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 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.[1][2]

Thai League 1
Organising bodyThai League
Founded1996; 28 years ago (1996)
First season1996–97
CountryThailand
ConfederationAFC
Number of teams16 (since 2019)
Level on pyramid1
Relegation toThai League 2
Domestic cup(s)Thai FA Cup
Thailand Champions Cup
League cup(s)Thai League Cup
International cup(s)
Current championsBuriram United (10th title)
(2023–24)
Most championshipsBuriram United (10 titles)
Most appearancesRangsan Viwatchaichok (439)
Top goalscorerHeberty (159)
TV partnersTrueVisions
Websitethaileague.co.th
Current: 2024–25 Thai League 1

History

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Origins (1916–1995)

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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 was contested in a tournament format from 1916 to 1995.

Foundation (1996–2007)

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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.[3] 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 was expanded to 16 clubs. At the end of each season, the three bottom placed clubs are relegated to the Thai Division 1 League.

Leagues integration (2007)

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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 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.

Modern era (2009–present)

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In 2009 season, there were significant changes in the lead to the new era of the Thai Premier League. Asian Football Confederation declared the regulations for the associations that have the intention to send the clubs to compete in the AFC Champions League starting from 2011.[4] 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[5] otherwise Thai clubs will not eligible to play in the Champions League. Clubs were forced to separate themselves from 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 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 the top league.

Thailand Clasico

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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 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 the 5–2 result at the end.

The first invincible

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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.[6]

Buriram dominance

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The Buriram Dominance refers to the 2013 to 2015 season, when Buriram United won Thai Premier League in three consecutive seasons as 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.[7][8]

Rebranding (2017)

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Thai League 1 logo after rebranding in 2017 in the Champions Medals

In 2017, Football Association of Thailand decided to rebrand Thai Premier League into Thai League 1.[9] Since its inception in 1996 the Thai Premier League has relied upon local sponsorship. Re-branding initiatives seek to foster an international identity for 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.[10][11] This rebranding earned the Good Design Award in the Brand Identity branch from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.[12]

The rebranding of the Thai League from 2017 to 2023 has been well received in terms of viewership with a large number of visitors to the stadium[13] and watching through live broadcasts[14] 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.[15]

Thai League Revolution (2023)

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On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Kornwee Phrissanantakul, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Thai League Company Limited and Patis Supapong, Secretary General of 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 the Association Executive Council meeting on Monday 3 July.[16]

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.[17][18]

Clubs

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There are 16 clubs in the league, with three promoted teams from Thai League 2 replacing 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.

Current clubs

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Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
Team Province Stadium Capacity
Bangkok United Pathum Thani (Rangsit) Thammasat Stadium 19,375
BG Pathum United Pathum Thani (Thanyaburi) BG Stadium 15,114
Buriram United Buriram Chang Arena 32,600
Chiangrai United Chiang Rai Singha Chiangrai Stadium 13,000
Khonkaen United Khon Kaen Khonkaen PAO. Stadium 7,000
Lamphun Warriors Lamphun Lamphun Warriors Stadium 5,000
Muangthong United Nonthaburi Thunderdome Stadium 12,505
Nakhon Pathom United Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom Municipality Sport School Stadium 6,000
Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima 80th Birthday Stadium 24,641
Nongbua Pitchaya Nongbua Lamphu Pitchaya Stadium 6,000
Port Bangkok (Khlong Toei) PAT Stadium 6,000
PT Prachuap Prachuap Khiri Khan Sam Ao Stadium 5,000
Ratchaburi Ratchaburi Dragon Solar Park 10,000
Rayong Rayong Rayong Provincial Stadium 7,500
Sukhothai Sukhothai Thung Thalay Luang Stadium 8,000
Uthai Thani Uthai Thani Uthai Thani Provincial Stadium 5,477

Stadiums and locations (2024–25)

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Bangkok United BG Pathum United Buriram United Chiangrai United
Thammasat Stadium BG Stadium Chang Arena Leo Chiangrai Stadium
Capacity: 25,000 Capacity: 15,114 Capacity: 32,600 Capacity: 11,354
       
Khon Kaen United Lamphun Warriors Muangthong United Nakhon Pathom United
Khonkaen PAO. Stadium Lamphun Warriors Stadium Thunderdome Stadium Nakhon Pathom School Stadium
Capacity: 7,000 Capacity: 5,000 Capacity: 15,000 Capacity: 6,000
     
