Thai League 2
Thai League 2 (Thai: ไทยลีก 2), commonly known as the T2, formally called Thai Division 1 League, is the second-tier professional league in the Thai football league system. The top 3 are promoted to Thai League 1 at the end of the season, whilst four are relegated to Thai League 3.[1][2]
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| Founded | 1997 |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Thai League 1 |
| Relegation to | Thai League 3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Thai FA Cup |
| League cup(s) | Thai League Cup |
| Current champions | BG Pathum United (1st title) (2019) |
| Most championships | Police United (4th titles) |
| TV partners | Eleven Sports Zense Entertainment T-Sports |
| Website | www.thaileague.co.th/t2 |
| Current: 2020–21 Thai League 2 | |
For the 2008 season, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) reduced the number of teams in the league to 16 teams. Previously there had been two groups of 12 clubs. For the 2011 season the number of teams was increased to 18 teams, The Thai Division 1 League is a season run from March to October, with teams playing 34 games each totalling 306 games in the season. In 2016, the Khǒr Royal Cup became a trophy for Thai Division 1 League. In 2017 the Football Association of Thailand[3] changed the name to Thai League 2. It is sponsored by Osotspa M-150 and therefore officially known as the Thai League 2 M-150 Championship.[4]
Promotion and relegation
The top three teams will be promoted to the Thai League 1. The top team as champions.[5]
The bottom three teams will be relegated to the Thai League 3.
Champions History
(Champions of the 2nd tier Thai football league system)
Number of wins
| Club | Champions |
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| Police United | 4 (1999-2000), (2005–06), (2009), (2015) |
| Krung Thai Bank | 1 (1997–98) |
| Bangkok Bank of Commerce | 1 (1998–99) |
| TTM | 1 (2000–01) |
| Bangkok Christian College | 1 (2001–02) |
| Bangkok University | 1 (2002–03) |
| TOT | 1 (2003–04) |
| Royal Thai Army | 1 (2004–05) |
| Customs Department | 1 (2007) |
| Muangthong United | 1 (2008) |
| Sriracha | 1 (2010) |
| Songkhla United | 1 (2011) |
| Ratchaburi | 1 (2012) |
| Air Force AVIA | 1 (2013) |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 1 (2014) |
| Thai Honda Ladkrabang | 1 (2016) |
| Chainat Hornbill | 1 (2017) |
| PTT Rayong | 1 (2018) |
| BG Pathum United | 1 (2019) |
Stadiums and locations (2020)
Stadiums (2020)
Primary venues used in the Thai League 2:
| Ayutthaya United | Chainat Hornbill | Chiangmai | Chiangmai United | Kasetsart | Khon Kaen |
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| Ayutthaya Province Stadium | Khao Plong Stadium | Chiangmai Municipality Stadium | RMUTL (Doi Saket) Stadium | TOT Stadium Chaeng Watthana | Khonkaen PAO. Stadium |
| Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 8,625 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 2,500 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 7,000 |
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| Khon Kaen United | Lampang | MOF Customs United | Nakhon Pathom United | Navy | Nongbua Pitchaya |
| Khonkaen PAO. Stadium | Lampang Province Stadium | Lad Krabang 54 Stadium | Nakhon Pathom Municipality Sport School Stadium | Sattahip Navy Stadium | Pitchaya Stadium |
| Capacity: 7,000 | Capacity: 5,500 | Capacity: 2,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 6,000 |
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| Phrae United | Ranong United | Samut Sakhon | Sisaket | Udon Thani | Uthai Thani |
| Huai Ma Stadium | Ranong Provincial Stadium | Samut Sakhon Province Stadium | Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium | SAT Stadium Udon Thani | Uthai Thani Province Stadium |
| Capacity: 2,500 | Capacity: 7,000 | Capacity: 3,500 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 4,477 |
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Awards
Top scorers
| Season | Top scorer | Club | Goals |
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| 2008 | Tanongsak Promdard |
Raj-Vithi | 18 |
| 2009 | Wutthipong Kerdkul |
Rattana Bundit | 27 |
| 2010 | Chainarong Tathong |
Chula United | 19 |
| 2011 | Adisak Srikampang Phuwadol Suwannachart |
PTT Rayong Chainat |
21 |
| 2012 |  Lee Tuck |
Bangkok | 23 |
| 2013 |  Leandro |
Singhtarua | 24 |
| 2014 |  Marc Landry Babo |
Angthong | 19 |
| 2015 | Felipe Ferreira Tana Chanabut |
Sukhothai Police United |
25 |
| 2016 |  Hristijan Kirovski |
Prachuap | 17 |
| 2017 | Jonatan Ferreira Reis |
Kasetsart | 28 |
| 2018 | Barros Tardeli |
Trat | 21 |
| 2019 | Tiago Chulapa |
Rayong | 19 |
See also
References
External links
- Official website (in Thai)
- Football Association of Thailand (in Thai)
- Thai Division 1 League
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