Thai League 3

Thai football league

Football league

Thai League 3Organising body| Thai League

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Founded| 2017; 8 years ago (2017)
Country| Thailand
Confederation| AFC
Number of clubs| 72
Level on pyramid| 3
Promotion to| Thai League 2
Relegation to| Thailand Semi-pro League
Domestic cup(s)| Thai FA Cup
League cup(s)| Thai League Cup
Thai League 3 Cup
Current champions| Rasisalai United (1st title)
(2024–25)
Website| thaileague.co.th
Current: 2025–26 Thai League 3

Thai League 3 (Thai: ไทยลีก 3), commonly known as the T3, is the third level of Thai football. It was started in 2017 First season. It is sponsored by BYD Auto and therefore officially known as the BYD Dolphin League III. In 2017, the League is divided in 2 regions and participated by 32 clubs 1st-4th clubs from 8 regions which are former members Regional League Division 2 and debutants in the season.[1]

## History of Thai third-tier football

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### Division 2 era (until 2017)

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A national third tier of Football Association of Thailand was first established when the newly created Division 2 Football League was formed in 2006 with 10 member clubs.

In 2006, the first season, 10 clubs played each other twice, with promotion going to the championship winner Chula-Sinthana FC. No relegation occurred in 2006.

In 2008, although two clubs were relegated at the end of the 2007 season, the league was again expanded the following year, to 22 clubs. 2 Groups would be created. 11 clubs in Group A and 11 clubs in Group B.

In 2009, Division 2 Football League renamed Regional League Division 2 Division 2 League was combined with Provincial League by FAT. The league was again split from 2 groups into 5 groups 52 clubs played covering the North of Thailand, North East (Isan) region, Central East Zone, Bangkok central zone and South of Thailand. The league was also renamed as the Regional League Division 2. 5 group winners would enter a championship round to determine which three teams would gain promotion to the Thai Division 1 League. Raj Pracha duly won the championship stage and were promoted with Chiangrai United of the Northern League and Narathiwat of the Southern League. The league was also created so it would combat against the rival Provincial League. With future growth moving the Pro League to join the 2nd Division.

### Professionalization and establishment (2017)

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Close to the end of 2016 about the upcoming professional third-tier league, referred to as either "Thai League 3" most of the sources agreed that the new league will feature around 32 clubs divided into Two Groups.

To participate a club must have held an associate membership, and then passed an inspection in order to obtain a participation licence issued by Football Association of Thailand and passed club licensing regulation.

### Combined with Thai League 4 and change the season period (2020)

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Due to the epidemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season.

## Thai League 3 seasons

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Here you can view the season's in more detail.

### 2017

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Main article: 2017 Thai League 3

Main article: 2017 Thai League 3 Upper Region

Main article: 2017 Thai League 3 Lower Region

Main article: 2017 Thai League 3 Play-off Round

### 2018

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Main article: 2018 Thai League 3

Main article: 2018 Thai League 3 Upper Region

Main article: 2018 Thai League 3 Lower Region

Main article: 2018 Thai League 3 Play-off Round

### 2019

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Main article: 2019 Thai League 3

Main article: 2019 Thai League 3 Upper Region

Main article: 2019 Thai League 3 Lower Region

### 2020–21

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Due to the epidemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season and there is no relegation in this season.

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3 Northern Region

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3 Eastern Region

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3 Western Region

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3 Southern Region

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3 Bangkok Metropolitan Region

Main article: 2020–21 Thai League 3 National Championship

### 2021–22

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Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3

Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3 Northern Region

Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region

Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3 Eastern Region

Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3 Western Region

Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3 Southern Region

Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3 Bangkok Metropolitan Region

Main article: 2021–22 Thai League 3 National Championship

### 2022–23

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Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Northern Region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Eastern Region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Western Region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Southern Region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Bangkok Metropolitan Region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 National Championship

### 2023–24

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Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3

Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3 Northern Region

Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region

Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3 Eastern Region

Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3 Western Region

Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3 Southern Region

Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3 Bangkok Metropolitan Region

