Provincial League
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Provincial League also known as Pro League is the old regional Football
league in Thailand
in 1999-2008. It was founded in 1999 under the name "Provincial League" organized by Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The name was changed to "Professional League" in 2004 and then changed back to "Provincial League in 2007.
Before combining with Thailand Division 2 League
in 2009, The Pro League was contested by clubs from each provinces of Thailand
divided into 5 regions. The winners and runner-ups from each regions will play in playoff matches in the tournament at the end of a season. The top two team are promoted into Thailand Division 2 League
.
and regional clubs are not supported by the government. Then the Sports Authority of Thailand proposed a new league which includes teams from different provinces.
During 1999-2006, Pro League had two divisions, Pro League 1 and Pro League 2. Pro League 1 played in home-away format. The last two teams in the table are relegated into Pro League 2. The rest of the teams playing in Pro League 2 divided into 5 geographical regions. The winners and runner-ups from each regions will play in the tournament format at the end of the season. The winner and runner-up of the tournament are promoted into Pro League 1.
In 2007, Pro League 1 was merged into Thai Premier League and Thailand Division 1 League
. Then Pro League 2 changed the name to "Provincial League" again playing in the same format. The end-season tournament got the name of SAT Championship. The top two team are promoted into Thailand Division 2 League
.
In 2009, Provincial League was combined to Thailand Division 2 League completely by the Football Association of Thailand
.
* The teams in bold typeface are promoted to Thailand Division 2 League
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
league in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
in 1999-2008. It was founded in 1999 under the name "Provincial League" organized by Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The name was changed to "Professional League" in 2004 and then changed back to "Provincial League in 2007.
Before combining with Thailand Division 2 League
Thailand Division 2 League
AIS Regional League Division 2 is the 3rd Level League in Thailand. In 2009, it was divided into five groups by geographic region. As of 2011 each group contains 16 clubs except for the Southern Region group which contains 13 clubs.-League History:...
in 2009, The Pro League was contested by clubs from each provinces of Thailand
Provinces of Thailand
Thailand is divided into 76 provinces , which are geographically grouped into 6 regions. The capital Bangkok is not a province but a special administrative area and is included as the 77th province since it is administered at the same level as the other 76 provinces. The name of the provinces are...
divided into 5 regions. The winners and runner-ups from each regions will play in playoff matches in the tournament at the end of a season. The top two team are promoted into Thailand Division 2 League
Thailand Division 2 League
AIS Regional League Division 2 is the 3rd Level League in Thailand. In 2009, it was divided into five groups by geographic region. As of 2011 each group contains 16 clubs except for the Southern Region group which contains 13 clubs.-League History:...
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History
Provincial League was founded in 1999. The idea of Pro League came from two reasons: introducing the full professional football players and supporting the regional football clubs. Before the Pro League, many clubs in the Thai Premier League, another top national league, came from the government authorities, the military, and amateur clubs from big private companies. All of those clubs also located in BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
and regional clubs are not supported by the government. Then the Sports Authority of Thailand proposed a new league which includes teams from different provinces.
During 1999-2006, Pro League had two divisions, Pro League 1 and Pro League 2. Pro League 1 played in home-away format. The last two teams in the table are relegated into Pro League 2. The rest of the teams playing in Pro League 2 divided into 5 geographical regions. The winners and runner-ups from each regions will play in the tournament format at the end of the season. The winner and runner-up of the tournament are promoted into Pro League 1.
In 2007, Pro League 1 was merged into Thai Premier League and Thailand Division 1 League
Thailand Division 1 League
Thai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2....
. Then Pro League 2 changed the name to "Provincial League" again playing in the same format. The end-season tournament got the name of SAT Championship. The top two team are promoted into Thailand Division 2 League
Thailand Division 2 League
AIS Regional League Division 2 is the 3rd Level League in Thailand. In 2009, it was divided into five groups by geographic region. As of 2011 each group contains 16 clubs except for the Southern Region group which contains 13 clubs.-League History:...
.
In 2009, Provincial League was combined to Thailand Division 2 League completely by the Football Association of Thailand
Football Association of Thailand
The Football Association of Thailand or the full name is the Football Association of Thailand under Patronage of His Majesty the King is the governing body of football in Thailand. It was founded in 25 April 1916 and then joined FIFA in 23 June 1925 and AFC in 1957.Recently the FAT has been...
