2024–25 Thai League 2

The 2024–25 Thai League 2 is the 27th season of the Thai League 2, the second-tier professional league for Thailand's association football clubs, since its establishment in 1997. also known as Muang Thai League due to the sponsorship deal with Muang Thai Life Assurance and Muang Thai Insurance. A total of 18 teams will compete in the league. The season began on 9 August 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 24 May 2025.[1]

Thai League 2
Season2024–25
Dates9 August 2024 – 24 May 2025
Matches played72
Goals scored190 (2.64 per match)
Top goalscorerAdisak Kraisorn
(7 goals)
Biggest home win5 goals totals
Kanchanaburi Power 5–0 Nakhon Si United
(21 September 2024)
Biggest away win3 goals totals
Chanthaburi 0–3 Nakhon Si United
(31 August 2024)
Highest scoring7 goals totals
Lampang 3–4 Phrae United
(17 August 2024)
Longest winning run7 matches
Phrae United
Longest unbeaten run8 matches
Phrae United
Longest winless run8 matches
Suphanburi
Longest losing run4 matches
Bangkok
Suphanburi
Highest attendance4,936
Chonburi 0–1 Phrae United
(28 September 2024)
Lowest attendance349
Samut Prakan City 3–2 Trat
(18 August 2024)
Total attendance98,790
Average attendance1,372
All statistics correct as of 6 October 2024.

For this season two teams in the final table (champion and runner up) directly promoted to Thai League 1 next season while teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualified in play off for last spot in top tier next season.

The 1st transfer window is from 7 June to 15 August 2023 while the 2nd transfer window is from 9 December 2024 to 17 January 2025.

Team changes

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The following teams have changed division since the 2023–24 season.

Renamed Clubs

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Teams

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Stadium and locations

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Team Province Stadium Capacity
Ayutthaya United Ayutthaya Ayutthaya Provincial Stadium 6,000
Bangkok Bangkok (Bang Mod) 72nd Anniversary Stadium 8,000
Chainat Hornbill Chainat Khao Plong Stadium 8,625
Chanthaburi Chanthaburi Chanthaburi Provincial Stadium 5,000
Chiangmai United Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium 25,000
Chonburi Chonburi (Mueang) Chonburi Stadium 8,600
Kanchanaburi Power Kanchanaburi Kleeb Bua Stadium 13,000
Kasetsart Bangkok (Chatuchak) Insee Chantarasatit Stadium 3,275
Lampang Lampang Lampang Provincial Stadium 5,500
Mahasarakham Mahasarakham Mahasarakham Province Stadium 3,000
Nakhon Si United Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat PAO. Stadium 5,000
Pattaya United Chonburi (Bang Lamung) Nong Prue Stadium 5,838
Phrae United Phrae Huay Ma Stadium 2,500
Police Tero Bangkok (Lak Si) Boonyachinda Stadium 3,550
Samut Prakan City Samut Prakan Customs Department Stadium, Ladkrabang 54 2,000
Sisaket United Sisaket Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium 9,500
Suphanburi Suphanburi Suphan Buri Provincial Stadium 15,279
Trat Trat Trat Provincial Stadium 5,000

Personnel and sponsoring

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Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality; Club dissolved during season would shown by grey background.

