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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
  • Week 7 review - defeats for both Khon Kaen United and Phrae
    Oct 2 2025

    Quick apology - the sound from Simon in Luang Prabang was not ideal.


    @ajarnphil's T2 match summaries

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    Nakhon Pathom 0 Pattani FC 0

    Kick off was delayed by 30 minutes due to heavy rain but we did eventually get a game - albeit a goalless one. That was a decent away point for Pattani but they remain in the bottom three with just a solitary win from seven outings.


    Rasisalai United 2 Police Tero 1

    League leaders Rasisali United's sensational season continues as they defeated Police Tero with an injury time winner from Nattapon Yongsakool. Rasisalai stay top of the pile - and The Monkey Kings are still unbeaten in 7 games.


    Pattaya United 1 Songkhla 0

    Pattaya look a decent side going forward. A first goal of the season for Elias Oliveira (from the penalty spot) settled this particular contest and saw Pattaya move up into the top six. They'll be delighted with their campaign so far.


    Nongbua Pichaya 3 Phrae United 0

    After starting the season with four straight wins, Phrae are having a serious wobble. Caion's first goal of the season gave Nongbua the lead on 13 minutes. Thanayut and Sarayat added to the tally in the second half.

    Although Phrae remain in second place, there's a host of clubs now breathing down their neck.


    Chiang Mai United 3 Chainat Hornbill 4

    Chainat edged a 7-goal thriller at Chiang Mai United to move up to second in the table. Six of the goals came in a blistering first half, but the contest was decided by an Amarildo penalty in the 71st minute.


    Trat FC 0 Sisaket United 1

    Sisaket United are decent on the road and they picked up another three points at struggling Trat FC, thanks to a Felipe Santos goal - his 4th of the season - a minute from time. Sisaket move into the top five but it's looking like another long, hard season ahead for Trat.


    Khon Kaen United 4 Nakhonsi United 5

    Another T2 Sunday goal fest provided great entertainment at the Khon Kaen Provincial Stadium. Nanthawat Suankaeo scored a hat-trick for Nakhonsi United as they defeated Khon Kaen in what was probably the shock of the weekend. The 27-year-old ex-Port and ex-BG Pathum striker also managed to put a goal in his own net as well.


    Mahasarakham 2 Chantaburi 2

    An injury time strike from the much travelled Chitchanok rescued a point for Mahasarakham at home to Chantaburi. Both clubs - somewhat surprisingly - struggling down at the wrong end of the table.


    Kasetsart 0 Bangkok FC 2

    Bangkok FC finally picked up their first win of the season at Kasetsart, but the three points are not quite enough to lift them off the bottom of the table. First half goals from Sittichok and Jarvey Gayosa did the damage.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • If Macena does not get you then Alberto will
    Sep 24 2025

    A weekend of unexpected results; some fine goals; goalkeeping from the sublime to the ridiculous; and Phil's first Wally of the week.


    Phrae and Khon Kaen United battle out a 1-1 draw. Mahasarakham and Pattani both score injury time goals to salvage a point. Rasisalai win at Nakhon Si.


    Just how good are Chainat this season? And Kasetsart?


    In T3 Tiago Chulapa opens his account for Fleet with a late winner.



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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • A tough week for the southern sides in T2
    Sep 17 2025

    Pattani and Songkhla both have every reason to feel hard done by - while Nakhon Si United were simply done over!


    Phrae remain top but their 100% record came to an end.


    In T3N all six opening weekend games resulted in away wins.


    And Simon reports in from exile in Pattaya!


    Thanks for listening.


    Breaking news tonight - all Pattani home games in Thail League 2 will now kick off at 5pm starting this weekend.


    Samut Songkhram City vs Thap Luang United this Saturday will be played at Thapluang United Janded Stadium. Kick-off at 15.30.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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