A Thai Football Podcast

Michael (Port) interviews Lee (Muang Thong Utd) about the rivalry that exists between their two teams; Vice President of Nakhon Pathom City, Khun Next gives us a little bit of background on the club and discusses our recently agreed upon sponsorship deal; sticker collector, Seán joins us from Ireland with an appeal for your help; Bill shares his top five Sukhothai FC memories, plus a story about h...

Gabe joins Dale to tell us about his move from Australia, his love of "soccer", flirting with Bangkok Utd before falling in love with Port, the unusual circumstances that led to him watching his first Thai League match, how much he hates AI and more; Nick reports from Khon Kaen Municipal Stadium where BGC College of Asian Scholars celebrate their Thai Women's League title with a win against Chonbu...

PART ONE Tim drops by to discuss Chonburi's first season back in the top flight, his expectations for next year, what annoys him about striped shirts, what the Thai League can learn from trail running, his wife's fascination with football stadia toilets, and more! PART TWO Rob joins Dale to share his personal highlights from the recent Seniors World Cup in Ubon Ratchathani, what the organisers cou...

On the first of this year's close season specials, Chris tells Dale how and why he started watching Thai football and reviews his 25/26 campaign, which he mainly spent watching three teams, BG Pathum Utd (T1), Police Tero (T2), and Prime Bangkok (T3); Natt reports from the Thailand national team's most recent friendlies - a 2-2 home draw v Kuwait (5/6/26) and a 0-0 stalemate away in China (9/6/26)...

On this week's podcast, Derek Currie joins Dale to talk about meeting Pele, his amazing career in South East Asia, his first impressions of Bangkok, playing at Supachalasai in the 1972 Queen's Cup, his work behind the scenes at four King's Cup tournaments, helping Thailand national team coach Brian Robson, gas masks, the story behind this week's photo, and so much more; we have a very special Rob'...

In this special bonus episode of A Thai Football Podcast, Lyle, John, Chris, and Dale bring you all the best bits from Sunday's FA Cup final between Buriram Utd and Prachuap at Thammasat Stadium. Featuring restaurant reviews, fan interviews, "live" match reporting, beer runs, surprise guests and so much more! Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Lyle The Thai Adventures of Rob B! Yo...

Natt joins Dale to talk about Uttaradit's successful season in T3, Pattani's promotion to the top flight, why he's a lapsed Bangkok Utd fan, how the new foreign player rule will affect the league and national team, and more; Chris and Pete report "live" from Port's 1-0 win against BG Pathum Utd in last weekend's League Cup final; Dan tells us about the 'Pattaya World Cup Tournament Weekend', which...

John joins Dale to talk about Prachuap's dramatic FA Cup semi final win against Lamphun Warriors, preview the upcoming final v red hot favourites Buriram Utd, ponder the prospect of a Prachuap FC cup final song, and give us an update on Mr and Mrs Coconut; podcast debutants Chris, Pete, and Reuben review Prime Bangkok FC's season in T3 Central; Mark drops in to share his Thai football experiences...

This week's episode comes "live" from Khon Kaen Municipal Stadium, where Dale accidentally stumbles upon a football tournament; Muang Thong Utd fan, Greg ponders the Kirins' poor performance against Sukhothai, takes stock of his team's relegation, and offers plenty of reasons to remain optimistic; our very own Captain Pugwash, Michael, regains his land legs in order to reflect on Port's 25/26 camp...

PART ONE Part one of this week's episode comes "live" from Pitchaya Stadium, where Dale reports on Nongbua Pitchaya's victory over Police Tero to claim their place in the T2 play off final v Pattani: Phang Nga FC owner, Russ Horsley drops in to discuss how his latest project is going, his hopes for the future, and why he wants all the teams in the south to do well; Dale and Rob take in some Semi-P...

Goalkeeping coach, Hans Noetzel, joins Dale to talk about his career in the USA, training at Aston Villa with David James and David Ginola, making his international debut for Northern Mariana Islands, his time at Kanchanaburi, Samut Prakan City, Bangkok FC, his new goalkeeping academy, and more; Rob and Michael introduce the first of our T2 season reviews; Tim watches Kanchanaburi lose their top f...

On this special extended edition of A Thai Football Podcast, Dale is joined by the head coach of the USA Men's Over 40s soccer team, David Jones, to talk about the upcoming Seniors World Cup in Ubon Ratchathani; Bill reports from Friday night's T1 clash between Sukhothai and Ratchaburi; Rob's Roving Report comes from the Lamduan Stadium where he sees Sisaket Utd clinch promotion from T2 with an em...

Alan files his report from Bangkok Utd 0-3 Gamba Osaka in the AFC2 semi final 2nd leg, as the Thai side crash out of the tournament. Gian drops in to discuss Muang Thong Utd's 2-1 victory against relegation rivals, Nakhon Ratchasima, and share his thoughts on the Kirins' battle for survival. EG joins Dale to reminisce about the Bangkok Casuals League in the late 90s/early 00s, and to tell us about...

