Inter Bangkok FC
Ground: RMUTT Thanyaburi Stadium
Capacity: 2,000
Club Founded: 2015
League: In Abeyance (current level)
Inter Bangkok played under several guises and played at different home grounds. Their Thai League license was revoked in 2025, which left their status in doubt.
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| Making their presence felt in Thanyaburi |
Inter Bangkok FC - A Potted History
The club began life as Bangkok University Deffo, playing at Bangkok University Stadium in Rangsit. The team played in the third-tier Division 2 Bangkok Metropolitan Region, finishing third in 2016. They joined Thailand League 3 Lower following league restructuring, where Anusak Laosangthai scored the goals.
Playing as Deffo FC at TOT Stadium in Chaeng Watthana, the team was relegated to the newly formed Thai League 4 Bangkok. The club changed its name to Rangsit United and began playing home games at Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium in Pathum Thani.
The Thai League system was changed for the 2020-21 season, reverting to three tiers. Inter Bangkok, attached to the Inter youth academy, relocated to the 72nd Anniversary Stadium in Minburi.
The Thai League system was changed for the 2020-21 season, reverting to three tiers. Inter Bangkok, attached to the Inter youth academy, relocated to the 72nd Anniversary Stadium in Minburi.
The change failed to improve fortunes. Despite Brazilian Caio's goals, the side finished bottom of the table. The COVID pandemic intervened, and no team was relegated, as Inter retained their league status.
Intouch Yamyindee netted as the side improved under coach Kantameth Rodprasidh in the following campaign, before the coach was replaced by Sunti Songte. A link-up with AUU, of whom little is known, aside from a team called AUU Dream Team, playing in the Bangkok Premier League.
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| 72nd Anniversary Stadium Minburi |
It saw a tinkering with the club title. Chaitud Uamtham took the role as head coach, overseeing a stark improvement. Aphiwat Charoenlai topped the scoring charts, as Kamron Samranphan took over as coach midway through the campaign.
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Santichai Anusim and Aphirak Sriarun took charge of Inter in 2024-25. In the second half of the season, the club moved to the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT) Stadium in Pathum Thani, where Nattawoot Ausuwantim was appointed as head coach.
AUU was dropped from the club title, while a new logo was introduced. Inter were denied a license ahead of the new season, with their future in the balance. Their final social media post in October 2025 was defiant.
My visits
Home coach Sunti Songte hooked defender Pittaya Nuchkrasae at the break after previously sparing Nopphon Phon-Udom, who must have been chuffed to bits to avoid further punishment. To be fair, Inter improved after the interval. It would have been difficult for them to have got any worse.
It was Tumasyan's turn to score another goal, just past the hour mark. He hooked in at the near post before heading for an early shower following a job well done. He was replaced by Tanat Wongsupaluk, who would have a say later in the proceedings.
A couple of away fans tried to create an atmosphere with a continual out-of-tune duet and accompanying drum. I could only think that referee Sila Jinnigorn felt sorry for the home team as he awarded them a penalty. Sanan predictably saved Rico’s effort. What a day he enjoyed!
Tanat made it 8-0. His goal-bound header was clearly cleared from behind the line. NBU missed a gilt-edged chance when the overworked keeper Natthawut Kiakhuntod made a decent stop before tipping a downward header over the bar.
However, he was helpless when Tanat was given the freedom of the park to waltz through and complete the hammering. I headed back to Suwinthawong Road and hailed a taxi. It had been a tough day, and I had a peaceful, quiet night at home.
I’d like to think Daz Brining, who had died suddenly in Scarborough, would have laughed and appreciated my choice of match. He played in much better contests. RIP fella.
AUU Inter Bangkok 2 Thonburi United 5
The visitors put in a strong display against their hosts who lacked in some important areas. Thonburi, run by their local University, went ahead after four minutes when Kittipong Seanphong was given a free header from a corner, from which he made no mistake.
Inter, with a good youth setup and training ground near the venue, looked like a far better outfit than on my previous visit. They should have levelled, but Otis somehow put it wide. A sitter on the dock of the goal, if you will. On this showing, he wasn't going to be the talk of the town anytime soon.
