football is the most democratic sport in Thailand. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Although the professional football leagues are modern to Thai people, football was introduced to Thailand as far second as 1897. many Thais besides watch football on local and paid-cable television. many matches, specially those in the English FA Premier League can be watched barren on local channels. Thai channels broadcast every match of the 2006 World Cup. football in Thailand is organized by Football Association of Thailand ( FAT ). In 2007, Thailand co-hosted the asian Cup 2007 with three other countries. This was the second time the consequence had been held in Thailand, the inaugural being in 1972.

history [edit ]

football was introduced into Thailand in 1897 by the Siamese-English Students. After that Football was popular in the Royal students and the Armies. First Association football matches in Thailand was helded in 1900 by the english people in Siam between Bangkok Team against Ministry of Education Team. The resultant role is 2-2. [ 4 ] In 1901 student affiliation football tournament by Ministry of Education has established. In 1915, foremost official association football club tournament in Siam was officially founded. It ‘s visit “ The Royal Golden Trophy ”. Later this tournament becomes to Kor Royal Cup. Later the inaugural national team match has begun. The match between Siam National Team and Royal Sports Club by the english Players. The winner are the siamese Footballer by 2-1 In 1916, King Vajiravudh founded “ The Football Association of Thailand under Patronage of His Majesty the King. ” The first siamese match against National Team vitamin a farseeing as can be founded by historic evidence was in 1930, between Siam and french Indochinese Union Team with the state sojourn of King Prajadhipok. The result is the big winnings for the Siamese for 4-0. [ 5 ] After the 1932 Revolution. The Royal Golden Trophy has been stopped by the Political reason as Khana Ratsadon is anti-imperialism political orientation political group, the tournament replaced by The DPE Students Cup ( DPE – Department of Physical Education ) after 1934. After that the association joined the FIFA in 1925 and AFC in 1957.

Thailand national football team joined Olympic Games first time in Australia in 1956. The first football stadium, Suphachalasai Stadium, was built in 1935. King ‘s Cup, the first football cup was introduced in 1968. And then two years late, Queen ‘s Cup, a national cup rival, started in 1970 .

Leagues and tournaments [edit ]

League competitions in Thailand include :
(See also: Thai football league system for the additional detail about league system.)

domestic Cup competitions [edit ]

International Cup competitions [edit ]

  • King’s Cup – an annual international football competition for national teams.
  • Queen’s Cup – an annual international football cup competition for football club teams.

early competitions [edit ]

youth football is very popular in Thailand, with respective competitions and clubs being active. Bangkok Youth League provides the top charge of youth football in Bangkok with a membership that includes teams from Thai Premiership Academies, such as BEC Tero and Chonburi Sharks, angstrom well as local and International Academies such as iPlay Soccer Schools. It provides a integrated, competitive environment for over 1000 players aged 6–16 years. Bangkok Soccer League is a youth football club organised for children attending international schools in Thailand and provides regular football for over 500 kids, both Thai and exile. 555

Thai noteworthy players [edit ]

See besides [edit ]

References [edit ]