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Friday, 11 September 2026

Thailand and its Foreign Footballers – A Personal View


Football supporters around the world sit in hope during each transfer window, hoping their favourite team signs players who will bring excitement, wins and honours. Back in the 60s and 70s, managers would proclaim their new man to be the final piece of the jigsaw. Nowadays, it seems it’s a 1,000-piece puzzle they’re trying to solve.

Signing foreign players adds that little bit of extra intrigue, and a chance for fans to claim bragging rights over teams less lavish in their spending. Yet, in Thailand, just how much do supporters, and even the club owners who are spending the cash, know about their new star?

The Thai League Foreigners Rule in 2026-27

The Thai League has scrapped the confusing ASEAN quota. Now, any Thai League 1 (T1) club can sign 10 foreigners in their squad, with seven being allowed on the pitch at any one time. T2 clubs can sign four foreigners and field them all at once. In T3, it is three and three.

That means there might potentially be 439 foreign footballers in the professional leagues.
Why did the rules change to increase the number of foreigners in T1? This is my take.
Clubs that win honours or finish near the top of the league qualify for AFC continental competitions the following season, a bit like the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League in Europe.

Guilherme Bissoli - Buriram United's outstanding Brazilian

Intercontinental Cups

However, another competition has been added for ASEAN Southeast Asian clubs. The Shopee Cup naturally wants the best clubs in it to satisfy the sponsors. That means the same clubs often compete in the AFC and ASEAN competitions. With the Thai League and two domestic cups, that naturally puts a strain on players.

Thai culture leans towards the most powerful holding sway, and with some of the most powerful and influential Thais owning the biggest football clubs, they were always going to get enough votes from clubs lower down the chain to increase the foreign quota.

This is despite it widening the gap between the top few clubs with the most cash and the rest, as they get to sign the best available foreigners. The big clubs, which have no foreign quota restriction in the continental cups, can stockpile squads with foreigners and even rotate them with those signed purely for Asian competitions during the mid-season transfer window.

A former Sisaket United foreign trio - with admiring fans


The Thai National Team

Thailand’s national football team has always taken priority in the eyes of Thais. It’s a source of national pride. Club owners claim that the national team comes first. They then agree to increase the foreign quota, so fewer Thais get game time.

Just as importantly, the foreigners generally take the vital positions on the pitch, like goalkeeper, centre-back or central forward. That means the national team has a shortage of experienced, quality players in those positions to choose from.

It’s a difficult situation to solve. Again, these are purely my thoughts. Thai League supremo and FA President Nualphan Lamsam, usually known as Madame Pang, has had roles with the national team. She cares about it.

She was elected with the backing of Newin Chidchob and Pavin Bhirombhakdi, owners of Buriram United and BG Pathum United, arguably the two most powerful clubs. Pavin soon resigned from the Football Association of Thailand executive committee after an alleged fallout with Madame Pang.

That means she requires Newin’s backing. I feel it is unlikely she would argue the case for the national team against foreign quotas, as she might lose that support.

My YouTube video of Charlie Clough in Thailand from February 2025


Are They Good?

One of the trickiest questions asked of us expat attendees at Thai League games is: how does the standard compare to English leagues? It’s hard to assess. In my opinion, Buriram United would probably be competitive in EFL League One; three or four other clubs might survive in EFL League Two, while the rest would be non-league. Some T2 and T3 clubs would be well down the pyramid.

Those are the parameters I use to assess the standard of the foreign players, as they should have the most influence on the pitch. Some very good foreign footballers in Thailand could play at a higher level, but they are certainly the exception rather than the rule.

In northern England in the 80s, it was said, partly tongue in cheek, that anyone working behind a bar with an Aussie accent or on a prolonged backpacking tour from Down Under could get a paid gig at many rugby league clubs because Australia were so dominant in the sport. I sometimes feel it’s a fair analogy with foreign footballers and some egotistical T3 football club owners.

2026-27 Thai League Preview - All You Need to Know

Attitude is Vital

The main difference between those who perform and are worth the club’s outlay is the player’s commitment, attitude and willingness to integrate. Charlie Clough, for example, played his career in England no higher than the top level of non-league football, but through his ability and attitude has forged a fantastic reputation in Thailand, which continues in T1.