However, parity was soon restored. Siriwat Sinturak smashed home after a header was cleared off the line. The home side showed great promise at this stage, but six minutes from the break, Teerawat Wongsa clumsily fouled Suradech Klankham in the box.
Argentinian forward Ramiro Lizaso sent the keeper the wrong way to score from the spot. Thonburi extended their lead, as Inter clearly hadn't learned from their earlier poor marking. Seanphong scored before the sides trotted down the tunnel while I had a walk around the far side.
The hosts returned with increased intent after the interval, seeing a shot cannon back off the underside of the bar, before United went 4-1 ahead when the muscly Nigerian forward Bright Friday went on a surging run, cut inside, and delivered a low shot into the corner of the net before firing over an easy opportunity.
Thonburi keeper Pattarapong Patcharoon was keen on the theatrical side of his art, but he made a tremendous fingertip save before Friday made it 5-1. A stoppage-time goal from substitute Tanasorn Janthrakhot added some respectability to the full-time score.
Both sets of fans did their best to create an atmosphere with chants and drums in the 10,000-capacity arena, which was far too big and located in the middle of nowhere in the farthest east of the Minburi district. The indoor hall next door was home to BTS in the Thai Futsal League.
At least the pitch was in decent nick, helped by Siam FC not sharing it after their relegation, allowing the turf extra recovery time. However, the arena was in a state of decay, underused and underloved
It was good to see members of the public using the amenities, with other activities taking place in the bowels of each stand, including the Thai game of takraw. It's like the western game of head tennis, only with a smaller, harder ball made of rattan or durable plastic.
I arrived using the 131 bus from Minburi, then walking from the main Suwinthawong Road. Fortunately, someone stopped and offered a lift for the last ten minutes as it was extremely hot. I took my own refreshments as I knew there was nothing at the stadium.
I was offered some beers by an Argentinian among the away fans cheering on his compatriot, but I declined on this rare occasion. I was home in fifteen minutes by Grab taxi, ready to watch some football on TV from the UK.
At RMUTT Stadium
AUU Bangkok 4 Chamchuri United 1
It was an error, hearing the cheer as I emerged outside after Nathaphong Thaisri reduced the visitors' arrears. With no catering at the stadium, I went into the students' living area to buy a large bottle of water from an extremely helpful young shop assistant.
The away side were the better side after the break, looking to level things up. They missed a gilt-edged chance and looked to me like the more likely winners at this stage. Arinze forced Sakpon to make a fine stop when his power once again had swatted away the Chamchuri defence like flies.
However, once AUU gained impetus once more, the big man ran from the halfway line and slotted calmly past Sakpon to put the result to bed six minutes from time. I decided to use the facilities and head towards the exit. As luck would have it, Abraão made it 4-1 while I was out of view.
The action wasn’t quite done yet, as another storming Arinze run ended with him being dragged down inside the box. Abraão missed a chance to complete his hat-trick when his weak penalty was easily saved. But it had been a brilliant AUU performance all told.
I was already in good form after an entertaining few hours, but my mood brightened further when the courtesy campus bus arrived and dropped me at the main gates, where a bustling market was in progress. I was tempted to explore it, but I wanted to get home.
Again, fortune was on my side as a small bus was ready to depart to Rangsit from where another service took me to the Skytrain at Yæk Kor Por Aor. That part of the journey was an adventure in itself with a maniac driver and mad conductor hanging out of the open door at high speed.
Despite trying to reduce costs further, I finally submitted and hailed a taxi for the last part of the journey from Ku Bon, arriving home at just past 8 pm, a journey time of just over two hours. I was happy to eat and head straight to bed, forgoing the EPL action on TV. A grand day out.
,Santichai Anusim and Aphirak Sriarun took charge of Inter in 2024-25. In the second half of the season, the club moved to the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT) Stadium in Pathum Thani, where Nattawoot Ausuwantim was appointed as head coach.
AUU was dropped from the club title, while a new logo was introduced. Inter were denied a license ahead of the new season, with their future in the balance. Their final social media post in October 2025 was defiant.