Team Manager Captain Kit Sponsor
Ayutthaya United   Jugkrit Siriwattanasart TBA   Pegan Sport Muang Thai Life Assurance
Chang
Gulf
Tasaki
Bangkok   Kissakorn Krasaingoen TBA   FBT Idemitsu
Kirin
Asia Sports.com
Chainat Hornbill   Sarach Paungchup   Mongkonchai Kongjumpa   Warrix Wangkanai
Idemitsu
BGF
Muang Thai Insurance
Isuzu Chainat
Black Canyon Coffee
Chanthaburi   Supachai Komsilp   Yannarit Sukcharoen   MSeven Rock$Presso
Ek Paniengtong Foundation
RBRU
Fit Mania
Chiangmai United   Anucha Chaiyawong (Caretaker)   Thanawich Thanasasipat   Ideo Sport VBeyond
Muang Thai Life Assurance
Chang
Jele
Chonburi   Pipob On-Mo TBA   FBT (League)
  YG (Cup)
Chang
WHA Group
Euro Cake
Panasonic
Kanchanaburi Power   Ranon Intharatul (Interim)   Anuphan Koedsompong   Made by club mMILK
Leo
Innnex
Kasetsart   Santi Chaiyaphuak TBA   Joma Atlantic
Tanowsri Traditional Chicken
Lampang   Wittaya Dongyai   Seeket Madputeh   Ego Sport Pitchaya
Chang
Mahasarakham   Jakarat Tonhongsa TBA   SBT Sportswear (made by club) Leo
Muang Thai Insurance
Somnuk Water Supply
MEE-KHWAN-SOOK
Nakhon Si United   Thongchai Sukkoki TBA   H3 Thai Lion Air
Coca-Cola
Major Furniture Mall
Pattaya United   Dennis Amato   Supakit Niamkong   4F Leo
Mittare Insurance
Le Bua Coffee
Thai Lion Air
Phrae United   Thongchai Rungreangles   Rangsiman Sruamprakam   PKP Sport Phrae Sila
SAMART
Chang
Muang Thai Life Assurance
Police Tero   Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul TBA   FBT Chang
Muang Thai Insurance
Tero Entertainment
Samut Prakan City   Vantawut Whangprasert TBA   WOW Sport Chang
Sisaket United   Narongthanaphorn Choeithaisongchodok TBA   Ego Sport Chang
Muang Thai Life Assurance
Suphanburi   Issara Sritaro   Jetjinn Sriprach   Volt Chang
Mitr Phol Group
Trat   Somchai Makmool TBA   Volt Chang
Muang Thai Insurance

Managerial changes

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Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in the table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Nakhon Si United   Harnarong Chunhakunakorn End of contract 25 May 2024 Pre-season   Thongchai Sukkoki[2] 2 June 2024
Police Tero   Tan Cheng Hoe 25 May 2024   Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul[3] 20 June 2024
Lampang   Kisthachai Wongsim 25 May 2024   Wittaya Dongyai 29 June 2024
Trat   Santi Chaiyaphuak 25 May 2024   Krongpol Daorueang[4] 2 July 2024
Kasetsart   Pattarapol Naprasert 25 May 2024   Santi Chaiyaphuak[5] 10 July 2024
Chiangmai United   Surachai Jirasirichote 25 May 2024   Jeffrén Suárez[6] 4 Aug 2024
Suphanburi   Sarawut Treephan Mutual consent 5 Aug 2024   Issara Sritaro 5 Aug 2024
Chiangmai United   Jeffrén Suárez Sacked 10 September 2024 16th   Anucha Chaiyawong 11 September 2024
Pattaya United   Theerawekin Seehawong[7] Resigned 17 September 2024 16th   Dennis Amato[8] 19 September 2024
Kanchanaburi Power   Somchai Makmool[9] Sacked 6 October 2024 14th   Ranon Intharatul (Interim)[10] 8 October 2024
Trat   Krongpol Daorueang[11] Sacked 9 October 2024 10th   Somchai Makmool[12] 10 October 2024

Foreign players

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Players name in bold indicates the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.

Club Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Asian Player ASEAN Player Former
Ayutthaya United   André Luís Leite   Caíque   Wellington Priori   Kiwara Miyazaki
Bangkok   Carlos Eduardo dos Santos Lima   Simon Dia   Goshi Okubo   Seiya Kojima
Chainat Hornbill   Emmanuel Mbarga   Leonardo Pimentel   Mardochée Kaham Seuntcha   Young-jae Yoo
Chanthaburi   Tiago Chulapa   Clyde O'Connell   Ata Inia   Go Seul-ki   Bienvenido Marañón
Chiangmai United   Carlos Neto   Elson Hooi   Arnold Suew   Ryo Shinzato
Chonburi   Derley   Amadou Ouattara   Charlie Clough   Jeon San-hae   Fergus Tierney
Kanchanaburi Power   Cristian Alex   Gustavinho   Jeferson Sousa   Kei Sano   Than Paing
Kasetsart   Brinner   Steeven Langil   Kazuki Murakami   Ricardo Pires
Lampang   Judivan   Alex Flávio   Caio Rodrigues   Kim Seong-soo   Kristófer Reyes
Mahasarakham   Leandro Assumpção   Ibson Melo   Evson Patrício   Kim Joo-chan
Nakhon Si United   Bianor   Crislan   Rodrigo Maranhão   Kento Nagasaki   Soukaphone Vongchiengkham
Pattaya United   Felipe Veloso   Patrick Cruz   Waleed Adel   Abdolreza Zarei
Phrae United   Matheus Souza   Bruno Henrique   Welington Smith   Tatsuhide Shimizu
Police Tero   Thiago Duchatsch   Fernando Viana   Moussa Sanoh   Adolph Koudakpo
Samut Prakan City   Sebastian Scaroni   Diogo Rangel   Abbo Bouba   Jeong Jin-yeong
Sisaket United   Danilo Lopes Cezario   Caíque Freitas Ribeiro   Abner Gomes Faria   Jeong Ja-in
Suphanburi   Babatunde Onifade   Eze Precious Uchenna   Allen Assogba   Yoon Seok Kang   Sayfon Keohanam
Trat   Diego Silva   Phillerson   Thiago Henrique   Lim Jae-hyeok   Zaw Min Tun