I spoke to another Englishman who played in Thailand. He said his agent offered him a three-month deal with Accrington Stanley in the bottom division of the Football League, or a two-year deal with a top-level club based in Bangkok. While we agreed that the pies were better in East Lancashire, it was a no-brainer.

Argentinian Matias Panigazzi of Rasisalai United


In Defence of Foreign Players

He also commented on the importance of adapting to Thai culture. Things are very different in Thailand. During his spell, there was a large gap between fixtures near the end of the season.
A break would have benefited weary players, some carrying injuries, to recharge for the final few games. However, the club insisted on full training sessions because they were paying their salaries. Tales of dissenting players and inevitable fallouts are not unusual.

Thai League 3 Doesn’t Help

Currently, I think that T3 causes a lot of problems when foreign players don’t take their jobs as seriously as they might. There are 69 clubs split into six regional T3 divisions in 2026-27. Teams play 22 regular-season league games. The top two finishers in each regional division compete in the promotion playoffs. Only three teams go up to T2.

It creates a huge bottleneck. Owners, on the one hand, are happy that they only pay foreign players for 22 games. However, with such a short season, it is unlikely to attract quality players. And if the team has a bad run and falls out of the playoff picture, where is the incentive? It’s hard to blame disincentivised players who go into holiday mode if there’s nothing to play for.

David Rochela. Port FC's former Spanish captain

Agents

Agents play a big role in foreign player recruitment. I cannot confirm, but I would assume that, like the rest of the world, some agents are better than others. Judging by the number of Brazilians playing in Thailand, they are likely to have a strong network there.

To me, good agents supply players with good attitudes. Clubs have only themselves to blame when they sign a player who falls below their expectations. Such scenarios can happen anywhere, but when clubs have little infrastructure and do not look at a player’s background, relying on a selective highlight package, it will continue.

Expertise and investment are required to set up a system. Experts are available, but because they are not Thai, they are unlikely to be employed, and the cycle continues, with many players being passed from club to club.

Diogo, widely considered to be Thailand's greatest foreign star
during his time with Buriram United

To Finish

Foreign players bring much to Thai football. They increase its quality and provide entertainment. They have given me great pleasure over the years. However, I feel that a balance is required.

Currently, the Thai national team is set up to fail. If the FA of Thailand and the country’s football fans are serious about the team, the current foreign quotas do not help. It won’t happen until individuals put the team before the clubs they own. I don’t think Thailand will ever qualify for a World Cup.

Clubs can also save money and avoid issues if they have proper infrastructure and use a percentage of their investment and experts to sign foreign players who meet realistic expectations.

Several other Thai football-themed videos can be enjoyed on my YouTube Channel



Wednesday, 9 September 2026

My Land of Confusion


In the week leading up to Sisaket United’s home debut in Thai League 1, the country’s top level of football, I had mixed emotions. In many ways, I should have been excited. As a huge football fan, being able to cheer on the local club I support should be something to look forward to.

However, I attend football matches in the Land of Smiles for different reasons than the majority. Let me explain.

When I moved to Thailand in December 2021, I knew I would attend lots of football matches. But I wanted to do so without getting too embroiled in the emotions, and instead go to games to have fun, meet others and make friends. I try to maintain this philosophy, but it’s not easy.


Why don’t I want to get too emotionally involved? I’ll explain as best I can.

There were times living in England when football took over my life. I volunteered and carried out tasks at my hometown club, Scarborough Athletic, and later in London at Hendon FC. I was proud to give something back to the clubs that had given me entertainment, a place to meet friends, and plenty of ups and downs.

However, it hurt whenever I saw those involved in senior positions, working without pay and, in most cases, putting their own money into the club or giving their services for free, being lambasted by those who did nothing in return. Much of this can be blamed on social media, where anyone can voice an opinion, often with little thought or insight.

It hurt me mentally. I was determined to leave it behind when I started my new life.


In Thailand, my team was Port FC. I went to watch them when I could, when I visited on holiday, for a fun few hours and a team to look out for from afar without spending too much emotion on the result. That changed when I could go to all the home games.

Gradually, I got to know other expats who went to games. I had to admire their passion, but why did they get so worked up about things beyond their control? At least in England, supporters can sometimes affect the club’s thinking, but in Thailand? Not a chance, especially if you’re a farang.

