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The original Chiang Mai is Blue

The original Chiang Mai is Blue

By: Robert Scott
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In 2023-24 Simon and I started this podcast to cover Chiang Mai FC's season in T2 under new local ownership. As seasons go the year was undiluted soap opera. Coaches were fired, staff not paid, players not paid, suppliers not paid. At the end of the year, with the club in massive debt and the owner in hiding, the club was relegated to T3 for failing to meet licensing requirements.


The club's very existence was in doubt. A deal orchestrated by the Sports Authority of Thailand tried to bring together Brazilian investors with an amateur team and sports academy - Christ FC - based in Mae Rim in the North of Chiang Mai. This partnership would adopt the name of Chiang Mai FC. Half way through the T3 season the Brazilian investors and sponsors have been removed.


In the meantime our podcast has evolved to a broader coverage of Thai Leagues 2 and 3. Phil Williams has joined us and is a very welcome co-presenter. One of the lessons from last year was not to take our Thai football too seriously - a great way to avoid disappointment.


Thank you for listening. If you have any comments or suggestions please let us know.


All the best,


Phil, Simon and Rob





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Episodes
  • Kanchanaburi Power and Phrae United ease into T2 play-off final

    Kanchanaburi Power and Phrae United ease into T2 play-off final
    May 14 2025

    Two sent off at Phrae as 9 man Lampang crumble in last 15 minutes

    The Mohamed Mara Show in Kanchanaburi - he was here - he was there - he was every.......where.

    Refereeing controversies in both games

    Two formidable coaches with very different styles.....

    T3 update - and there needs to be a contest for how many times Simon says "Big White Cocks" in a one hour podcast.

    Spare a thought for Mahasarakham - promoted from T3 last season - and T2 playoffs this season.


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    58 mins
  • Two first leg play-off thrillers

    Two first leg play-off thrillers
    May 7 2025

    Lampang and Phrae share 4 goals - and are all tied going into the second leg.

    Kanchanaburi and Mahasarakham share six goals - and are all tied going into the second leg.


    We wish Kei Sano a speedy recovery.


    The T3 Champions Leagues reach the half way stage. 3-3 at Lopburi v Mae Jo with two hat-tricks.


    Six teams promoted to T3 for next season.


    Phil's FA Cup review.

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    53 mins
  • Chonburi take the T2 title

    Chonburi take the T2 title
    Apr 30 2025

    The T2 regular season wrapped up last weekend - and congratulations to Chonburi as Champions and Ayutthaya who are also promoted to T1.


    The playoffs for the third promotion spot start this weekend - Lampang play Phrae and Mahasarakham play Kanchanaburi.


    Take your pick from Big White Cocks, Purple Crabs, Fire Dragons and Emerald Chariots!


    The T3 Champions Leagues are still taking shape - Rasisalai, Khelang United and Samut Sakhon are early front-runners.


    Good to have Phil back from China!


    And thank you for listening!

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    53 mins

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