My visits
At 72nd Anniversary Stadium, Minburi
Inter Bangkok 0 North Bangkok University 9
Inter Bangkok 0 North Bangkok University 9
Thai League 3 Bangkok - Sunday 20th February 2022
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I set out for my football in a melancholy mood, with the news that someone I used to play against and have an occasional drink with back home, of a similar age, had died. It was certainly a jolt and a reminder to enjoy every day. In the end, I got into action and headed to the local market.
From here, I knew that a bus went reasonably close to the cavernous 72nd Anniversary Stadium. I couldn't see my bus, so I walked along Sihaburanukit Road and decided to grab a taxi if all else failed.
As it happened, a bus arrived, and the conductor was helpful, telling me the nearest stop when we approached. From there, it was another thirty-minute walk down Thanon Khum Klao to the stadium on a very warm day.
I drank water as I walked and felt more upbeat, noticing how the area had developed since I visited the arena when BEC Tero Sasana played there. However, the stadium was a different story.
Thai Honda became the resident club, replacing Tero, which merged with Police United. The whole place looked scruffy, with peeling paint and rust appearing. Many seats had been removed from the main side, which was the only one open. Admission was free. I didn't see any club officials.
While I thought things were a bit tardy off the pitch, I hadn’t seen anything yet. Inter’s home performance was simply shambolic. As North Bangkok pushed for a play-off spot, it was definitely not a good day to be off it.
The audible groans that accompanied Veeraphong Aon-pean's opening goal after a defensive howler were an appetiser for what was to come. The classy Russian forward, Sergey Tumasyan, made it 2-0 with a tap-in halfway through the first period. Home defender Jefferson Rico then put the ball into his own net.
Tumasyan extended the lead with a fantastic goal before Assanee Panwang gave the smattering of home fans a moment of respite when he shot wide in a rare attack before another effort produced a great save from visiting keeper Sanan Amkoed.
Tumasyan added a couple more before the period ended, the second from the penalty spot right on half-time as his team went down the tunnel 6-0 ahead, with what I thought could be many more to come.
No refreshments were on sale, as I remained in my seat during the break. Several descending flights heading to Suvarnabhumi offered alternative entertainment. An unusual feature was girls carrying out the ball-retrieving duties, something I'd only seen previously at Bangkok FC.
I set out for my football in a melancholy mood, with the news that someone I used to play against and have an occasional drink with back home, of a similar age, had died. It was certainly a jolt and a reminder to enjoy every day. In the end, I got into action and headed to the local market.
From here, I knew that a bus went reasonably close to the cavernous 72nd Anniversary Stadium. I couldn't see my bus, so I walked along Sihaburanukit Road and decided to grab a taxi if all else failed.
As it happened, a bus arrived, and the conductor was helpful, telling me the nearest stop when we approached. From there, it was another thirty-minute walk down Thanon Khum Klao to the stadium on a very warm day.
I drank water as I walked and felt more upbeat, noticing how the area had developed since I visited the arena when BEC Tero Sasana played there. However, the stadium was a different story.
Thai Honda became the resident club, replacing Tero, which merged with Police United. The whole place looked scruffy, with peeling paint and rust appearing. Many seats had been removed from the main side, which was the only one open. Admission was free. I didn't see any club officials.
While I thought things were a bit tardy off the pitch, I hadn’t seen anything yet. Inter’s home performance was simply shambolic. As North Bangkok pushed for a play-off spot, it was definitely not a good day to be off it.
The audible groans that accompanied Veeraphong Aon-pean's opening goal after a defensive howler were an appetiser for what was to come. The classy Russian forward, Sergey Tumasyan, made it 2-0 with a tap-in halfway through the first period. Home defender Jefferson Rico then put the ball into his own net.
Tumasyan extended the lead with a fantastic goal before Assanee Panwang gave the smattering of home fans a moment of respite when he shot wide in a rare attack before another effort produced a great save from visiting keeper Sanan Amkoed.
Tumasyan added a couple more before the period ended, the second from the penalty spot right on half-time as his team went down the tunnel 6-0 ahead, with what I thought could be many more to come.