Nakhon Ratchasima Nongbua Pitchaya Port PT Prachuap
80th Birthday Stadium Pitchaya Stadium PAT Stadium Sam Ao Stadium
Capacity: 24,641 Capacity: 6,000 Capacity: 6,000 Capacity: 5,000
     
Ratchaburi Rayong Sukhothai Uthai Thani
Dragon Solar Park Rayong Province Stadium Thung Thalay Luang Stadium Uthai Thani Provincial Stadium
Capacity: 10,000 Capacity: 7,500 Capacity: 9,500 Capacity: 4,477
       

Champions

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# Season Winners Runners-up
1 1996–97 Bangkok Bank Stock Exchange of Thailand
2 1997 Royal Thai Air Force Sinthana
3 1998 Sinthana Royal Thai Air Force
4 1999 Royal Thai Air Force Port
5 2000 BEC Tero Sasana Royal Thai Air Force
6 2001–02 BEC Tero Sasana Osotsapa
7 2002–03 Krung Thai Bank BEC Tero Sasana
8 2003–04 Krung Thai Bank BEC Tero Sasana
9 2004–05 Tobacco Monopoly PEA
10 2006 Bangkok University Osotsapa
11 2007 Chonburi Krung Thai Bank
12 2008 PEA Chonburi
13 2009 Muangthong United Chonburi
14 2010 Muangthong United Buriram PEA
15 2011 Buriram PEA Chonburi
16 2012 Muangthong United Chonburi
17 2013 Buriram United Muangthong United
18 2014 Buriram United Chonburi
19 2015 Buriram United Muangthong United
20 2016 Muangthong United Bangkok United
21 2017 Buriram United Muangthong United
22 2018 Buriram United Bangkok United
23 2019 Chiangrai United Buriram United
24 2020–21 BG Pathum United Buriram United
25 2021–22 Buriram United BG Pathum United
26 2022–23 Buriram United Bangkok United
27 2023–24 Buriram United Bangkok United
28 2024–25

The Invincibles

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Unbeatable champions:

Performance by clubs

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Club Winners Winning seasons
Buriram United
10
2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
Muangthong United
4
2009, 2010, 2012, 2016
Royal Thai Air Force 2 1997, 1999
BEC Tero Sasana 2000, 2001–02
Krung Thai Bank 2002–03, 2003–04
Bangkok Bank 1 1996–97
Sinthana 1998
Thailand Tobacco Monopoly 2004–05
Bangkok United 2006
Chonburi 2007
Chiangrai United 2019
BG Pathum United 2020–21

Records

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All-time top scorers

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As of 26 May 2024
Rank Player Years Goals Apps Ratio
1   Heberty Fernandes 2014–2023 159 249 0.64
2   Cleiton Silva 2010–2019 144 193 0.73
3   Teerasil Dangda 2009–2017, 2019, 2021– 143 336 0.43
4   Diogo Luis Santo 2015–2022 118 132 0.89
5   Dragan Boškovic 2013–2021 118 209 0.56
6   Leandro Assumpcao[19] 2011–2021 116 227 0.51
7   Pipob On-Mo 2006–2019 108 404 0.27
8   Sarayuth Chaikamdee 2001–2004, 2007–2013–2014 101 233 0.43
9   Teeratep Winothai 2006–2014, 2016–2022 96 206 0.47
10   Mario Gjurovski 2012–2019 93 197 0.47

Figures for active players (in bold).

Most appearances

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As of 26 May 2024
Rank Player Position Apps Goals
1   Rangsan Viwatchaichok MF 439 49
2   Siwarak Tedsungnoen GK 433 0
3   Pipob On-Mo FW 402 108
4   Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool GK 397 1
5   Teerasil Dangda FW 351 143
6   Pichitphong Choeichiu MF 340 62
7   Nattaporn Phanrit DF 335 19
8   Narit Taweekul GK 315 1
9   Apichet Puttan DF 262 7
10   Heberty FW 249 159

Figures for active players (in bold).

