Thonburi United Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอลธนบุรี ยูไนเต็ด), is a Thai football club under the stewardship of Thonburi University based in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] The club is currently playing in the Thai League 3 Bangkok metropolitan region.

Thonburi United
ธนบุรี ยูไนเต็ด
Full nameThonburi United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลธนบุรี ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s)The Thonburi Side Warhorse
ม้าศึกฝั่งธน
Founded2016; 8 years ago (2016),
as Thonburi University
2020; 4 years ago (2020),
as Thonburi United
GroundThonburi University Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Capacity1,500
OwnerThonburi University
ChairmanBancha Kerdmanee
Head CoachPetprasert Jangcham
LeagueThai League 3
2023–24Thai League 3, 4th of 14 in the Bangkok Metropolitan region

History

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In 2016, the club has established and competed in Thailand Amateur League Bangkok Metropolitan region, used Thonburi University Stadium as ground.[2] They competed in the amateur league to 2017 and 2018 season continuously.

In 2019, the club has promoted to Thai League 4[3][4][5] or also known as Omsin League.[6] The club made the new history by advanced to the round of 16 in Thai League Cup, they beat Samut Prakan City from Thai League 1 in the round of 32,[7] before defeated to PT Prachuap in the round of 16.[8][9] The club could advanced to 2019 Thai League 4 Champions League.

In 2022, Thonburi United competed in the Thai League 3 for the 2022–23 season. It is their 4th season in the professional league. The club started the season with a 1–3 home defeat to Samut Sakhon City[10] and they ended the season with a 1–2 away defeat to Samut Sakhon City.[11] The club has finished 12th place in the league of the Bangkok metropolitan region. In addition, in the 2022–23 Thai League Cup Thonburi United was defeated 1–2 by Samut Prakan in the first qualification round, causing them to be eliminated.[12]

Sponsorship by Sawadee Translations

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In August 2024, Thonburi United FC secured a sponsorship deal with Sawadee Translations, a Bangkok-based translation agency. The partnership includes Sawadee Translations’ logo appearing on the back and sleeve of the team's jerseys throughout the 2024-25 season. The sponsorship aims to support the club's growth while offering mutual promotional opportunities. Various joint initiatives, such as community engagement activities, giveaways, and branded merchandise, are also part of the collaboration.[13][14][15][16]

Crest history

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Stadium and locations

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Coordinates Location Stadium Year
13°43′27″N 100°20′42″E / 13.724254°N 100.344909°E / 13.724254; 100.344909 Bangkok Thonburi University Stadium 2016 – present

Season by season record

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Season League FA Cup League Cup T3 Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2016 DIV 3 Bangkok 3 1 1 1 13 13 4 17th - 32nd Opted out Ineligible
2017 TA Bangkok 1 0 1 0 11 12 1 13th - 24th Opted out Ineligible
2018 TA Bangkok 3 3 0 0 8 1 9 1st Opted out Ineligible
2019 T4 Bangkok 24 13 5 6 30 16 44 4th Opted out R2   Piyaphong Phrueksupee 6
2020–21 T3 Bangkok 20 7 7 6 31 25 28 8th Opted out Opted out   Piyaphong Phrueksupee 6
2021–22 T3 Bangkok 26 5 13 8 32 33 28 11th Opted out Opted out   Chatturong Longsriphum
  Narathip Kruearanya
5
2022–23 T3 Bangkok 26 6 7 13 25 35 25 12th Opted out QR1   Chatturong Longsriphum 5
2023–24 T3 Bangkok 26 17 5 4 56 32 56 4th Opted out QR2 R1   Bright Friday 11
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Players

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As of 1 October 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 MF   THA Naphop Janhom
4 DF   THA Kittipong Seanphong
5 DF   THA Sarayut Kongkool
6 MF   THA Supakrit Piromnark
7 DF   THA Suradet Klankhum
8 MF   THA Thanakon Woharnklong
10 MF   THA Piyaphong Phrueksupee
11 FW   THA Tanasrap Srikotapach
12 MF   IND Mecievi Khieya
14 MF   THA Aphichai Kopimpa
16 MF   THA Sirakorn Pimbaotham
17 DF   THA Chatturong Longsriphum
18 GK   THA Nateethan Unruenrung
19 MF   THA Kongpop Sroirak
21 MF   THA Boontawat Yanen
23 MF   THA Thanawat Srilasak
No. Pos. Nation Player
25 FW   THA Surat Suriyachai
27 FW   NGA Ajayi Opeyemi Korede
28 FW   THA Phinit Phuthong
30 GK   THA Yongann Jitjaturan
33 MF   THA Kunanon Paothong
35 DF   THA Natthawut Puangdao
43 GK   THA Pattarapong Patcharoon
46 GK   THA Phacharathon Chalermtit
53 DF   THA Sarawut Bunrod
66 MF   THA Patchanon Saophet
67 MF   THA Sirimongkon Khunpanperng
68 DF   THA Teeradej Nitkamkul
69 DF   THA Nanthapat Sukontha
81 FW   CIV Bouda Henry Ismael
88 MF   THA Thanakon Thiangtham

References

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  1. ^ "Club's info". Thai League. Archived from the original on 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  2. ^ "Stadium's info". Thai League. Archived from the original on 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
  3. ^ Chatnarong Phunakrom (22 October 2018). "The Clubs promoted to Thai League 4 in 2019 season (in Thai)". Goal Thailand. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  4. ^ "The PR brochures of 4 professional football leagues of Thailand (in Thai)". Thai League. 19 April 2019. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Thonburi University funded 5 millions Thai Baht to competed Thai League 4 in 2019 season (in Thai)". Siam Sport. 3 February 2019. Archived from the original on 18 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Omsin bank becomes to be the main sponsor of Thai League 3 and 4 in 2019 season (in Thai)". FA Thailand. 1 February 2019. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Drawing of 2019 Thai League Cup round of 32 (in Thai)". Thai League. 7 May 2019. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Drawing of 2019 Thai League Cup round of 16 (in Thai)". Thai League. 11 June 2019. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Highlight, Thonburi University 1–3 PT Prachuap". Guwalaw. 3 July 2019. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Bangkok metropolitan region matchday 1 – Thonburi United v Samut Sakhon City" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 11 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Bangkok metropolitan region matchday 26 – Samut Sakhon City v Thonburi United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 19 March 2023. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup first qualification round – Samut Prakan v Thonburi United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 3 September 2022. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Sawadee Translations Sponsors Thonburi United". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  14. ^ "Thonburi United Secures Sponsorship with Sawadee Translations". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  15. ^ "Sawadee Translations Partners with Thonburi United FC". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  16. ^ "Sawadee Translations Partners with Thonburi United FC as Official Sponsor for the 2024-25 Season". Sawadee Translations. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
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