There were times I found myself in pointless discussions about things that didn’t really matter, while some seemed determined to prove themselves to be superfans. I’ve never gone much on those who lambast cities or people who live there because of a rival football club. It’s bad enough when you live in that country. But in a foreign land? Madness.

I moved to Thailand to escape stress, not encourage it.


I think it’s important to understand Thai culture and how football works here. Respect for hierarchy is deeply ingrained in Thai society, and while that can be positive in many ways, it can also mean that mistakes by those in authority are not always questioned.

And that’s very much how it is in football. It is one of the reasons why I believe the game as a whole in Thailand will always trail other nations. They don’t always take advice or bring in non-Thai experts who can assist.

When I criticise, I am contradicting what I said earlier, and that’s not fair.

That is why, when I go to a match, I try to treat it as entertainment. Have a few beers, laugh, shout my head off and then forget about the result once I leave the stadium. Only, as we know, sport doesn’t work like that.


I moved to the northeast and began supporting Sisaket United and cheering on Rasisalai United, the province’s other club, which also won promotion to T1 at the end of last season.

Supporters have been treated shabbily by those running the clubs. Neither knew where they were playing their home games, as highlighted in my article Sisaket Stadium Shambles. At least, they didn’t tell their supporters. And that certainly raised my blood pressure.

Matchday is my one big day of the week. It often includes a round of golf, a trip into the city from my rural home, a chance to meet friends and fellow supporters and connect, and an event where I can let go and release pressure before happily heading back into the long grass for another week. It has a huge effect on my mental well-being.

Communication can be poor in Thailand, especially if it requires delivering bad news. This can lead to online rumours, often way off the mark, and unsatisfactory situations when simple honesty would solve them.


My poor wife was living with a madman at times, when online pages would announce something through guesswork, and genuinely well-meaning friends would forward me the “news”. Eventually, the Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium, home of Sisaket United, was deemed satisfactory for Thai League football and ready for the opening game against Ayutthaya United.

The game is likely to see a big crowd. And more anxiety. Very few clubs in Thailand have grasped the simple concept of online ticket sales. While games rarely sell out, it means turning up and queuing when that time should be spent relaxing and having fun.

Getting into the area we generally use was impossible for the game that sealed Sisaket’s promotion. Maybe I’m a football snob, but I was slightly resentful about where all the thousands were when I started going in T3.

And as I get older, I don’t like being in huge crowds. Back in England, I much preferred attending non-league football or county cricket rather than the Premier League or a Test Match. You can move if you don’t like those around you.

Then there is being in T1. Last season was amazing for Sisaket province. Both of its professional football clubs were promoted, and support increased. However, much like the EPL, once you are up, it’s a battle to stay there without any real hope of winning honours. Buriram United are so far ahead of the competition that teams start the season hoping to finish second. I find that very unhealthy.


The weather is also awful at this time of the year. Huge storms seem to land each night around teatime, just as I want to watch live sport from the UK or around kick-off time in Thailand. Our local stadium has one small roof. We are likely to get soaked.

So, when my wife drops me off at the bar for pre-match drinks on Saturday, I’ll be in a state of flux.

I would love to see Sisaket win, but having a fun day out is far more important, while remembering my mantra: The quickest route to disappointment is to take Thai football seriously.

Thanks for reading.

Writing the article has been most cathartic!

How to Attend a Match in Thailand


Whether you’re an expat living and working in Thailand or a visitor enjoying a holiday in the Land of Smiles, you might be considering attending a football match. Although there are plenty of options, especially in and around Bangkok, it can be confusing to find information on how to go about it. Read on for the best help!

Website Assistance

Like most football-playing countries, Thailand has a national league system, where the most successful clubs can progress to play in AFC (Asian Football Confederation) and ASEAN competitions. Thailand has domestic leagues and the FA Cup, the national team, and plenty of amateur football for those wanting a grassroots fix.


Let’s go through them so that you can be pointed in the right direction.

The Thai League website is the place to go for all domestic football. It’s not the easiest site to navigate, but the drop-down menus lead to the league and cup fixtures, venues, and even squad lists and statistics. One slight word of caution: it can sometimes be slow to update.

Once you find a fixture that appeals, I suggest checking out the social media pages of the clubs involved. Facebook is usually the best source, with all clubs having a page. If you cannot find it, use a translation tool and copy and paste its Thai name into the search box.

