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The 2022–23 Thai League 2 is the 25th season of the Thai League 2, the second-tier professional league for Thailand's association football clubs, since its establishment in 1997, also known as M-150 Championship due to the sponsorship deal with M-150. A total of 18 teams will compete in the league. The season began on 12 August 2022 and is scheduled to conclude on 27 May 2023.[1]
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12 August 2022 – 27 May 2023 |
| Champions | Nakhon Pathom United |
| Promoted | Nakhon Pathom United Trat Uthai Thani |
| Relegated | Rajpracha Ranong United Udon Thani |
| Matches played | 306 |
| Goals scored | 757 (2.47 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Ricardo Santos (28 goals) |
| Biggest home win | 7 goals difference Uthai Thani 8–1 Udon Thani (30 April 2023) |
| Biggest away win | 8 goals difference Udon Thani 0–8 Trat (15 March 2023) |
| Highest scoring | 9 goals difference Uthai Thani 8–1 Udon Thani (30 April 2023) |
| Longest winning run | 8 matches Trat |
| Longest unbeaten run | 9 matches Chiangmai United Uthai Thani |
| Longest winless run | 13 matches Ranong United |
| Longest losing run | 6 matches Udon Thani |
| Highest attendance | 3,125 Nakhon Si United 1–1 Trat (14 January 2023) |
| Lowest attendance | 102 Rajpracha 0–0 Kasetsart (27 August 2022) |
| Total attendance | 256,465 |
| Average attendance | 838 |
← 2021–22 2023–24 →
All statistics correct as of 30 April 2023. | |
For this season two teams in the final table (champion and runner up) directly promoted to Thai League 1 next season while teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualified in play off for last spot in top tier next season.
The 1st transfer window is from 25 May to 9 August 2022 while the 2nd transfer window is from 19 December 2022 to 17 January 2023.
Team changes edit
The following teams have changed division since the 2022–23 season.
From Thai League 2 edit
- Promoted to Thai League 1
- Relegated to Thai League 3
- Relegated to Thailand Amateur League
Renamed Clubs edit
- Customs Ladkrabang United renamed to Customs United
Teams edit
Bangkok Metro
Locations of the 2022–23 Thai League 2 teams
Stadium and locations edit
Personnel edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality; Club dissolved during season would shown by grey background.
Foreign Players edit
Players name in bold indicates the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.
Dual citizenship/heritage players edit
Overseas Thai players whom have obtained a Thai passport are regarded as local players.
| Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 |
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| Ayutthaya United |   Immanuel Famy2
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| Chainat Hornbill | ||||||
| Chiangmai |  Chitchanok Xaysensourinthone2
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 Louis Panmanee May2
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| Chiangmai United | ||||||
| Customs United |  James Shanahan2
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 Gustav Sahlin2
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| Krabi | ||||||
| NakhonPathom Utd |  Athit Berg2
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 Saman Mohammadzadeh 2
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| Nakhon Si United |  Antonio Verzura2
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 Samuel Cunningham2
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| Phrae United | ||||||
| Rajpracha | ||||||
| Ranong United | ||||||
| Rayong |  Sattra Ratlongmaung2
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| Samut Prakan City | ||||||
| Suphanburi | ||||||
| Trat |  David Haas2 [2]
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| Udon Thani | ||||||
| Uthai Thani |  Kitsada Otata
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 Tony Laurent-Gonnet2
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Notes:
League table edit
Standings edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakhon Pathom United (C, P) | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 32 | 20 | +12 | 60[a] | Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 1 |
| 2 | Trat (P) | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 55 | 34 | +21 | 60[a] | |
| 3 | Uthai Thani (O, P) | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 70 | 36 | +34 | 59 | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 4 | Customs United | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 58 | |
| 5 | Chiangmai United | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 32 | +4 | 54 | |
| 6 | Suphanburi | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 36 | 35 | +1 | 52[b] | |
| 7 | Rayong | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 41 | 30 | +11 | 52[b] | |
| 8 | Nakhon Si United | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 42 | +6 | 51[c] | |
| 9 | Phrae United | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 50 | 43 | +7 | 51[c] | |
| 10 | Ayutthaya United | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 50 | 43 | +7 | 51[c] | |
| 11 | Chiangmai | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 49 | 41 | +8 | 46 | |
| 12 | Krabi | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 42 | |
| 13 | Chainat Hornbill | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 48 | −4 | 41 | |
| 14 | Samut Prakan City | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 42 | −10 | 37[d] | |
| 15 | Kasetsart | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 42 | −7 | 37[d] | |
| 16 | Rajpracha (R) | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 41 | −12 | 37[d] | Relegation to 2023–24 Thai League 3 |
| 17 | Ranong United (R) | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 64 | −36 | 27 | |
| 18 | Udon Thani (R) | 34 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 31 | 87 | −56 | 21 |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goals difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Overall goals difference; 6) Overall goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goals difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Overall goals difference; 6) Overall goals scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ a b Nakhon Pathom United is ahead on the head-to-head points record; Nakhon Pathom United 6 pts, Trat 0 pts.