Player statistics

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Awards

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Thai League trophy from 2011 to 2016
 
Thai League trophy from 2017 to present

Prize money

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As of 2021-22 season
  • Champion: 10,000,000 Baht
  • Runner-up: 3,000,000
  • Third place: 1,500,000
  • Fourth place: 800,000
  • Fifth place: 700,000
  • Sixth place: 600,000
  • Seventh place: 500,000
  • Eighth place : 400,000

Trophy

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  • 2011 – 2016 trophy: In 2010, Football Association of Thailand and Thai Premier League Co. Ltd considered to improve the image of Thai Premier League Trophy. The trophy itself was designed by Glue Creative from England and produced by British Silverware of Sheffield. The trophy was crafted by silver with the European style of a crown. Three divas are holding up the trophy and three golden elephants are standing on the base. The trophy is 75 cm tall and weighs more than 30 kg. The production used 250-man hours of work and the finished trophy worth 2 million baht.
  • 2017 – current trophy: In 2017, Football Association of Thailand order the trophy produced from England that was created by Royal Jewellers Asprey of London to be new champions trophy. The trophy reflecting Thai identity by the use of Kranok pattern mixed with modern pattern and sculpt it pieces by piece.[20][21]

Top scorers

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Season Top scorer Club Goals
1996–97   Amporn Amparnsuwan TOT 21
1997   Worrawoot Srimaka BEC Tero Sasana 17
1998   Ronnachai Sayomchai Port Authority 23
1999   Sutee Suksomkit Thai Farmer Bank 13
2000   Sutee Suksomkit (2) Thai Farmer Bank 16
2001–02   Worrawoot Srimaka
  Pitipong Kuldilok
BEC Tero Sasana
Port Authority
12
2002–03   Sarayoot Chaikamdee Port Authority 12
2003–04   Vimol Jankam Osotsapa 14
2004–05   Supakit Jinajai
  Sarayoot Chaikamdee (2)
Provincial Electricity Authority
Port Authority
10
2006   Pipat Thonkanya BEC Tero Sasana 12
2007   Ney Fabiano Thailand Tobacco Monopoly 18
2008   Anon Sangsanoi BEC Tero Sasana 20
2009   Anon Sangsanoi (2) BEC Tero Sasana 18
2010   Ludovick Takam Pattaya United 17
2011   Franck Ohandza Buriram PEA 19
2012   Teerasil Dangda
  Cleiton Silva
Muangthong United
BEC Tero Sasana
24
2013   Carmelo González Buriram United 23
2014   Heberty Ratchaburi Mitr Phol 26
2015   Diogo Luís Santo Buriram United 33
2016   Cleiton Silva Muangthong United 27
2017   Dragan Bošković Bangkok United 38
2018   Diogo Luís Santo (2) Buriram United 34
2019   Lonsana Doumbouya Trat 20
2020–21   Barros Tardeli Samut Prakan City 25
2021–22   Hamilton Soares Nongbua Pitchaya 19
2022–23   Supachai Chaided Buriram United 19
2023–24   Supachai Chaided (2) Buriram United 21
Season Top Scorer Club Goals
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Most Valuable Player

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Season Player Club
1996–97   Amporn Amparnsuwan TOT
1997   Seksan Piturat Sinthana
1998   Niweat Siriwong Sinthana
2000   Anurak Srikerd BEC Tero Sasana
2001–02   Apichad Thaveechalermdit Bangkok Bank
2002–03   Cumpee Pinthakul Bangkok Bank
2003–04   Pichitphong Choeichiu Krung Thai Bank
2004–05   José Carlos da Silva Thailand Tobacco Monopoly
2006   Punnarat Klinsukon Bangkok University
2007   Pipob On-Mo Chonburi
2008   Narongchai Vachiraban Provincial Electricity Authority
2009   Jetsada Jitsawad (Defender)
  Kittipol Paphunga (Midfielder)
  Pipat Thonkanya (Striker)
Muangthong United
BEC Tero Sasana
Thai Port
2010   Datsakorn Thonglao Muangthong United
2011   Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool Chonburi
2012   Teerasil Dangda Muangthong United
2013   Theerathon Bunmathan Buriram United
2014   Suchao Nuchnum Buriram United
2015   Diogo Luís Santo Buriram United
2016 Not awarded
2017   Jakkaphan Kaewprom Buriram United
2018   Sumanya Purisai Bangkok United
2019   Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul Chiangrai United
2020–21   Sumanya Purisai (2) BG Pathum United
2021–22   Theerathon Bunmathan (2) Buriram United
2022–23   Supachai Chaided Buriram United
2023–24   Supachai Chaided (2) Buriram United
Season Player Club
2024–25