Main article: 2023–24 Thai League 3 National Championship

### 2024–25

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Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3

Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region

Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region

Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Eastern Region

Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region

Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Southern Region

Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Central Region

Main article: 2024–25 Thai League 3 National Championship

## Champions history

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### Champions of the 3rd tier Thai football league system

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#  | Season  | Number of teams  | Winner  | Runner up  | Third place  | Fourth place

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1 | 2017 | 29  | Samut Sakhon | Khon Kaen | Udon Thani | Trang
2 | 2018 | 28  | JL Chiangmai United | MOF Customs United | Ayutthaya United | Nara United
3 | 2019 | 28  | Khon Kaen United | Nakhon Pathom United | Phrae United | Ranong United
4 | 2020–21 | 72  | Lamphun Warriors | Muangkan United | Rajpracha | Udon United
5 | 2021–22 | 75  | Uthai Thani | Krabi | Nakhon Si United | Phitsanulok
6 | 2022–23 | 75  | MH Nakhon Si City | Chanthaburi | DP Kanchanaburi | Pattaya Dolphins United
7 | 2023–24 | 72  | Bangkok | Sisaket United | Mahasarakham SBT | Phatthalung
8 | 2024–25 | 69  | Rasisalai United | Songkhla | Pattani | North Bangkok University

## Awards

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### Prize money

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As of 2023-24 season[2]

#### Regional stage

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* Champion: 1,350,000 Baht
* Runner-up: 900,000

#### National Championship stage

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* Champion: 1,000,000 Baht
* Runner-up: 750,000
* Third place: 500,000
* Fourth place: 250,000

## Sponsorship

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The list below details of the Thai League 3 sponsors have been and what they called the competition:

* 2017: Euro Food (Euro Cake League Pro)[3]
* 2018–2021: Government Savings Bank (GSB League Pro in 2018–2020, GSB League Regional Championship in 2020–2021)[4]
* 2021–2022: Blue Dragon Online Lottey (Blue Dragon League (Thai: มังกรฟ้า ลีก))[5]
* 2022–2023: Kongsalakplus Online Lottery (Kongsalakplus League (Thai: กองสลากพลัส ลีก))[6]
* 2023–2024: Rising Sun Fertilizer (Rising Sun Fertilizer League (Thai: ปุ๋ยรุ่งอรุณ ลีก))[7]
* 2024–2025: No Main Sponsorship
* 2025–present: BYD Auto (BYD Dolphin League III)

## See also

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* Football records in Thailand

## References

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1. ^ "กรวีร์ ปริศนานันทกุล : ลีกแชมเปี้ยนชิพ คือก้าวแรกสู่มืออาชีพ" (in Thai). Retrieved 14 September 2016.
2. ^ "รู้ไว้ใช่ว่า...ไทยลีก 3 แข่งแบบไหน จบอย่างไร เงินเท่าไร". Siamsport. 2 February 2024.
3. ^ ลีกล่างเฮ!! ยูโร่เค้กเซ็นหนุนT3-T4หวังพัฒนาบอลรากหญ้าทั่วไทย[dead link]
4. ^ ออมสินมอบถ้วยรางวัลแชมป์โซนออมสินลีกโปรและออมสินลีก ประจำฤดูกาล 2562
5. ^ มังกรฟ้าไป "ฟุตบอล ไทยลีก 3" ได้ "กองสลากพลัส" เป็นสปอนเซอร์ใหม่
6. ^ ของจริง! กองสลากพลัส หนุน ไทยลีก 3 ซีซั่น 2022/23
7. ^ "Rising Sun fertilizer, the main sponsor of the 2023–24 Thai League 3 (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 15 September 2023.

