Thai League 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 | PTT Rayong (1st title) (2018) |
| Most championships | Police United (4th titles) |
| TV partners | TrueVisions |
| Website | www.thaileague.co.th/t2 |
| Current: 2018 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.
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[1] 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.
Promotion and relegation
The top three teams will be promoted to the Thai League 1. The top team as champions.
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) |
Stadiums and locations (2018)
Bangkok Metropolitan Region
Bangkok area teams
Metropolitan area teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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| Angthong | Ang Thong | Angthong Provincial Stadium | 6,000 |
| Army United | Bangkok | Thai Army Sports Stadium | 20,000 |
| Chiangmai | Chiangmai | Chiangmai 700th Anniversary Stadium | 25,000 |
| Kasetsart | Bangkok | TOT Stadium Chaeng Watthana | 5,000 |
| Krabi | Krabi | Krabi Provincial Stadium | 6,000 |
| Khon Kaen | Khon Kaen | Khonkaen PAO. Stadium | 7,000 |
| Lampang | Lampang | Lampang Provincial Stadium | 5,500 |
| Nongbua Pitchaya | Nongbua Lamphu | Nongbua Lamphu Provincial Stadium | 4,500 |
| PTT Rayong | Rayong | PTT Stadium | 20,000 |
| Rayong | Rayong | Rayong Provincial Stadium | 7,500 |
| Samut Sakhon | Samut Sakhon | Samut Sakhon Provincial Stadium | 3,500 |
| Sisaket | Sisaket | Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium | 10,000 |
| Thai Honda | Bangkok | 72nd Anniversary Stadium (Min Buri) | 10,000 |
| Trat | Trat | Trat Provincial Stadium | 6,000 |
| Udon Thani | Udon Thani | Institute of Physical Education Udon Thani Stadium | 3,500 |
Stadiums (2018)
Primary venues used in the Thai League 2:
| Angthong | Army United | Chiangmai | Jumpasri United |
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| Ang Thong Provincial Stadium | Thai Army Sports Stadium | 700th Anniversary Stadium | Mahasarakham Province Stadium |
| Capacity: 6,500 | Capacity: 20,000 | Capacity: 25,000 | Capacity: 4,347 |
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| Kasetsart | Krabi | Khon Kaen | Lampang |
| TOT Stadium Chaeng Watthana | Krabi Stadium | Khon Kaen Provincial Stadium | Lampang Provincial Stadium |
| Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 7,000 | Capacity: 5,500 |
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| Nongbua Pitchaya | PTT Rayong | Rayong | Samut Sakhon |
| Nong Bua Lamphu Province Stadium | PTT Stadium | Rayong Province Stadium | Samut Sakhon Province Stadium |
| Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 20,000 | Capacity: 7,500 | Capacity: 3,500 |
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| Sisaket | Thai Honda | Trat | Udon Thani |
| Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium | 72nd Anniversary Stadium (Min Buri) | Trat Province Stadium | Institute of Physical Education Udon Thani Stadium |
| Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 3,500 |
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Awards
Top scorers
| Season | Top scorer | Club | Goals |
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| 2008 | Tanongsak Promdard
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Raj-Vithi | 18 |
| 2009 | Wutthipong Kerdkul
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Rattana Bundit | 27 |
| 2010 | Chainarong Tathong
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Chula United | 19 |
| 2011 | Adisak Srikampang Phuwadol Suwannachart
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PTT Rayong Chainat |
21 |
| 2012 |  Lee Tuck
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Bangkok | 23 |
| 2013 |  Leandro
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Singhtarua | 24 |
| 2014 |  Marc Landry Babo
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Angthong | 19 |
| 2015 | Felipe Ferreira Tana Chanabut
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Sukhothai Police United |
25 |
| 2016 |  Hristijan Kirovski
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Prachuap | 17 |
| 2017 | Jonatan Ferreira Reis
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Kasetsart | 28 |
| 2018 | Barros Tardeli
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Trat | 21 |
| 2019 |
Prize money
See also
References
External links
- Official website Template:Th icon
- Football Association of Thailand Template:Th icon
- Thai Division 1 League
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