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Championship History
| # | Season | Winner | Runner Up | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2008 | Samut Prakan Samut Prakan FC Samut Prakan Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Samut Prakan Province, a city located 1 hour away from Bangkok at the Eastern Seaboard... |
Chaiyaphum Chaiyaphum United FC Chaiyaphum United Football Club or Chaiyaphum Mashare Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Chaiyaphum Province. They currently play in Regional League Division 2 North Eastern.-Season By Season Record:-Current squad: 16px-External links:*... |
Ang Thong Krabi Krabi FC Krabi Football Club is a Thailand semi professional football club based in Krabi Province. The club currently plays in the Regional League Division 2 Southern.- Timeline :History of events of Krabi Football Club... |
| 8 | 2007 | Lopburi Lopburi FC Lopburi Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Lopburi Province. The club currently plays in Regional League Division 2 Central & Eastern.-Season By Season Domestic Record:-Technical staff:As of February 2009:... |
Songkhla Songkhla FC Songkhla Football Club is a Thailand semi professional football club based in Songkhla Province, a city located near to the border of Malaysia. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-History:... |
Buriram Buriram FC Buriram Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Buriram Province. The club currently plays in Thai Division 1 League.-Timeline:History of events of Buriram Football Club-Domestic Leagues:*Regional League Division 2... Krabi Krabi FC Krabi Football Club is a Thailand semi professional football club based in Krabi Province. The club currently plays in the Regional League Division 2 Southern.- Timeline :History of events of Krabi Football Club... |
| 7 | 2006 | TOT TOT FC TOT Sport Club is a Thai football club based in the town of Nonthaburi in Nonthaburi Province which represents the national telecommunications company, Telephone Organization of Thailand... |
Port Authority 2 Port Authority of Thailand FC Thai Port Football Club is a Thai football team based at the 12,000 capacity PAT Stadium in Khlong Toei district of central Bangkok. They compete in the Thai Premier League, the highest level of the Thai Football pyramid and are one of the most successful clubs in Thai Football history, having won... |
Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom FC Nakhon Pathom Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Pathom province and currently play in Thai Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Sanam Chan Palace Sports Stadium. In 2008 season, the club finished at 9th place which became the highest league position in the... |
| 6 | 2005 | Chonburi Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
Suphanburi Suphanburi FC Suphanburi Football Club is a Thailand professional football club based in Suphanburi. Currently they are playing in the Thai Division 1 League after being relegated from the Thai Premier League in 2007... |
Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom FC Nakhon Pathom Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Pathom province and currently play in Thai Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Sanam Chan Palace Sports Stadium. In 2008 season, the club finished at 9th place which became the highest league position in the... |
| 5 | 2004 | Suphan Buri | ||
| 4 | 2003 | Nakhon Sawan Nakhon Sawan FC Nakhon Sawan Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Nakhon Sawan Province. The club currently plays in the Regional League Division 2 Northern division.Nakon Sawan have won the now defunct Pro League twice in 2001 and 2003.... |
Suphan Buri | Chonburi Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
| 3 | 2002 | Suphan Buri | Chonburi Chonburi FC Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... |
Nakhon Sawan Nakhon Sawan FC Nakhon Sawan Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Nakhon Sawan Province. The club currently plays in the Regional League Division 2 Northern division.Nakon Sawan have won the now defunct Pro League twice in 2001 and 2003.... |
| 2 | 2001 | Nakhon Sawan Nakhon Sawan FC Nakhon Sawan Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Nakhon Sawan Province. The club currently plays in the Regional League Division 2 Northern division.Nakon Sawan have won the now defunct Pro League twice in 2001 and 2003.... |
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| 1 | 1999/00 | Si Saket Si Saket FC Sisaket Football Club is a Thai football club based in Sisaket Province. The club have won the Pro League title in 1999/2000 and competed in Thai Premier League 2010 season which was the first time in the club's history to participate in the top tier of Thai football.- The early years :Sisaket FC... |
Suphan Buri | Satun Satun Satun is a town in southern Thailand, capital of the Satun Province. It covers the whole tambon Phiman of Mueang Satun district. As of 2005 it has a population of 21,498.... |
* The teams in bold typeface are promoted to Thailand Division 2 League
Thailand Division 2 League
AIS Regional League Division 2 is the 3rd Level League in Thailand. In 2009, it was divided into five groups by geographic region. As of 2011 each group contains 16 clubs except for the Southern Region group which contains 13 clubs.-League History:...
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