The AFC and ASEAN have websites that display fixtures, highlights and general information, providing insight into what’s going on, in addition to the clubs’ own pages. Whenever there’s a break for international fixtures anywhere in the world, the Thai team are also likely to be in action. Mainstream football fixture and scores apps can also help to find the details.

Amateur competitions in Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima are for anyone wanting to experience what grassroots football is like in Thailand. Admission is usually free. Occasionally, there might be a minimal charge. Many venues sell drinks and some local food.

Another great way to stay in touch and get a feel for the Thai game is to listen to a weekly edition of A Thai Football Podcast.


Finding the Stadium

Now you know how to find the fixtures; how do you find the stadiums?

Anyone in a provincial town or city can easily find a stadium by checking the league website against a map app, or by checking the team’s Facebook page. Asking a local can be just as easy, as a local club in these locations is often a source of pride and can sometimes be the main source of entertainment.

Anyone in the Bangkok area can use my Bangkok Stadiums by Public Transport guide if you want to go local without the hassle of explaining where you want to go to a taxi driver. Another guide offers Matchday Bar & Food Tips if you want to make the most of your day out.

Of course, taxi apps allow you to enter your destination to make getting to a game easier. Please allow plenty of time when heading to a game around Bangkok. It’s a huge city with brutal traffic congestion.


One huge advantage of setting off early is arriving at a stadium well before kick-off. I highly recommend doing this to get the feel for the occasion, meet people and make new friends. Most stadiums have vendors outside selling food and beer, with chairs and tables laid out.

Rather than being charged more for refreshments, as at many Western events, you will find prices comparable to local bars and restaurants. Sometimes even cheaper. Supporters often play local music outside, while those who bang the drums and stoke up the fans through their megaphones get into the mood, adding to the atmosphere.

It doesn’t matter which side you support, or if you are there as a neutral. Everyone mixes without a hint of animosity. In my experience, Thais want to talk and drink with you. Inside the stadium, they are as passionate as they come, berating the officials and getting behind their team.

A feature you might find unusual is the respect shown to the opponents at full-time. Both teams go to greet both sets of supporters and thank them. Fans of one club chant the name of the opposing team and applaud them before singing the club anthem with their club’s players, who then pose for a huge group photo for their socials.


Tickets and Prices

So, what about tickets and their prices?

Tickets, apart from a rare couple of fixtures, can be bought by simply turning up outside and purchasing them from one of the huts outside the stadium. A few of the big clubs sell them online in advance.

You can pay anything from 50 THB (£1.10) for Thai League 3 (T3) games up to 200 THB (£5.50) for games in Thai League 1 (T1).

Something to be aware of, and something I vehemently disagree with, is that those using the sections for away fans are charged more than home supporters. That said, the tickets are relatively inexpensive, and the whole experience means that even if the game is poor, the time spent isn’t wasted.

The YouTube video below, previewing the 2026-27 season, offers lots more insight, including a guide to the teams and my predictions for promotion and relegation.



Thursday, 3 September 2026

Thai Football System Explained


Football leagues around the world have different ways of determining their champions, with promotion, relegation and cup competitions all adding to the complexity. Thailand is no different. Here is how the Thai football system works for the 2026-27 season, along with a look at the cup competitions and some of the amateur football played in the Land of Smiles.

Thai League 1

Thai League 1 consists of 16 clubs. The 3 teams at the bottom of the table are relegated to Thai League 2. Each team in the competition can register up to 45 players, 10 of whom may be foreign. Only 7 foreign players are allowed on the pitch at any one time.

Thai League 1 Action at BG Stadium


Thai League 2

There are 18 teams in Thailand’s second-tier league. The top 2 sides are promoted automatically at the end of the season. The next 4 teams play off in 2-legged semi-finals and a final to determine the third promoted side. The 3 clubs at the bottom of the table are relegated to Thai League 3, with the zone depending on their location.

Thai League 3

The third tier is where things get complicated. The league is split into 6 regional zones, as opposed to Thai League 1 and 2, which are competed for across the country. The zones are North, Northeast, East, Central, West, and South. 

The top 2 in each zone make the playoffs, which are split geographically into 3 groups. The winners of each group plus the next-best points record go into the semi-finals over 2 legs. The 2 winners are promoted and play for the overall title. The losing semi-finalists play over 2 legs, with the winners going up.