- ^ a b Suphanburi is ahead on the head-to-head points record; Suphanburi 4 pts, Rayong 1 pt.
- ^ a b c The mini-league points record; Nakhon Si United 7 pts, Phrae United 5 pts, Ayutthaya United 4 pts.
- ^ a b c The mini-league points record; Samut Prakan City 6 pts, Kasetsart 4 pts, Rajpracha 3 pts.
Promotion play-offs edit
| Semi-finals | Finals | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Chiangmai United | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
| 4 | Customs United (a) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| Customs United | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| Uthai Thani | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 6 | Suphanburi | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 3 | Uthai Thani | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||
Semi-finals edit
| Chiangmai United | 2–1 | Customs United |
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Nantawat Suankaew  29', 53' |
Report Highlight |
Alexandre Balotelli 78' |
| Customs United | 1–0 | Chiangmai United |
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| Natthawat Thobansong 45+1' |
Report Highlight |
Attendance: 875[5]
2–2 on aggregate. Customs United won on away goals.
| Suphanburi | 3–2 | Uthai Thani |
|---|---|---|
| Kittipong Wongma 13', 42' Douglas Tardin 17' (pen.) |
Report Highlight |
Ricardo Santos 39' (pen.) Phiyawat Intarapim 52' (o.g.) |
Attendance: 1,635[7]
| Uthai Thani | 3–1 | Suphanburi |
|---|---|---|
| Nitipong Sanmahung 8' Narong Jansawek 74'Ricardo Santos 90+4' |
Report Highlight |
João Paulo 58' |
Uthai Thani Provincial Stadium,
Mueang, Uthai Thani
Mueang, Uthai Thani
Attendance: 3,023[9]
Uthai Thani won 5–4 on aggregate.
Finals edit
| Customs United | 1–2 | Uthai Thani |
|---|---|---|
| Aung Kaung Mann 17' |
Report Highlight |
Anupan Kerdsompong 60' Nontapat Naksawat 72' |
Attendance: 1,472[11]
| Uthai Thani | 3–1 | Customs United |
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| Brinner 20' Kittisak Phutchan 44'Hikaru Minegishi 90' |
Report Highlight |
Phodchara Chainarong 78' |
Uthai Thani Provincial Stadium,
Mueang, Uthai Thani
Mueang, Uthai Thani
Attendance: 4,141[13]
Uthai Thani won 5–2 on aggregate.