## External links

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* official Thai League T3 rules

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Thai League 3

Thai League Co.,Ltd

Northern|

* Chattrakan City
* Chiangmai
* Chiangrai City
* Kamphaengphet
* Khelang United
* Maejo United
* Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City
* Northern Nakhon Mae Sot United
* Phitsanulok
* Phitsanulok Unity
* Uttaradit Saksiam

Northeastern|

* Khon Kaen
* Khon Kaen Mordindang
* Muang Loei United
* Roi Et PB United
* Suranaree Black Cat
* Surin City
* Surin Khong Chee Mool
* Ubon Kruanapat
* Udon United
* Yasothon

Central|

* Angthong
* AUU Inter Bangkok
* Chamchuri United
* Dome
* Kasem Bundit University
* Lopburi City
* North Bangkok University
* Prime Bangkok
* PTU Pathum Thani
* Royal Thai Air Force
* Saraburi United

Eastern|

* ACDC
* Bankhai United
* BFB Pattaya City
* Chachoengsao Hi-Tek
* Customs United
* Fleet
* Marines
* Navy
* Padriew City
* Pluakdaeng United
* Saimit Kabin United
* Samut Prakan

Western|

* Assumption United
* Hua Hin City
* Kanchanaburi City
* Maraleina
* Nonthaburi United
* Rajpracha
* Royal Thai Army
* Samut Sakhon City
* Samut Songkhram City
* Thap Luang United
* Thonburi United
* VRN Muangnont

Southern|

* Krabi
* MH Nakhon Si City
* Muang Trang United
* Nara United
* Phatthalung
* Phuket Andaman
* Ranong United
* Satun
* Wiang Sa Surat Thani City
* Yala
* Yala City

Seasons|

* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* 2024–25

* Thai League
* T1
* T2
* TS
* TA
* Women's League

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* t
* e

Original Thai League 3 2017 Member clubs

* Amnat United
* Ayutthaya
* Ayutthaya United
* Bangkok University Deffo
* Chachoengsao
* Chamchuri United
* Kalasin
* Kamphaengphet
* Kasem Bundit University
* Khon Kaen
* Krung Thonburi
* Lamphun Warrior
* MOF Customs United
* Nakhon Si Thammarat Unity
* Nara United
* Phayao
* Phrae United
* Phuket City
* Rajpracha
* Ranong United
* Royal Thai Army
* Samut Sakhon
* Simork
* Sakaeo
* Singburi Bangrajun
* Surat Thani
* Trang
* Ubon Ratchathani
* Udon Thani

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Football in Thailand

Football Association of Thailand

National teams|

| Men's|

* Men's
* U-23
* U-21
* U-20
* U-17
* Futsal
* U-20
* Beach football

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Women's|

* Women's
* U-20
* U-17
* U-14
* Futsal

League system|

| Men's|

* Thai League (T1)
* Thai League 2 (T2)
* Thai League 3 (T3)
* Thailand Semi-Pro League (TS)
* Thailand Amateur League (TA)
* Thai League 4 (T4) (defunct)
* Football Division 3 (D3) (defunct)
* Provincial League (defunct)

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Women's|

* Women's League (WL)
* Thai Women's Division 1 League (D1)

Men's futsal|

* Futsal League
* Futsal League Division 1

Women's futsal|

* The Championship Women's Futsal

Domestic cups|

| Men's|

* Thai FA Cup
* Thai League Cup
* Thailand Champions Cup
* Thai League 3 Cup
* Thai Royal Cup (Kor
* Khǒr
* Khor
* Ngor) (defunct)
* Thai Super Cup (defunct)

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Men's futsal|

* FA Futsal Cup
* Futsal Charity Shield

Reserve and
Academy|

| Men's|

* Thailand Youth League (defunct)
* Thailand University League
* U-19 Thailand Championship (defunct)
* Thai U23 League

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Women's|

* Women's Thailand University League

Continental cups|

* AFC Champions League (Records)
* AFC Cup (Records)
* Mekong Club Championship (defunct)

Exhibition game|

* Thai League All-Star
* Thailand Selection/Thailand XI
* King's Cup
* Queen's Cup (defunct)
* Toyota Premier Cup (defunct)
* Thailand Five's Futsal Tournament

Lists|

* List of clubs
* List of venues
* Foreign players
* Managers
* Winners

* Venues
* Competitions
* Records and statistics

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