Thai League 2 (Thai: ไทยลีก 2), commonly known as the T2, formally called Thai Division 1 League, is the second-tier professional league in the Thai football league system. The top 3 are promoted to Thai League 1 at the end of the season, whilst four are relegated to Thai League 3.[1][2]
| Organising body | Thai League |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Country | Thailand |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Thai League 1 |
| Relegation to | Thai League 3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Thai FA Cup |
| League cup(s) | Thai League Cup |
| Current champions | Nakhon Ratchasima (2nd title) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Police United (4 titles) |
| Website | thaileague.co.th/t2 |
| Current: 2023–24 Thai League 2 | |
For the 2008 season, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) reduced the number of teams in the league to 16 teams. Previously there had been two groups of 12 clubs. For the 2011 season the number of teams was increased to 18 teams, The Thai Division 1 League is a season run from March to October, with teams playing 34 games each totalling 306 games in the season. In 2016, the Khǒr Royal Cup became a trophy for Thai Division 1 League. In 2017 the Football Association of Thailand[3] changed the name to Thai League 2.[4]
Promotion and relegation
The top three teams will be promoted to the Thai League 1. The top team as champions.[5]
The bottom three teams will be relegated to the Thai League 3.
Stadiums and locations (2023–24)
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United | Ayutthaya | Ayutthaya Provincial Stadium | 6,000 |
| Chainat Hornbill | Chainat | Khao Plong Stadium | 8,625 |
| Chanthaburi | Chanthaburi | Chanthaburi Provincial Stadium | 5,000 |
| Chiangmai | Chiang Mai | Chiangmai Municipality Stadium | 5,000 |
| Chiangmai United | Chiang Mai | 700th Anniversary Stadium | 25,000 |
| Customs United | Samut Prakan | Customs Department Stadium, Ladkrabang 54 | 2,000 |
| DP Kanchanaburi | Kanchanaburi | Kanchanaburi Province Stadium | 13,000 |
| Kasetsart | Bangkok | Insee Chantarasatit Stadium | 3,275 |
| Krabi | Krabi | Krabi Provincial Stadium | 6,000 |
| Lampang | Lampang | Lampang Provincial Stadium | 5,500 |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Nakhon Ratchasima | 80th Birthday Stadium | 24,641 |
| Nongbua Pitchaya | Nongbua Lamphu | Pitchaya Stadium | 6,000 |
| Nakhon Si United | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Nakhon Si Thammarat PAO. Stadium | 5,000 |
| Pattaya United | Chonburi | Nong Prue Stadium | 5,500 |
| Phrae United | Phrae | Huai Ma Stadium | 2,500 |
| Rayong | Rayong | Rayong Provincial Stadium | 7,500 |
| Samut Prakan City | Samut Prakan | Samut Prakarn SAT Stadium | 5,130 |
| Suphanburi | Suphanburi | Suphan Buri Provincial Stadium | 15,279 |
Stadiums (2023–24)
Primary venues used in the Thai League 2:
| Ayutthaya United | Chainat Hornbill | Chanthaburi | Chiangmai | Chiangmai United | Customs United |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya Province Stadium | Khao Plong Stadium | Chanthaburi Province Stadium | Chiangmai Municipality Stadium | 700th Anniversary Stadium | Lad Krabang 54 Stadium |
| Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 8,625 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 25,000 | Capacity: 2,000 |
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| DP Kanchanaburi | Kasetsart | Krabi | Lampang | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nongbua Pitchaya |
| Kanchanaburi Province Stadium | Insee Chantarasatit Stadium | Krabi Provincial Stadium | Lampang Province Stadium | 80th Birthday Stadium | Pitchaya Stadium |
| Capacity: 13,000 | Capacity: 3,275 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 5,500 | Capacity: 24,641 | Capacity: 6,000 |
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| Nakhon Si United | Pattaya United | Phrae United | Rayong | Samut Prakan City | Suphanburi |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Stadium | Nong Prue Stadium | Huai Ma Stadium | Rayong Province Stadium | Samut Prakarn SAT Stadium | Suphan Buri Provincial Stadium |
| Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 5,500 | Capacity: 2,500 | Capacity: 7,500 | Capacity: 5,130 | Capacity: 15,279 |
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Championship history
(Champions of the 2nd tier Thai football league system)
Number of wins
| Club | Champions |
|---|---|
| Police United | 4 (1999-2000), (2005–06), (2009), (2015) |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 2 (2014, 2023–24) |
| Krung Thai Bank | 1 (1997–98) |
| Bangkok Bank of Commerce | 1 (1998–99) |
| TTM | 1 (2000–01) |
| Bangkok Christian College | 1 (2001–02) |
| Bangkok University | 1 (2002–03) |
| TOT | 1 (2003–04) |
| Royal Thai Army | 1 (2004–05) |
| Customs Department | 1 (2007) |
| Muangthong United | 1 (2008) |
| Sriracha | 1 (2010) |
| Songkhla United | 1 (2011) |
| Ratchaburi | 1 (2012) |
| Air Force AVIA | 1 (2013) |
| Thai Honda Ladkrabang | 1 (2016) |
| Chainat Hornbill | 1 (2017) |
| PTT Rayong | 1 (2018) |
| BG Pathum United | 1 (2019) |
| Nongbua Pitchaya | 1 (2020–21) |
| Lamphun Warriors | 1 (2021–22) |
| Nakhon Pathom United | 1 (2022–23) |