Positions by round edit
Source: Thai League
= Leader and promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 1; = Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 1; = Qualification for promotion play-offs; = Relegation to 2023–24 Thai League 3
= Leader and promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 1; = Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 1; = Qualification for promotion play-offs; = Relegation to 2023–24 Thai League 3
Results by round edit
Results edit
Season statistics edit
Top scorers edit
- As of 30 April 2023.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricardo Santos
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Uthai Thani | 28 |
| 2 | Nilson
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Ayutthaya United | 18 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Maranhão
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Phrae United | 16 |
| 4 |  Badar Al-Alawi
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Krabi | 15 |
| Tãua Ferreira
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Trat | ||
| 6 | Diego Silva
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Chainat Hornbill | 14 |
 Mohamed Essam
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Nakhon Pathom United (2 Goals) Trat (12 Goals) | ||
| 8 | Valdo
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Trat | 13 |
| 9 | Chigozie Mbah
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Krabi | 12 |
| Evandro Paulista
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Nakhon Si United | ||
| Douglas Tardin
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Suphanburi | ||
| Mateus Totô
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Kasetsart | ||
| Tiago Chulapa
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Rayong | ||
| 10 |  Lwin Moe Aung
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Rayong | 11 |
Hat-tricks edit
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phodchara Chainarong |
Customs United | Chainat Hornbill | 3–2 (H) | 19 August 2022 |
| Nilson |
Ayutthaya United | Udon Thani | 4–1 (A) | 10 September 2022 |
| Greg Houla |
Udon Thani | Kasetsart | 3–1 (H) | 1 October 2022 |
| Mateus Totô |
Kasetsart | Krabi | 5–0 (H) | 5 November 2022 |
| Badar Al-Alawi |
Krabi | Uthai Thani | 3–0 (H) | 28 January 2023 |
| Tiago Chulapa |
Rayong | Chiangmai | 4–1 (H) | 29 January 2023 |
| Chigozie Mbah |
Krabi | Udon Thani | 7–0 (A) | 4 February 2023 |
| Ricardo Santos |
Uthai Thani | Suphanburi | 4–1 (H) | 5 March 2023 |
| Tãua Ferreira |
trat | Ranong United | 6–0 (H) | 11 March 2023 |
| Tãua Ferreira |
trat | Udon Thani | 8–0 (A) | 15 March 2023 |
| Mohamed Essam |
trat | Udon Thani | 8–0 (A) | 15 March 2023 |
| Ricardo Santos |
Uthai Thani | Rajpracha | 3–0 (H) | 15 March 2023 |
| Greg Houla |
Chainat Hornbill | Udon Thani | 3–4 (A) | 29 March 2023 |
| Ricardo Santos5 |
Uthai Thani | Udon Thani | 8–1 (H) | 30 April 2023 |
Clean sheets edit
- As of 30 April 2023.
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean
sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wattanachai Srathongjan
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Nakhon Pathom United | 16 |
| 2 | Sumethee Khokpho
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Customs United | 13 |
| Noppakun Kadtoon
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Rayong | ||
| Piyawat Intarapim
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Suphanburi | ||
| 5 | Suppawat Srinothai
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Trat | 12 |
| 6 | Pairot Eiammak