League table

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Standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Phrae United 8 7 1 0 15 5 +10 22 Promotion to Thai League 1
2 Mahasarakham 8 5 1 2 15 9 +6 16
3 Chonburi 8 5 1 2 12 6 +6 16 Play off to Thai League 1
4 Ayutthaya United 8 4 2 2 12 8 +4 14
5 Kasetsart 8 3 4 1 15 14 +1 13
6 Sisaket United 8 3 3 2 8 7 +1 12
7 Police Tero 8 3 2 3 11 11 0 11
8 Nakhon Si United 8 3 2 3 10 13 −3 11
9 Lampang 8 3 1 4 13 12 +1 10
10 Trat 8 3 1 4 10 12 −2 10
11 Bangkok 8 3 1 4 10 13 −3 10
12 Chainat Hornbill 8 1 6 1 8 8 0 9
13 Chiangmai United 8 2 3 3 9 11 −2 9
14 Samut Prakan City 8 2 3 3 8 10 −2 9
15 Kanchanaburi Power 8 1 5 2 11 8 +3 8
16 Pattaya United 8 1 4 3 11 14 −3 7 Relegation to Thai League 3
17 Chanthaburi 8 2 1 5 7 11 −4 7
18 Suphanburi 8 0 1 7 5 18 −13 1
Updated to match(es) played on 6 October 2024. Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goals difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Overall goals difference; 6) Overall goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time;).

Positions by round

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The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for matchday 13, but then postponed and played between days 16 and 17, it will be added to the standings for day 16.

Team ╲ Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
Phrae United84322211
Mahasarakham210563432
Chonburi11111123
Ayutthaya United1471287764
Kasetsart116111111655
Sisaket United93275346
Police Tero15810129977
Nakhon Si United13159441088
Lampang121383612129
Trat5945105910
Bangkok3261012151311
Chainat Hornbill4579881012
Chiangmai United614171617171513
Samut Prakan City1711131313141614
Kanchanaburi Power1016141414111115
Pattaya United712151516131416
Chanthaburi1617161715161717
Suphanburi1818181818181818
Leader and qualification to the 2025–26 Thai League
Promotion to the 2025–26 Thai League
Play off to the 2025–26 Thai League
Relegation to the 2025–26 Thai League 3

Results by match played

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Team ╲ Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
Ayutthaya UnitedLWLWDDWW
BangkokWWLLLLDW
Chainat HornbillWDDDDDDL
ChanthaburiLLDLWLLW
Chiangmai UnitedDLLLDDWW
ChonburiWWWWWDLL
Kanchanaburi PowerDLDDDWDL
KasetsartDWLDDWWD
LampangDLWWLLLW
MahasarakhamWLWDWLWW
Nakhon Si UnitedDLWWDLWL
Pattaya UnitedDDLDLWLD
Phrae UnitedDWWWWWWW
Police TeroLWDLWDWL
Samut Prakan CityLWLDDDLW
Sisaket UnitedDWWLDWDL
SuphanburiLLLDLLLL
TratWLWDLWLL
Source: Thai League
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Lose