The 6 teams that finish at the bottom of each zone are relegated. Some decide to call it a day, while others try to regain their status via the Semi-Pro League.

BYD sponsor all 3 national leagues in the 2026-27 season.

Thai Football Fever at the Sisaket Derby


Thai Semi-Pro League

The Thai Semi-Pro League replaced the Thailand Amateur League as the route for clubs seeking promotion to the professional setup. Again, it is split into six regional zones. However, clubs must meet a set of criteria, which can mean some zones have more teams than others. The six champions are all promoted. Sometimes runners-up also go up.

Amateur Football

The Bangkok Premier League was the foremost amateur competition for several years, until it was overtaken by the Thonburi League, which also serves the capital. In Nakhon Ratchasima, the Korat Super League continues to increase its reputation, while a similar competition in Udon Thani also looks to grow.

Some clubs in Thai League 3 and the Semi-Pro League enter sides into the amateur competitions for player development, and to allow those needing game time to do so.
Amateur football continues to thrive around Thailand. Irregular competitions over 1 or 2 days see sides pay an entry fee to play for prize money, often in 7-a-side events.

Thonburi League action at Old Blood FC in Bangkok


Underage Football

The Thai Under-21 League, sponsored by PEA, has more teams than last season. The Coca-Cola Cup for Under-17 teams saw a huge number of entries split into regional zones before the national knockouts. The competing teams include established clubs, academies, and schools.

The same age group have a similar format in 7-a-side football for schools, with the final round being played over a week on the 7 TV Channel at Bangkok’s Suphachasalai Stadium. Last year's finals made national headlines, with 35,000 spectators attending. 

There are many academies for youngsters around Thailand. Some provide coaching, while others have connections with professional clubs, providing a potential pathway for the most talented.

My Video Preview of the 2026-27 Season
Also Explains How the Thai Football System Works


Thai FA Cup

The foremost competition is the FA Cup, sponsored by Chang. It has a similar format to the English FA Cup, with no replays. Games are settled with extra time if level after 90 minutes, and then penalties. The semi-finals and the final are played on neutral grounds. 

Clubs don't need to enter, with the competition being supplemented by Semi-Pro League and amateur outfits. For some of them, it’s their only competitive football all year.

Thai League Cup

The competition follows the same format as the FA Cup and is currently the Muang Thai Cup to acknowledge its sponsor, Muang Thai Life Insurance. Clubs from all three Thai League divisions can enter, with Thai League 3 clubs starting in the qualifying rounds. Unlike the FA Cup, Semi-Pro League and amateur clubs cannot enter the League Cup.

Teams line up for the 2017 League Cup Final


Thai League 3 Cup

As the name suggests, the sponsored BGC Muang Thai Insurance Cup is a competition for clubs in Thai League 3, with the winners receiving a significant cash reward.

AFC Competitions

AFC Competitions, under the auspices of the Asian Football Confederation, see the most successful clubs compete against the best club sides from across the continent.

For the 2026-27 season, Thailand has three places in the AFC Champions League Elite and one in the AFC Champions League Two. The domestic qualification places are determined by the Thai League 1 finishing positions and the FA Cup, with places moving down the league table when a club qualifies through more than one route.

The next highest eligible Thai League 1 finisher after the ACL Elite places are allocated competes in the Champions League Two.

AFC Football at BG Stadium


ASEAN Club Championship

The ASEAN Club Championship, commonly known as the Shopee Cup, brings together leading clubs from Southeast Asia. Thailand has three places, with qualification determined by the competition's allocation rules and domestic performance.

For Further Reading

If you want to find out about the league and competition winners in 2025-26, my article “Thai Football 2026/27: What to Expect from the New Season” provides a review, as does the video embedded in it.



Sunday, 16 August 2026

Thai Football 2026/27: What to Expect from the New Season


It doesn’t matter where a football fan is located around the world. The arrival of a new season brings expectation, excitement and hope, and supporters in Thailand are no different. This year, however, they have to wait slightly longer for domestic football to get underway, with the Thailand national team involved in the ASEAN Championship.

So what is in store in 2026-27?

The Thunder Castle Chang Arena in Buriram


Buriram United Dominance

Those who follow club football in Thailand to any degree know that Buriram United is the dominant side. The Isan outfit has a powerful owner and is streets ahead of the competition in terms of merchandise, their stadium, training facilities, recruitment and the cash they invest. In a nutshell, they are based on successful European operations rather than using a scattergun approach generally favoured by their rivals.

