Organising body | Thai League |
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Founded | 2017 |
Country | Thailand |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 72 |
Level on pyramid | 3 |
Promotion to | Thai League 2 |
Relegation to | Thailand Semi-pro League |
Domestic cup(s) | Thai FA Cup |
League cup(s) | Thai League Cup Thai League 3 Cup |
Current champions | MH Nakhon Si City (1st title) (2022–23) |
TV partners | AIS (Thailand, IPTV) |
Website | thaileague.co.th |
Current: 2023–24 Thai League 3 |
Thai League 3 or Thailand Regional Championship, commonly known as the T3, is the third level of Thai football. It was started in 2017 First season. In 2017, the League is divided in 2 regions and participated by 32 clubs 1st-4th clubs from 8 regions which are former members Regional League Division 2 and debutants in the season. [1]
A national third tier of Football Association of Thailand was first established when the newly created Division 2 Football League was formed in 2006 with 10 member clubs.
In 2006, the first season, 10 clubs played each other twice, with promotion going to the championship winner Chula-Sinthana FC. No relegation occurred in 2006.
In 2008, although two clubs were relegated at the end of the 2007 season, the league was again expanded the following year, to 22 clubs. 2 Groups would be created. 11 clubs in Group A and 11 clubs in Group B.
In 2009, Division 2 Football League renamed Regional League Division 2 Division 2 League was combined with Provincial League by FAT. The league was again split from 2 groups into 5 groups 52 clubs played covering the North of Thailand, North East (Isan) region, Central East Zone, Bangkok central zone and South of Thailand. The league was also renamed as the Regional League Division 2. 5 group winners would enter a championship round to determine which three teams would gain promotion to the Thai Division 1 League. Raj Pracha duly won the championship stage and were promoted with Chiangrai United of the Northern League and Narathiwat of the Southern League. The league was also created so it would combat against the rival Provincial League. With future growth moving the Pro League to join the 2nd Division.
Close to the end of 2016 about the upcoming professional third-tier league, referred to as either "Thai League 3" most of the sources agreed that the new league will feature around 32 clubs divided into Two Groups.
To participate a club must have held an associate membership, and then passed an inspection in order to obtain a participation licence issued by Football Association of Thailand and passed club licensing regulation.
Due to the epidemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season.
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# | Season | Number of teams | Winner | Runner up | Third place | Fourth place |
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1 | 2017 | 29 | Samut Sakhon | Khon Kaen | Udon Thani | Trang |
2 | 2018 | 28 | JL Chiangmai United | MOF Customs United | Ayutthaya United | Nara United |
3 | 2019 | 28 | Khon Kaen United | Nakhon Pathom United | Phrae United | Ranong United |
4 | 2020–21 | 72 | Lamphun Warriors | Muangkan United | Rajpracha | Udon United |
5 | 2021–22 | 75 | Uthai Thani | Krabi | Nakhon Si United | Phitsanulok |
6 | 2022–23 | 75 | MH Nakhon Si City | Chanthaburi | DP Kanchanaburi | Pattaya Dolphins United |
7 | 2023–24 | 72 |
The list below details of the Thai League 3 sponsors have been and what they called the competition:
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The 2020–21 Thai League 3 Northern region is a region in the regional stage of the 2020–21 Thai League 3. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season and there is no relegation in this season. A total of 11 teams located in Northern, Upper western, and Upper central of Thailand will compete in the league of the Northern region.
The 2020–21 Thai League 3 Northeastern region is a region in the regional stage of the 2020–21 Thai League 3. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season and there is no relegation in this season. A total of 11 teams located in Northeastern of Thailand will compete in the league of the Northeastern region.
The 2020–21 Thai League 3 Western region is a region in the regional stage of the 2020–21 Thai League 3. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season and there is no relegation in this season. A total of 12 teams located in Western, central, and Bangkok Metropolitan Region of Thailand will compete in the league of the Western region.
The 2020–21 Thai League 3 Southern region is a region in the regional stage of the 2020–21 Thai League 3. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season and there is no relegation in this season. A total of 12 teams located in Southern of Thailand will compete in the league of the Southern region.
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The 2023–24 Thai League 3 Northeastern region is a region in the regional stage of the 2023–24 Thai League 3. The tournament was sponsored by Rising Sun fertilizer, and known as the Rising Sun Fertilizer League for sponsorship purposes. A total of 13 teams located in Northeastern of Thailand will compete in the league of the Northeastern region.
The 2023–24 Thai League 3 Eastern region is a region in the regional stage of the 2023–24 Thai League 3. The tournament was sponsored by Rising Sun fertilizer, and known as the Rising Sun Fertilizer League for sponsorship purposes. A total of 11 teams located in Eastern of Thailand will compete in the league of the Eastern region.
The 2023–24 Thai League 3 Western region is a region in the regional stage of the 2023–24 Thai League 3. The tournament was sponsored by Rising Sun fertilizer, and known as the Rising Sun Fertilizer League for sponsorship purposes. A total of 11 teams located in Western, Central, and Bangkok metropolitan region of Thailand will compete in the league of the Western region.