No refreshments were on sale, as I remained in my seat during the break. Several descending flights heading to Suvarnabhumi offered alternative entertainment. An unusual feature was girls carrying out the ball-retrieving duties, something I'd only seen previously at Bangkok FC.
Home coach Sunti Songte hooked defender Pittaya Nuchkrasae at the break after previously sparing Nopphon Phon-Udom, who must have been chuffed to bits to avoid further punishment. To be fair, Inter improved after the interval. It would have been difficult for them to have got any worse.
It was Tumasyan's turn to score another goal, just past the hour mark. He hooked in at the near post before heading for an early shower following a job well done. He was replaced by Tanat Wongsupaluk, who would have a say later in the proceedings.
A couple of away fans tried to create an atmosphere with a continual out-of-tune duet and accompanying drum. I could only think that referee Sila Jinnigorn felt sorry for the home team as he awarded them a penalty. Sanan predictably saved Rico’s effort. What a day he enjoyed!
Tanat made it 8-0. His goal-bound header was clearly cleared from behind the line. NBU missed a gilt-edged chance when the overworked keeper Natthawut Kiakhuntod made a decent stop before tipping a downward header over the bar.
However, he was helpless when Tanat was given the freedom of the park to waltz through and complete the hammering. I headed back to Suwinthawong Road and hailed a taxi. It had been a tough day, and I had a peaceful, quiet night at home.
I’d like to think Daz Brining, who had died suddenly in Scarborough, would have laughed and appreciated my choice of match. He played in much better contests. RIP fella.
AUU Inter Bangkok 2 Thonburi United 5
Thai League Cup 1st Qualifying Round - Sunday 3rd September 2023
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The third-tier sides competed in the first couple of League Cup qualifying rounds before their league season got underway a couple of weeks later. This could well have been a useful pointer to where the corresponding teams would end in the following February.
The third-tier sides competed in the first couple of League Cup qualifying rounds before their league season got underway a couple of weeks later. This could well have been a useful pointer to where the corresponding teams would end in the following February.
The visitors put in a strong display against their hosts who lacked in some important areas. Thonburi, run by their local University, went ahead after four minutes when Kittipong Seanphong was given a free header from a corner, from which he made no mistake.
Inter, with a good youth setup and training ground near the venue, looked like a far better outfit than on my previous visit. They should have levelled, but Otis somehow put it wide. A sitter on the dock of the goal, if you will. On this showing, he wasn't going to be the talk of the town anytime soon.
However, parity was soon restored. Siriwat Sinturak smashed home after a header was cleared off the line. The home side showed great promise at this stage, but six minutes from the break, Teerawat Wongsa clumsily fouled Suradech Klankham in the box.
Argentinian forward Ramiro Lizaso sent the keeper the wrong way to score from the spot. Thonburi extended their lead, as Inter clearly hadn't learned from their earlier poor marking. Seanphong scored before the sides trotted down the tunnel while I had a walk around the far side.
The hosts returned with increased intent after the interval, seeing a shot cannon back off the underside of the bar, before United went 4-1 ahead when the muscly Nigerian forward Bright Friday went on a surging run, cut inside, and delivered a low shot into the corner of the net before firing over an easy opportunity.
Thonburi keeper Pattarapong Patcharoon was keen on the theatrical side of his art, but he made a tremendous fingertip save before Friday made it 5-1. A stoppage-time goal from substitute Tanasorn Janthrakhot added some respectability to the full-time score.
Both sets of fans did their best to create an atmosphere with chants and drums in the 10,000-capacity arena, which was far too big and located in the middle of nowhere in the farthest east of the Minburi district. The indoor hall next door was home to BTS in the Thai Futsal League.
At least the pitch was in decent nick, helped by Siam FC not sharing it after their relegation, allowing the turf extra recovery time. However, the arena was in a state of decay, underused and underloved
It was good to see members of the public using the amenities, with other activities taking place in the bowels of each stand, including the Thai game of takraw. It's like the western game of head tennis, only with a smaller, harder ball made of rattan or durable plastic.
I arrived using the 131 bus from Minburi, then walking from the main Suwinthawong Road. Fortunately, someone stopped and offered a lift for the last ten minutes as it was extremely hot. I took my own refreshments as I knew there was nothing at the stadium.
