Football in Bangkok explained

Football is the popular sport, both in terms of participants and spectators, in Bangkok.

Introduction

In Bangkok, Thai League has been gaining popularity. There are many football clubs based in Bangkok.[1]

History

Bangkok has several of Thailand's significant football clubs, and the city is home to many football clubs.

Especially, Thai Farmers Bank F.C. won Asian Club Championship twice in 1994 and 1995.

Also, Police Tero reached the 2002–03 AFC Champions League final.

Competitions

Bangkok held King's Cup since 1968

Clubs

The table below lists all Bangkok clubs.

DivisionClubFoundedStatusNote
1989Professional
1992 Professional
1988 Professional
1979 Professional
1967 Professional
1999 Semi-Professional

Defunct Clubs

The table below lists all defunct Bangkok clubs.

ClubFoundedDissolvedStatusNote
1987 2000 Professional
1955 2008 Professional
1937 2019 Professional

Honours

Bangkok derby

There are many derbies between Football clubs based on Bangkok.

Stadiums

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Blemishes in the beautiful game . Bangkok Post. Post reporters. 23 September 2012.