In our extended Songkran special, Tampines Rovers fan, Stanley, joins us from Osaka to give us a neutral report on Bangkok Utd's historic 1-0 win in the AFC2 Semi Final 1st leg; blogger, and all round good bloke, Antony Sutton, chats with Dale about the current state of Thai football, shares a few memories from the mid 2000s, explains why Dez Corkhill is the ideal soccer commentator, and why he ha...

Chris joins Dale to talk about Thailand's 2-1 midweek win against Turkmenistan, the joys of watching the national team, and his hopes for the Asian Cup in January and February. He also previews Port's upcoming League Cup semi final tie against Chonburi, and shares his thoughts on the Klong Toei club's season so far. Rob, with assistance from John, and Martin Peters (!), reports from Chiang Mai Utd...

Club owner Zen joins Dale to tell us the fascinating story of Bangkok based amateur side Ranger United FC, from their formation in Myanmar, the celebrities who've played for them, recruiting players from their opponents, staying loyal to their roots, and their plans for the future. Rob files his report on the crucial midweek T2 clash between Kasetsart and Sisaket Utd from a bar in Chiang Mai. Bett...

Groundhopper Anders returns with more accounts from his football related adventures in Thailand. This time he has stories from his visits to VRN Muangnont (T3), Port (T1), Kasetsart (T2), Police Tero (T2), and Chamchuri Utd (T3). He also explains what inspires him to visit certain stadiums and bemoans cashless grounds. Over the course of a busy weekend in the capital, Rob reports from Pathum Thani...

Jamie, Ian, Rich, and Riza bring us all the action and opinions from a busy week for Thai clubs in the AFC Champions League Elite and the AFC2. Port fan, Josh joins Dale for a chat about Anthony Hudson's Thailand squad for the upcoming crunch match against Turkmenistan, and explains what it's like being in a relationship with someone who supports his team's biggest rivals, Muang Thong Utd. Rob rep...

US based football fan Jaden joins Dale to discuss his love of Asian football and share his thoughts on Melbourne City 1-1 Buriram Utd in the 1st leg of the AFCCL Round of 16 tie. We also have AFC2 quarter final 1st leg match reports from Alan (Gamba Osaka 1-1 Ratchaburi) and Rich (Bangkok Utd 2-1 Tampines Rovers). John tells us the tale of a recent trip he made to watch his beloved Prachuap FC pla...

Rob calls in "live" from Sisaket Utd v Chainat Hornbill for an update on the exciting T2 promotion race, and to pick through the wreckage of last weekend's astonishing events at Rasisalai Utd v Pattaya Utd. Returning guest, Jenna brings us the latest news from Pattaya based amateur ladies team, Venus FC, and issues an appeal. In a heart warming and moving interview, Angela from Mercy International...

Port fan, Michael joins Dale to talk about his love for the club, his passion for Thai football, the joys of the PAT Sandpit, travelling to away matches, and much more. Riza and Persibverse share their first hand accounts on the controversial AFC2 second leg tie involving Persib and Ratchaburi. We also look deeply into Indonesian fan culture, how to deal with violence at matches, online racism, an...

Experienced groundhopper, Anders joins us from his home in Norway to tell us all about his recent trip to watch a few matches in Thailand. Including visits to Port, Muang Thong Utd, and BG Pathum Utd. Neal (Ratchaburi) and Persibverse (Persib) share their thoughts on last week's AFC2 1st leg round of 16 match - a 3-0 win for the Thai team - and tell us why the tie isn't yet over despite the impres...

Keeping his promise, Ian rejoins Dale to report on the progress - or otherwise -  of the Singaporean players in the Thai League, the benefits to the Singapore national team, and ponder on Muang Thong Utd's poor form. First time guest, Andrew, pops in to discuss all things Kanchanaburi Power related. Including, Andros Townsend, the perils of being over optimistic, the record number of red cards, av...

Padriew City manager, Prin, joins Dale to talk about watching Coventry City, the differences between English fan culture and Thai fan culture, the long term plans for his club, the standard of officiating in T3, and more. Rich pops in to share his thoughts on the Shopee Cup match between Tampines Rovers and Buriram Utd, half and half scarves, half and half shirts, football kits made from pillowcas...

On this week's episode of A Thai Football Podcast: Dale watches four matches in five days (League Cup: Khon Kaen Utd v Bangkok Utd; T2 Nongbua Pitchaya v Chantaburi; T2 Khon Kaen Utd v Sisaket Utd; T1 Nakhon Ratchasima v Kanchanaburi) Phang Nga Utd chairman, Russ Horsley shares his vision for the new club and reveals what part Peter Andre and Elton John play in his plans. Tashkent based football f...