I was offered some beers by an Argentinian among the away fans cheering on his compatriot, but I declined on this rare occasion. I was home in fifteen minutes by Grab taxi, ready to watch some football on TV from the UK.
At RMUTT Stadium
AUU Bangkok 4 Chamchuri United 1
Thai League 3 Central - Sunday 19th January 2025
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My wife, Taew, and I returned to Minburi after three weeks touring Thailand. We were to stay there until the beginning of February, when we would return to Sisaket. Naturally, I began looking at the football fixtures and possible games to attend.
AUU caught my attention as the website said they had moved from Minburi to the RMUTT Stadium in Pathum Thani for the rest of the season, if not longer. Because it was a venue I hadn't visited, it added to my interest. However, plans are never that straightforward in the Land of Smiles.
Friends from Scarborough were over and staying in Pattaya. We went to meet them and make it a Saturday overnight stop. There are some certainties in life. One is Pattaya will be noisy, fun, and tiring. Think Blackpool times ten in the heat.
We came out of it relatively unscathed. The bus back dropped us at Suvarnabhumi before noon, and I sensed my opportunity. All my good lady wanted was return to home and sleep, so the taxi let me out so I could get on the pink MRT line at Minburi and head towards the match.
I took my time to Lak Si, grabbing some food along the way. I was tired, but I knew I was ahead of time and wanted to have some exercise and explore, despite wearing jeans, which is a perfect way to lose weight in such a climate. I alighted from the 538 bus before the RMUTT terminus, wanting to see other venues first.
The Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium belonged to the Department of Physical Education, along with the many other splendid facilities and arenas within the complex. I thought that they were all on the same site and I could walk easily between them. However, Google Maps has its limitations.
Not to worry, it was a longer walk than planned, but I soon marched through the university campus as I heard the tune to signify the teams coming out onto the pitch. I was within eyeshot when the King’s Anthem was played. As usual, at a Thai game, it was more expensive for away supporters.
Utterly ridiculous. I ended up sitting with the Chamchuri contingent because it was the first vomitory I came to from the concourse at the back of the impressive raised main stand. The open section opposite seemed closed. It was a pleasant venue with an enclosed feel, despite its open ends.
Inter had made an effort to make it feel like home with new dugout covers displaying their name in purple, while signage on the side of the stand reflected their twenty-fifth anniversary as a club. I was impressed and considered it an upgrade from their soulless Minburi residence.
Their efforts on the pitch matched up. They impressed me from the start, with their big forward Michael Arinze Anunobi making his debut. He was too powerful and quick for his opponents throughout the game. His side took the lead in the seventh minute when Brazilian Abraão shot low into the corner from the edge of the box.
The home crowd, with a young band, were jubilant, but United should have drawn level soon after. Watcharapong Wanthong put the chance over as keeper Chayakorn Srithup advanced. Arinze fired across the face of the goal and beat keeper Sakpon Nichakam after forcing the chance himself.
Chamchuri should have restored parity, but an unmarked Nattawut Suksamran headed over from a corner. I noticed what was missing from the 72nd Anniversary Stadium in Minburi. AUU didn’t have the same girls doing the ballboy duties. They always looked so keen, smart, and efficient.
The lead doubled when Afgun Jmasala fired home what may well have been a deflected effort with a low shot just before the half-hour mark. Sakpon made a fine save, tipping a fierce shot from Abraão onto the bar and over. I headed towards the exit with just one minute of stoppage time remaining.
My wife, Taew, and I returned to Minburi after three weeks touring Thailand. We were to stay there until the beginning of February, when we would return to Sisaket. Naturally, I began looking at the football fixtures and possible games to attend.
AUU caught my attention as the website said they had moved from Minburi to the RMUTT Stadium in Pathum Thani for the rest of the season, if not longer. Because it was a venue I hadn't visited, it added to my interest. However, plans are never that straightforward in the Land of Smiles.
Friends from Scarborough were over and staying in Pattaya. We went to meet them and make it a Saturday overnight stop. There are some certainties in life. One is Pattaya will be noisy, fun, and tiring. Think Blackpool times ten in the heat.
