Thailand Premier League
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The Thai Premier League is a Thai professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Thai football league system
, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation
with Thai Division 1 League. The Thai Premier League is a corporation
in which the 18 member clubs act as shareholder
s. Seasons run from March to October, with teams playing 34 games each totalling 306 games in the season. It is sponsored by Sponsor (drink) and therefore officially known as the Sponsor Thai Premier League. In the Thai Premier League, most of the games are played during Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played during the weekdays.
which was contested in a tournament format from 1916 to 1995.
Thai Premier League was introduced in 1996 by the Football Association of Thailand
(FAT), with 18 clubs who earlier competed for the Kor Royal Cup, in a double round robin league system.
The Thai Premier league originally had 10 to 12 clubs each season until 2007, when it was expanded to 16 clubs. At the end of each season three bottom placed clubs are relegated to the Thai Division 1 League.
And also in 2007, Thai Premier League was combined with Provincial League
completely. Chonburi was the first club from Provincial League that was the champion of Thai Premier League in 2007 season.
, and then goals scored. At the end of each season, the club with the most points is crowned champion. If points are equal, the head-to-head, the goal difference and then goals scored determine the winner. If still equal, teams are deemed to occupy the same position. If there is a tie for the championship, for relegation, or for qualification to other competitions, a play-off match at a neutral venue decides rank. The three lowest placed teams are relegated into the Thai Division 1 League and the top three teams from the Division 1 League are promoted in their place.
Playoffs and AFC Cup
for the Champion of Thai FA Cup. Due to reforms from the AFC
for the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup format, there will be no more a direct qualification spot for the AFC Championsleague for the Thai Champion, for the time being.
awards.
Thai football league system
- Current System :Current system in use since 2009- Before 1996 season :Before the top level of Thai football league, Thai Premier League was constituted in 1996, the Football Royal Cup was the football competitions of Thailand at that time....
, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
with Thai Division 1 League. The Thai Premier League is a corporation
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
in which the 18 member clubs act as shareholder
Shareholder
A shareholder or stockholder is an individual or institution that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. Shareholders own the stock, but not the corporation itself ....
s. Seasons run from March to October, with teams playing 34 games each totalling 306 games in the season. It is sponsored by Sponsor (drink) and therefore officially known as the Sponsor Thai Premier League. In the Thai Premier League, most of the games are played during Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played during the weekdays.
History
Before the inception of Thai Premier League, the highest level of club football was the Kor Royal CupKor Royal Cup
Kor Royal Cup or in old name Yai Cup was the highest level of club football competition which competed in the tournament in Thailand since 1916-1995. It was founded by Football Association of Thailand in 1916...
which was contested in a tournament format from 1916 to 1995.
Thai Premier League was introduced in 1996 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...
(FAT), with 18 clubs who earlier competed for the Kor Royal Cup, in a double round robin league system.
The Thai Premier league originally had 10 to 12 clubs each season until 2007, when it was expanded to 16 clubs. At the end of each season three bottom placed clubs are relegated to the Thai Division 1 League.
And also in 2007, Thai Premier League was combined with Provincial League
Provincial League
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 and Ministry of Tourism and Sports...
completely. Chonburi was the first club from Provincial League that was the champion of Thai Premier League in 2007 season.
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1996–97 | Bangkok Bank Bangkok Bank F.C. Bangkok Bank FC was a semi-professional Thai football club based in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank FC was founded 1955 and played in the top Thai football division, the Thai Premier League... |
| 1997 | Royal Thai Air Force |
| 1998 | Sinthana |
| 1999 | Royal Thai Air Force |
| 2000 | BEC Tero Sasana |
| 2001–02 | BEC Tero Sasana |
| 2002–03 | Krung Thai Bank |
| 2003–04 | Krung Thai Bank |
| 2004–05 | Tobacco Monopoly |
| 2006 | Bangkok University |
| 2007 | Chonburi |
| 2008 | PEA |
| 2009 | Muangthong United |
| 2010 2010 Thai Premier League The 2010 Thai Premier League is the 14th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 16 teams are competing in the league, with Muangthong United as the defending champions.-League Expansion:... |
Muangthong United |
Competition
There are 16 clubs in the Thai Premier League. During the course of a season, which lasts from March to October, each club plays the others twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for a total of 30 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then head-to-head, then goal differenceGoal difference
In sports such as ice hockey and association football, goal difference is often the first tiebreaker used to rank teams which finish a league competition with an equal number of points....
, and then goals scored. At the end of each season, the club with the most points is crowned champion. If points are equal, the head-to-head, the goal difference and then goals scored determine the winner. If still equal, teams are deemed to occupy the same position. If there is a tie for the championship, for relegation, or for qualification to other competitions, a play-off match at a neutral venue decides rank. The three lowest placed teams are relegated into the Thai Division 1 League and the top three teams from the Division 1 League are promoted in their place.
Qualification for Asian competitions
For Asian Qualification, The Champion will play in AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
Playoffs and AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
for the Champion of Thai FA Cup. Due to reforms from the AFC
Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
for the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup format, there will be no more a direct qualification spot for the AFC Championsleague for the Thai Champion, for the time being.
Sponsorship
The Thai Premier League has been sponsored since 1996 until 2003 and has been sponsored again since 2010. The sponsor has been able to determine the league's sponsorship name. The list below details who the sponsors have been and what they called the competition:- 1996–97: Johnnie WalkerJohnnie WalkerJohnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch Whisky owned by Diageo and originated in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.It is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, sold in almost every country with yearly sales of over 130 million bottles.-History:Originally known as Walker's...
(Johnnie Walker Thailand Soccer League) - 1998–00: CaltexCaltexCaltex is a petroleum brand name of Chevron Corporation used in more than 60 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, and southern Africa.-History:...
(Caltex Premier League) - 2001–03: Advanced Info ServiceAdvanced Info ServiceAdvanced Info Service PCL is Thailand's largest GSM mobile phone operator with 28.8 million customers as of February 2010. Founded in April 1986, AIS started off as a computer rental business...
(GSM Thai League) - 2003–05: None (Thai League)
- 2006–08: None (Thailand Premier League)
- 2009: None (Thai Premier League)
- 2010–present: Sponsor (Sponsor Thai Premier League)
Prize money
- Champion: 10,000,000 Baht
- Runner-up: 2,000,000 Baht
- Third Place: 1,500,000 Baht
- Fourth Place: 800,000 Baht
Annual
In addition to the winner's Trophy and the individual winner's medal, the Thai Premier League also awards the annual Coach of the YearThai Premier League Coach of the Year
In the Thai Premier League, the Thai Premier League Coach of the Year Award is an annual award given to a head coach who is recognised for their overall contribution to the achievements of a specific team.-Winners:-External links:*...
awards.
External links
- Official Website
- Official Website
- Football Association of Thailand
- The Football History Association of Thailand
- Thai Premier League FIFAFIFAThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
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