Coach of the Year

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Season Coach Club
1996–97   Witthaya Laohakul Bangkok Bank
1997   Piyapong Pue-on Royal Thai Air Force
1998   Karoon Narksawat Sinthana
1999   Piyapong Pue-on (2) Royal Thai Air Force
2000   Pichai Pituwong BEC Tero Sasana
2001–02   Attaphol Buspakom BEC Tero Sasana
2002–03   Narong Suwannachot Krung Thai Bank
2003–04   Worrawoot Dangsamer Krung Thai Bank
2004–05   Jose Alves Borges Thailand Tobacco Monopoly
2006   Somchai Subpherm Bangkok University
2007   Jadet Meelarp Chonburi
2008   Prapol Pongpanich Provincial Electricity Authority
2009   Attaphol Buspakom (2) Muangthong United
2010   René Desaeyere Muangthong United
2011   Chalermwoot Sa-ngapol Pattaya United
2012   Slaviša Jokanović Muangthong United
2013   Attaphol Buspakom (3) Bangkok Glass
2014   Masahiro Wada Chonburi
2015   Alexandre Gama Buriram United
2016 Not awarded
2017   Totchtawan Sripan Muangthong United
2018   Božidar Bandović Buriram United
2019   Ailton dos Santos Silva Chiangrai United
2020–21   Surachai Jaturapattarapong BG Pathum United
2021–22   Masatada Ishii Buriram United
2022–23   Masatada Ishii (2) Buriram United
2023–24   Totchtawan Sripan (2) Bangkok United
Season Player Club
2024–25

Competition format and sponsorship

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Competition

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There are 16 clubs in 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 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 the Thai League 2 and the top three teams from the Thai League 2 are promoted in their place.

Qualification for Asian competitions

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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.[22] From 2012 Thai clubs has 1 automatic spot to 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.

Ranking

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To be used for allocating slots in the 2024–25 season.

Updated on 25 May 2022.(Source)

Ranking Member Association
(L: League, C: Cup, LC: League cup)
Club Points 100% ACL 2024–25
(GS+PO)
AFC Cup 2024–25
(GS+PO)
2022[23] 2021[24] Mvmt Region Region Mvmt 2019[25] 2020[a] 2021[26] 2022[27] Total
1 1   1 (W)     Saudi Arabia (L, C) 26.350 0.000 20.950 13.950 61.250 100.000 3+1 -
2 3   +1 1 (E)   +1   Japan (L, C, LC) 21.800 0.000 17.875 15.100 54.775 89.429 3+1 -
3 2   -1 2 (E)   -1   South Korea (L, C) 13.600 0.000 22.750 13.300 49.650 81.061 3+1 -
4 6   +2 2 (W)   +2   Uzbekistan (L, C) 9.000 0.000 18.671 9.600 37.280 60.865 3+1 -
5 4   -1 3 (W)   -1   Iran (L, C) 11.500 0.000 14.225 11.000 36.725 59.959 2+2 -
6 5   -1 4 (W)   -1   Qatar (L, C) 15.900 0.000 7.300 11.500 34.700 56.653 2+2 -
7 11   +4 3 (E)   +2   Hong Kong (L, C, S, LC) 3.650 0.000 16.500 13.700 33.850 55.265 2+2 -
8 8   5 (W)     United Arab Emirates (L, C) 7.633 0.000 14.400 8.083 30.116 49.169 1+2 -
9 10   +1 6 (W)     Jordan (L, C) 7.967 0.000 10.833 6.000 24.800 40.490 1+1 1+0
10 20   +10 4 (E)   +5   Malaysia (L, C) 4.450 0.000 4.000 16.000 24.450 39.918 2+2 -
11 9   -2 5 (E)   -1   Thailand (L, C, LC) 5.050 0.000 8.500 9.000 22.550 36.816 1+2 -
12 14   +2 6 (E)     Vietnam (L, C) 10.752 0.000 6.000 5.000 21.752 35.513 1+1 1+0
13 17   +4 7 (W)   +3   India (L, C) 3.217 0.000 6.857 10.300 20.374 33.264 1+0 1+1
14 12   -2 8 (W)   -1   Tajikistan (L, C) 3.000 0.000 13.953 3.000 19.953 32.576 1+0 1+1
15 13   -2 9 (W)   -1   Iraq (L, C) 8.300 0.000 3.250 7.450 19.000 31.020 1+0 2+0

Thai League All-Star Exhibition game

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Sponsorship

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The Thai League has been sponsored since 1996 until 2003 and has been sponsored again since 2010. The sponsor has been able to determine the league's sponsorship name. The list below details who the sponsors have been and what they called the competition:

  • 1996–1997: Johnnie Walker (Johnnie Walker Thailand Soccer League)
  • 1998–2000: Caltex (Caltex Premier League)
  • 2001–2003: Advanced Info Service (GSM Thai League)
  • 2003–2005: None (Thai League)
  • 2006–2008: None (Thailand Premier League)
  • 2009: None (Thai Premier League)
  • 2010–2012: Sponsor Energy Drink (Sponsor Thai Premier League)
  • 2013–Present: Toyota (Toyota Thai Premier League in 2013–2015, Toyota Thai League in 2016–2020/21, Hilux Revo Thai League in 2021/22–Present)

Match balls

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The 2021–2028 season uses the Molten match balls.[28]

Youth League

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Like the reserve league, the youth league is open to all the youth teams of all professional clubs in Thailand.

