetsart | 5,719 | 553 | 172 | 336 | −32.4% |
| 17 | Krabi | 4,904 | 520 | 130 | 288 | −37.5% |
| 18 | Customs United | 4,835 | 578 | 121 | 284 | −32.9% |
| League total | 350,314 | 24,556 | 121 | 1,149 | +37.1% |
Updated to games played on 27 April 2024
Source: Thai League
Attendances by home match played
edit| Team \ Match played | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United | 855 | 345 | 667 | 467 | 424 | 680 | 828 | 385 | 398 | 511 | 415 | 237 | 390 | 241 | 202 | 415 | 1,083 | 8,543 |
| Chainat Hornbill | 1,496 | Unk.1 | 1,015 | 955 | 938 | 622 | 729 | 929 | 881 | 938 | 983 | 1,129 | 1,189 | 895 | 722 | 711 | 920 | 15,052 |
| Chanthaburi | 1,431 | 1,754 | 1,280 | 1,246 | 668 | 556 | 603 | 567 | 864 | 748 | 437 | 619 | 714 | 819 | 589 | 515 | 798 | 14,208 |
| Chiangmai | 2,719 | 3,085 | 2,359 | 1,886 | 2,286 | 1,948 | 2,051 | 3,212 | 2,364 | 2,042 | 2,011 | 1,745 | 2,265 | 1,798 | 1,345 | 1,295 | 1,150 | 35,561 |
| Chiangmai United | 889 | 642 | 412 | 556 | 564 | 552 | 591 | 634 | 577 | 582 | 654 | 599 | 560 | 508 | 3,445 | 643 | 655 | 13,063 |
| Customs United | 428 | 250 | 350 | 370 | 278 | 265 | 275 | 180 | 146 | 247 | 220 | 200 | 121 | 350 | 578 | 373 | 204 | 4,835 |
| DP Kanchanaburi | 272 | 1,750 | 985 | 1,223 | 1,062 | 1,091 | 1,106 | 1,004 | 917 | 807 | 765 | 631 | 662 | 547 | 480 | 223 | 313 | 13,838 |
| Kasetsart | 480 | 553 | 532 | 224 | 312 | 172 | 275 | 415 | 415 | 275 | 215 | 210 | 332 | 328 | 212 | 347 | 422 | 5,719 |
| Krabi | 520 | 430 | 380 | 245 | 450 | 178 | 250 | 250 | 310 | 270 | 415 | 183 | 310 | 253 | 160 | 130 | 170 | 4,904 |
| Lampang | 624 | 530 | 617 | 750 | 616 | 673 | 628 | 398 | 1,015 | 543 | 680 | 669 | 697 | 651 | 615 | 644 | 919 | 11,269 |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 5,445 | 5,590 | 2,900 | 4,109 | 5,904 | 2,400 | 2,857 | 2,864 | 3,298 | 3,140 | 2,969 | 4,521 | 4,631 | 6,220 | 6,530 | 8,321 | 24,556 | 96,255 |
| Nakhon Si United | 2,080 | 1,415 | 1,425 | 1,200 | 1,570 | 1,540 | 990 | 1,126 | 1,236 | 989 | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1,315 | 2,015 | 1,199 | 1,280 | 1,095 | 23,015 |
| Nongbua Pitchaya | 2,179 | 2,733 | 1,956 | 968 | 1,805 | 1,648 | 1,306 | 1,339 | 1,468 | 1,356 | 1,294 | 1,213 | 1,235 | 1,311 | 1,607 | 1,986 | 3,265 | 28,669 |
| Pattaya United | 1,529 | 1,620 | 1,589 | 2,034 | 1,357 | 1,320 | 940 | 1,459 | 1,377 | 1,656 | 1,523 | 1,669 | 1,236 | 1,747 | 1,648 | 1,431 | 1,252 | 25,387 |
| Phrae United | 491 | 563 | 646 | 522 | 391 | 956 | 489 | 549 | 525 | 433 | 484 | 423 | 403 | 400 | 447 | 394 | 433 | 8,549 |
| Rayong | 1,613 | 1,205 | 1,194 | 960 | 758 | 862 | 536 | 579 | 657 | 620 | 876 | 911 | 937 | 1,293 | 1,982 | 1,522 | 1,319 | 17,824 |
| Samut Prakan City | 847 | 494 | 723 | 402 | 383 | 295 | 291 | 365 | 303 | 580 | 304 | 244 | 274 | 294 | 626 | 241 | 409 | 7,075 |
| Suphanburi | 1,542 | 1,499 | 1,293 | 1,365 | 1,218 | 1,150 | 647 | 880 | 829 | 839 | 915 | 768 | 718 | 695 | 1,030 | 589 | 571 | 16,548 |
Note:
Unk.1 Some error of T2 official match report 2 September 2023 (Chainat Hornbill 1–2 Phrae United).
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ไทยลีก แจ้งกำหนดวันเปิดฤดูกาล การแข่งขันฟุตบอลลีกอาชีพฤดูกาล 2566/67". Thaileague. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Chiangmai was administratively relegated to the 2024–25 Thai League 3 for failing to meet Club Licensing standards (in Thai)". today.line.me. 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Kasetsart remained in the league after Chiangmai failed to meet the Club Licensing criteria for the 2024–25 season, resulting in Kasetsart retaining their spot (in Thai)". goal.com. 18 July 2024.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 Promotion Play-offs semi-finals – Nakhon Si United v Chiangmai" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 Promotion Play-offs semi-finals – Chiangmai v Nakhon Si United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 Promotion Play-offs semi-finals – Ayutthaya United v Rayong" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 Promotion Play-offs semi-finals – Rayong v Ayutthaya United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 Promotion Play-offs finals – Nakhon Si United v Rayong" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 Promotion Play-offs finals – Rayong v Nakhon Si United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 25 May 2024.