We came out of it relatively unscathed. The bus back dropped us at Suvarnabhumi before noon, and I sensed my opportunity. All my good lady wanted was return to home and sleep, so the taxi let me out so I could get on the pink MRT line at Minburi and head towards the match.
I took my time to Lak Si, grabbing some food along the way. I was tired, but I knew I was ahead of time and wanted to have some exercise and explore, despite wearing jeans, which is a perfect way to lose weight in such a climate. I alighted from the 538 bus before the RMUTT terminus, wanting to see other venues first.
The Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium belonged to the Department of Physical Education, along with the many other splendid facilities and arenas within the complex. I thought that they were all on the same site and I could walk easily between them. However, Google Maps has its limitations.
Not to worry, it was a longer walk than planned, but I soon marched through the university campus as I heard the tune to signify the teams coming out onto the pitch. I was within eyeshot when the King’s Anthem was played. As usual, at a Thai game, it was more expensive for away supporters.
Utterly ridiculous. I ended up sitting with the Chamchuri contingent because it was the first vomitory I came to from the concourse at the back of the impressive raised main stand. The open section opposite seemed closed. It was a pleasant venue with an enclosed feel, despite its open ends.
Inter had made an effort to make it feel like home with new dugout covers displaying their name in purple, while signage on the side of the stand reflected their twenty-fifth anniversary as a club. I was impressed and considered it an upgrade from their soulless Minburi residence.
Their efforts on the pitch matched up. They impressed me from the start, with their big forward Michael Arinze Anunobi making his debut. He was too powerful and quick for his opponents throughout the game. His side took the lead in the seventh minute when Brazilian Abraão shot low into the corner from the edge of the box.
The home crowd, with a young band, were jubilant, but United should have drawn level soon after. Watcharapong Wanthong put the chance over as keeper Chayakorn Srithup advanced. Arinze fired across the face of the goal and beat keeper Sakpon Nichakam after forcing the chance himself.
Chamchuri should have restored parity, but an unmarked Nattawut Suksamran headed over from a corner. I noticed what was missing from the 72nd Anniversary Stadium in Minburi. AUU didn’t have the same girls doing the ballboy duties. They always looked so keen, smart, and efficient.
The lead doubled when Afgun Jmasala fired home what may well have been a deflected effort with a low shot just before the half-hour mark. Sakpon made a fine save, tipping a fierce shot from Abraão onto the bar and over. I headed towards the exit with just one minute of stoppage time remaining.
It was an error, hearing the cheer as I emerged outside after Nathaphong Thaisri reduced the visitors' arrears. With no catering at the stadium, I went into the students' living area to buy a large bottle of water from an extremely helpful young shop assistant.
The away side were the better side after the break, looking to level things up. They missed a gilt-edged chance and looked to me like the more likely winners at this stage. Arinze forced Sakpon to make a fine stop when his power once again had swatted away the Chamchuri defence like flies.
However, once AUU gained impetus once more, the big man ran from the halfway line and slotted calmly past Sakpon to put the result to bed six minutes from time. I decided to use the facilities and head towards the exit. As luck would have it, Abraão made it 4-1 while I was out of view.
The action wasn’t quite done yet, as another storming Arinze run ended with him being dragged down inside the box. Abraão missed a chance to complete his hat-trick when his weak penalty was easily saved. But it had been a brilliant AUU performance all told.
I was already in good form after an entertaining few hours, but my mood brightened further when the courtesy campus bus arrived and dropped me at the main gates, where a bustling market was in progress. I was tempted to explore it, but I wanted to get home.
Again, fortune was on my side as a small bus was ready to depart to Rangsit from where another service took me to the Skytrain at Yæk Kor Por Aor. That part of the journey was an adventure in itself with a maniac driver and mad conductor hanging out of the open door at high speed.
Despite trying to reduce costs further, I finally submitted and hailed a taxi for the last part of the journey from Ku Bon, arriving home at just past 8 pm, a journey time of just over two hours. I was happy to eat and head straight to bed, forgoing the EPL action on TV. A grand day out.
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