Results

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Home \ Away AYU BAN CHB CTB CMU CHO DPK KAS LAM MSK NSU PAT PRU PTR SPC SKU SPB TRA
Ayutthaya United 1–1 2–0 2–1 2–0
Bangkok 2–1 2–1 1–2 0–1
Chainat Hornbill 1–1 1–1 2–2 2–1
Chanthaburi 1–2 1–2 0–3 3–1
Chiangmai United 1–2 0–0 1–2 2–1
Chonburi 2–1 0–1 1–0 4–0
Kanchanaburi Power 0–1 0–1 5–0 0–0
Kasetsart 3–3 0–2 0–0 2–1
Lampang 3–0 2–1 0–0 3–4 0–1
Mahasarakham 3–2 3–1 4–2 2–0 2–0
Nakhon Si United 3–2 1–1 2–0
Pattaya United 1–1 1–0 3–3 1–1
Phrae United 1–1 1–0 3–0 1–0
Police Tero 1–1 2–1 2–1 1–0
Samut Prakan City 0–0 2–2 1–0 3–2
Sisaket United 2–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0
Suphanburi 3–3 1–2
Trat 1–0 1–2 3–1 1–3
Updated to match(es) played on 6 October 2024. Source: Thai League
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Note: The match between Chanthaburi and Nakhon Si United on 31 August 2024 was awarded as a 0–3 win to Nakhon Si United due to inadequate stadium lighting, which led to the match being abandoned after multiple stoppages.[13]

Season statistics

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Top scorers

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As of 6 October 2024.
Rank Player Club Goals
1   Adisak Kraisorn Kasetsart 7
2   Wellington Adão Phrae United 6
3   Amadou Ouattara Chonburi 5
  Judivan Lampang
5   Carlos Lima Bangkok 4
  Elson Hooi Chiangmai United
  Than Paing Kanchanaburi Power
  Ibson Melo Mahasarakham
  Leandro Assumpção Mahasarakham
  Kim Joo-chan Mahasarakham
  Danilo Sisaket United

Hat-tricks

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Player For Against Result Date

Clean sheets

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As of 6 October 2024.
Rank Player Club Clean

sheets

1   Suppawat Srinothai Phrae United 5
2   Noppakun Kadtoon Chonburi 3
3   Phuwadol Pholsongkram Ayutthaya United 2
  Chayanan Khamphala Lampang
  Jirunpong Thamsiha Mahasarakham
  Nopphon Lakhonphon Nakhon Si United
  Worawut Sukhuna Samut Prakan City
  Adisak Lambelsah Sisaket United
  Todsaporn Sri-reung Trat
10   Kiadtisak Chaodon Chainat Hornbill 1
  Kritchai Sangrung Chainat Hornbill
  Prasit Padungchok Chanthaburi
  Pairot Eiammak Chiangmai United
  Chinnapong Raksri Kanchanaburi Power
  Sahawit Khumpiam Kanchanaburi Power
  Thirawut Sraunson Kasetsart
  Kittisak Moosawat Lampang
  Sarut Nasri Pattaya United
  Natthapat Makthuam Police Tero

Awards

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Monthly awards

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Month Coach of the Month Player of the Month Goal of the month Fair play of the month Reference
Coach Club Player Club Player Club Club
August   Pipob On-Mo Chonburi   Welington Smith Phrae United   Yotsakorn Burapha Chonburi Chonburi
September   Thongchai Rungreangles Phrae United   Adisak Kraisorn Kasetsart Chainat Hornbill, Kasetsart

Attendances

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Overall statistical table

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Pos Team Total High Low Average Change
1 Chonburi 18,688 4,936 4,359 4,672 −1.7%
2 Sisaket United 12,819 2,831 2,399 2,564 +261.1%
3 Mahasarakham 10,727 2,723 1,644 2,145 +278.3%
4 Pattaya United 6,683 2,267 1,326 1,721 +15.3%
5 Kanchanaburi Power 6,312 2,491 1,173 1,578 +93.9%
6 Chainat Hornbill 4,963 1,379 1,083 1,241 +31.9%
7 Trat 4,802 1,492 1,039 1,201 −39.4%
8 Kasetsart 4,089 1,573 606 1,022 +204.2%
9 Chiangmai United 4,064 1,594 615 1,016 +32.3%
10 Phrae United 3,696 1,080 783 924 +83.7%
11 Bangkok 3,400 1,261 514 850 +32.4%
12 Chanthaburi 3,199 1,469 733 800 −4.3%
13 Lampang 3,899 954 525 780 +17.6%
14 Police Tero 3,073 965 487 768 −58.0%
15 Nakhon Si United 2,217 856 635 739 −45.4%
16 Suphanburi 1,467 818 649 734 −24.6%
17 Ayutthaya United 2,821 973 553 705 +40.2%
18 Samut Prakan City 1,671 489 349 418 +0.5%
League total 98,790 4,936 349 1,372 +19.4%

