Thai League 3

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Thai League 3
Organising bodyThai League
Founded2017;7 years ago (2017)
CountryThailand
Confederation AFC
Number of teams72
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 Bangkok (1st title)
(2023–24)
TV partners NBT 2HD (Thailand, IPTV) From The National Championship stage
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]

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History of Thai third-tier football

Division 2 era (until 2017)

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.

Professionalization and establishment (2017)

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.

Combined with Thai League 4 and change the season period (2020)

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.

Thai League 3 seasons

Here you can view the season's in more detail.

2017

2018

2019

2020–21

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 and there is no relegation in this season.

2021–22

2022–23

2023–24

2024–25

Champions history

Champions of the 3rd tier Thai football league system

#SeasonNumber of teamsWinnerRunner upThird placeFourth place
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 Bangkok Sisaket United Mahasarakham SBT Phatthalung

Awards

Prize money

As of 2023-24 season [2]

Regional stage

  • Champion: 1,350,000 Baht
  • Runner-up: 900,000

National Championship stage

  • Champion: 1,000,000 Baht
  • Runner-up: 750,000
  • Third place: 500,000
  • Fourth place: 250,000

Top scorers

SeasonTop scorerClubGoals
2019 Flag of Brazil.svg Natan Oliveira Khon Kaen United 19
2020–21 Flag of Brazil.svg Jardel Capistrano Udon United 24
2021–22 Flag of Brazil.svg Ricardo Santos Uthai Thani 30
2022–23 Flag of Brazil.svg Jardel Capistrano Songkhla 19
2023–24 Flag of Brazil.svg Danilo Lopes Sisaket United 22
2024–25

Most Valuable Player

SeasonPlayerClub
2019 Flag of Brazil.svg Natan Oliveira Khon Kaen United
2020–21 Flag of Thailand.svg Suchao Nuchnum Muangkan United
2021–22 Flag of Thailand.svg Narong Jansawek Uthai Thani
2022–23 Flag of Brazil.svg Luan Santos Chanthaburi
2023–24 Flag of Thailand.svg Wichaya Pornprasart Bangkok
2024–25

Coach of the Year

SeasonCoachClub
2019 Flag of Thailand.svg Patipat Rorbru Khon Kaen United
2020–21 Flag of Thailand.svg Jongsarit Wutthichuay Lamphun Warriors
2021–22 Flag of Thailand.svg Therdsak Chaiman Uthai Thani
2022–23 Flag of Thailand.svg Wattana Nuttouch MH Nakhon Si City
2023–24 Flag of Thailand.svg Kissakorn Krasaingoen Bangkok
2024–25

Sponsorship

The list below details of the Thai League 3 sponsors have been and what they called the competition:

See also

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