Other tournaments

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Domestic tournaments
International tournaments
Defunct tournaments

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The 2020 season did not award points for the ranking because of the cancellation of 2020 AFC Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

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  1. ^ "Hilux Revo Thai League 2021-2022 fixtures, results & tables - Football".
  2. ^ "รีแบรนด์ไทยลีก : การปรับภาพลักษณ์ครั้งใหญ่ที่ฉีกทุกภาพจำของฟุตบอลไทยลีก". 17 December 2016.
  3. ^ Thai Premier League 1996 summary Archived 30 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ ACL Criteria for 2011
  5. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) AFC Club License Criterea
  6. ^ Leader of the pack
  7. ^ "Are Bandovic's Buriram United the best Thai league side ever? - Back Page Football". 21 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Buriram's 31 Game Unbeaten League Run Comes to an End at Chiang Rai". 23 April 2018.
  9. ^ "บอลไทยกับ 5 เรื่องดีไซน์ที่คุณควรรู้ – Kosin Studio". 22 April 2019.
  10. ^ "รีแบรนด์ไทยลีก : การปรับภาพลักษณ์ครั้งใหญ่ที่ฉีกทุกภาพจำของฟุตบอลไทยลีก". Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  11. ^ OFFICIAL : ส.บอล รีแบรนด์ไทยลีกเผยโฉมโลโกใหม่-แบ่งเป็น 5 ลีก
  12. ^ "'ตราสัญลักษณ์ไทยลีก' คว้ารางวัลออกแบบยอดเยี่ยมของญี่ปุ่น". Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  13. ^ ทะลุ2หมื่นเกมแรก! "บุรีรัมย์-ท่าเรือ" ทุบสถิติผู้ชมสูงสุดไทยลีก ฤดูกาล 2021-22
  14. ^ ไทยลีกเปิดรับข้อเสนอผู้ถือลิขสิทธิ์ใหม่หลัง AIS Play เผยยอดคนดูสูงสุดเป็นสถิติ
  15. ^ ลิขสิทธิ์ "ไทยลีก" เหลือแค่ 50 ล้าน-16 สโมสรส่อแยกตัวดูแลสิทธิประโยชน์เอง
  16. ^ หัวจะปวด “ทีมไทยลีก 1” ตกลง “แยกตัว" จัดแข่งเอง เหตุค่าลิขสิทธิ์ถ่ายทอดได้น้อยน่าใจหาย
  17. ^ ไทยลีกผุดแคมเปญ #SAVETHAILEAGUE เคาะแพ็กเกจถ่ายทอดสด 59 บาท/เดือน สร้างรายได้กระจายให้ทุกสโมสร
  18. ^ ไทยลีกผุดแคมเปญ #SAVETHAILEAGUE เคาะแพ็กเกจถ่ายทอดสด 59 บาท
  19. ^ รายที่ 8! "อัสซัมเซา"จารึกประวัติศาสตร์ ยิงครบ 100 ประตูในไทยลีก
  20. ^ "สานต่อความฝัน!! บลูเวฟ ชลบุรี ประกาศปล่อยยืม กฤษดา วงษ์แก้ว ซบ นครปฐม ยูไนเต็ด ลุยไทยลีก 1".
  21. ^ "OFFICIAL : จากช่างระดับโลก! ส.บอลเปิดตัว 5 ถ้วยแชมป์ไทยลีก,เอฟเอ คัพ".
  22. ^ AFC PRO-LEAGUE AD-HOC COMMITTEE ASSESSMENT CHARTS
  23. ^ AFC Club Competitions Ranking 2022
  24. ^ AFC Club Competitions Ranking 2021
  25. ^ AFC Country Points 2019
  26. ^ AFC Country Points 2021
  27. ^ AFC Country Points 2022
  28. ^ ลูกฟุตบอลใช้ในไทยลีก Molten ปี 2023
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