Updated to games played on 6 October 2024
Source: Thai League

Attendances by home match played

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Team \ Match played 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Total
Ayutthaya United 553 608 973 687 2,821
Bangkok 846 779 514 1,261 3,400
Chainat Hornbill 1,229 1,379 1,272 1,083 4,963
Chanthaburi 1,469 Can.1 997 733 3,199
Chiangmai United 1,033 1,594 822 615 4,064
Chonburi 4,359 4,459 4,934 4,936 18,688
Kanchanaburi Power 2,491 1,173 1,263 1,385 6,312
Kasetsart 1,573 942 606 968 4,089
Lampang 954 815 920 525 685 3,899
Mahasarakham 1,644 1,987 2,114 2,259 2,723 10,727
Nakhon Si United 856 726 635 2,217
Pattaya United 1,529 2,267 1,761 1,326 6,683
Phrae United 845 988 783 1,080 3,696
Police Tero 897 965 487 724 3,073
Samut Prakan City 349 489 462 371 1,671
Sisaket United 2,512 2,653 2,831 2,399 2,424 12,819
Suphanburi 649 818 1,467
Trat 1,492 1,095 1,176 1,039 4,802

Note:
Can.1 The match between Chanthaburi and Nakhon Si United on 31 August 2024 was awarded as a 0–3 win to Nakhon Si United due to inadequate stadium lighting, which led to the match being abandoned after multiple stoppages.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ไทยลีก แจ้งปฏิทินการแข่งขันฟุตบอลลีกอาชีพ ฤดูกาล 2024/25". Thaileague. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  2. ^ "นครศรี ยูไนเต็ด ปิดดีล ตั้ง "โค้ชธง" นั่งกุนซือใหญ่ลุยศึกไทยลีก 2". Siamsport. 2 June 2024.
  3. ^ "โปลิศ เทโร ตั้ง "โค้ชวัง" คุมทัพ ตั้งเป้าเลื่อนชั้นสู่ไทยลีกในปีเดียว". Siamsport. 20 June 2024.
  4. ^ "ตราด เอฟซี ตั้ง "โค้ชทู-ครองพล" นั่งกุนซือใหญ่ลุยศึกไทยลีก 2". Siamsport. 2 July 2024.
  5. ^ "เกษตรศาสตร์ เอฟซี ได้ไปต่อลุยลีกรองซีซั่นใหม่ พร้อมแต่งตั้ง โค้ชสันติ". Ballthai. 2 July 2024.
  6. ^ "เชียงใหม่ ยูไนเต็ด ดัน เจฟเฟรน ซัวเรซ นั่งเฮดโค้ชสู้ศึกไทยลีก 2". 4 August 2024.
  7. ^ ""โค้ชกล่ำ" ลาออกจากกุนซือ "โลมาอหังการ" เซ่นผลงานแย่". Ballthai. 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ ""พัทยา ยูไนเต็ด" ประกาศตั้ง "เดนนิส อมาโต้" คุมทัพ". Ballthai. 19 September 2024.
  9. ^ "ผลงานไม่ตามเป้า! พลังกาญจน์ ปลด สมชาย มากมูล พ้นกุนซือ". Ballthai. 6 October 2024.
  10. ^ "ม้าเหล็ก ตั้ง โค้ชโต้ รักษาการเฮดโค้ช และ โค้ชตี้ เป็นโค้ชผู้รักษาประตู". Ballthai. 8 October 2024.
  11. ^ "ครองพล ยุติบทบาทเฮดโค้ช ตราด เอฟซี แสดงความรับผิดชอบผลงาน". Ballthai. 9 October 2024.
  12. ^ ""ตราด เอฟซี" ประกาศแต่งตั้ง "โค้ชสมชาย" คุมทัพ". Ballthai. 10 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Thai League Disciplinary Committee Rules Chanthaburi's Match Against Nakhon Si United a 0–3 Loss Due to Insufficient Stadium Lighting. (in Thai)". goal.com. 4 September 2024.