Since becoming Buriram United, the club has collected 10 league titles in the last 13 years. They have won Thai League 1 for the last 5 seasons. They have won 4 FA Cups in the last 5 years, as well as the League Cup 3 times during the same period.

Therefore, it will be no shock that I predict they will continue to win the league and the cups. Their performances lead to competing in AFC Asian competitions, where big money is earned, so the cycle continues.

BG Stadium, Pathum Thani

A Competitive League

However, if you take away Buriram, the rest of the league is extremely competitive. There are some good teams like Port FC and Bangkok United, and the occasional well-run club such as Ratchaburi and BG Pathum United.

There is excitement in my part of the world as both Rasisalai United and Sisaket United won promotion to the elite level of the Thai League last season. The big shock was when former dominant club Muangthong United went in the opposite direction and will be looking to make a swift return.

Who goes down and is replaced by who sees fans discussing endlessly on social media, with Facebook packed with pages of supporters' groups across the country, along with others who spread news that is often little more than unsubstantiated rumours. If you need information about matches and the clubs, then Facebook or Line is the place to look in Thailand.

Pre-Match Ambience at Port FC


How to Attend Matches

Attendances at matches continue to show positive signs of improvement. Going to a game is still an excellent few hours out, with all sections of the community having fun. The tickets are easily available; they are relatively inexpensive, and the whole experience means that even if the game is poor, the time spent isn’t wasted.

Most stadiums have vendors outside selling food and beer, with chairs and tables laid out. The prices are comparable to local bars and restaurants, sometimes even cheaper, rather than the exploitation of fans that often goes on in the UK. Supporters often play local music outside, adding to the atmosphere. It’s a great place to meet people and make friends.

The atmosphere inside the stadiums can be extremely vibrant, with passionate home supporters often giving match officials feedback. Yet, it is extremely rare to see animosity between opposition supporters. In my experience, they are more likely to want to talk and drink with you.

Breadcrumbed Chicken on a Stick  - A Thai Stadium Classic


How to Watch at Home

For those who cannot get to a game, AIS, a communications company, has a contract to show all games in the 3 divisions live, as well as most cup matches. Those who subscribe can watch on their mobile devices, while those who have an AIS Wi-Fi connection can view the action on their TVs via a box.

Madame Pang

The FA President Nualphan Lamsam, usually referred to by her nickname, Madame Pang, has done many good things since her appointment to the role. BYD has become the league sponsor, and Chang beer is the name associated with the FA Cup, while Mueang Thai Life Insurance sponsors two other cups.

She negotiated the TV deal that assists clubs throughout the 3 national divisions with their finances. Better governance, administration, and discipline throughout Thai football have been introduced, with clubs required to reach higher standards. The Under-21 League has also grown in numbers this season. The League launch is now a big event that gains increased publicity.

Yes, some things could be improved in Thai football, but much of that responsibility lies with the clubs. They need to be better communicators with supporters, telling them the news, whether it is good or bad. They need to improve their facilities, upgrade stadiums and build infrastructure rather than spending cash on short-term foreign signings, some of whom flatter to deceive.

Dragon Solar Park - Ratchaburi

National Team Improvement

The Thai national team are showing signs of improvement too, with Madame Pang playing her part by persuading some of those with dual passports, who play in leagues elsewhere, to choose Thailand. Head coach Anthony Hudson is building a decent team despite an understrength outfit falling short in the recent ASEAN Championships.

They will compete in the 4-team King’s Cup in Sisaket in November and then the AFC Championships against the best of Asia in Saudi Arabia next year. By the end of the season, supporters will know much more about the progress made by their national heroes.

Matchday Fun


A Closing Round-Up

So, in closing, while Buriram United will more than likely lift all 3 major domestic trophies once more, along with the Shopee Cup, the Southeast Asian championship, there is much to look forward to.

New teams are looking to make their mark in Thai League 1, established old hands want to return to former glories, and the Thailand national team could reach new levels.

And best of all, those who want to go to matches can do so, having an inexpensive day, enjoying food and drink with friends old and new and taking in a fantastic atmosphere, so even if the game is poor, the time is never wasted.

My Video Preview of the New Season