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Chiangmai United | 11 |
| 7 | Pathomtat Sudprasert
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Rajpracha / Chainat Hornbill | 8 |
| Chakhon Philakhlang
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Nakhon Si United | ||
| 9 | Sophonwit Rakyart
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Phrae United | 7 |
| Thatpicha Auksornsri
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Samut Prakan City |
Attendances edit
Overall statistical table edit
| Pos | Team | Total | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakhon Si United | 36,404 | 3,125 | 1,397 | 2,141 | +196.9% |
| 2 | Nakhon Pathom United | 22,402 | 3,033 | 460 | 1,318 | +251.5% |
| 3 | Chiangmai | 21,819 | 2,617 | 662 | 1,283 | +78.9% |
| 4 | Chainat Hornbill | 18,373 | 1,479 | 729 | 1,081 | +13.1% |
| 5 | Suphanburi | 18,293 | 1,466 | 695 | 1,076 | −33.9% |
| 6 | Rayong | 16,764 | 2,115 | 445 | 986 | +91.8% |
| 7 | Trat | 15,856 | 2,895 | 457 | 932 | +67.0% |
| 8 | Uthai Thani | 15,595 | 2,908 | 525 | 917 | +207.7% |
| 9 | Chiangmai United | 15,031 | 2,916 | 427 | 884 | −41.8% |
| 10 | Ayutthaya United | 14,364 | 1,700 | 428 | 845 | +155.3% |
| 11 | Udon Thani | 11,581 | 1,855 | 165 | 681 | −20.7% |
| 12 | Phrae United | 10,396 | 1,020 | 412 | 612 | +6.1% |
| 13 | Kasetsart | 8,441 | 1,482 | 288 | 497 | −6.8% |
| 14 | Krabi | 7,834 | 750 | 200 | 461 | +10.0% |
| 15 | Customs United | 7,191 | 825 | 119 | 423 | +70.6% |
| 16 | Ranong United | 6,342 | 812 | 274 | 373 | −15.0% |
| 17 | Samut Prakan City | 5,422 | 556 | 129 | 319 | −61.8% |
| 18 | Rajpracha | 4,576 | 674 | 102 | 269 | n/a† |
| League total | 256,465 | 3,125 | 102 | 838 | +32.2% |
Updated to games played on 30 April 2023
Source: Thai League
Notes:
†
Rajpracha didn`t allow fans in previous season
Attendances by home match played edit
| Team \ Match played | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United | 887 | 1,506 | 1,700 | 1,063 | 1,287 | 949 | 1,033 | 651 | 661 | 674 | 447 | 669 | 428 | 582 | 475 | 435 | 917 | 14,364 |
| Chainat Hornbill | 1,119 | 1,059 | 1,281 | 1,095 | 729 | 730 | 835 | 1,320 | 1,050 | 1,032 | 1,325 | 1,153 | 1,479 | 1,250 | 1,031 | 833 | 1,052 | 18,373 |
| Chiangmai | 1,831 | 1,639 | 1,128 | 1,713 | 1,355 | 1,166 | 836 | 1,163 | 1,505 | 1,205 | 1,343 | 870 | 963 | 2,617 | 662 | 776 | 1,047 | 21,819 |
| Chiangmai United | 1,391 | 1,381 | 765 | 715 | 2,916 | 566 | 849 | 766 | 714 | 657 | 736 | 599 | 628 | 689 | 754 | 427 | 478 | 15,031 |
| Customs United | 380 | 520 | 300 | 685 | 320 | 500 | 406 | 200 | 200 | 320 | 675 | 331 | 119 | 220 | 480 | 490 | 825 | 7,191 |
| Kasetsart | 425 | 442 | 288 | 342 | 378 | 432 | 445 | 392 | 620 | 342 | 315 | 445 | 622 | 342 | 307 | 822 | 1,482 | 8,441 |
| Krabi | 450 | 309 | 350 | 200 | 750 | 450 | 400 | 400 | 475 | 400 | 550 | 400 | 500 | 550 | 650 | 600 | 400 | 7,834 |
| Nakhon Pathom United | 460 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,175 | 974 | 875 | 825 | 1,066 | 728 | 1,025 | 2,010 | 2,252 | 825 | 2,555 | 3,033 | 22,402 |
| Nakhon Si United | 1,500 | 2,088 | 2,108 | 2,071 | 2,870 | 2,707 | 2,135 | 1,518 | 2,878 | 3,125 | 1,397 | 2,559 | 1,950 | 2,214 | 2,223 | 1,650 | 1,411 | 36,404 |
| Phrae United | 795 | 729 | 1,020 | 474 | 448 | 412 | 455 | 614 | 876 | 465 | 703 | 616 | 655 | 475 | 461 | 571 | 627 | 10,396 |
| Rajpracha | 423 | 102 | 149 | 319 | 212 | 142 | 356 | 142 | 214 | 674 | 168 | 307 | 271 | 279 | 230 | 308 | 280 | 4,576 |
| Ranong United | 542 | 407 | 812 | 450 | 428 | 312 | 346 | 274 | 316 | 317 | 312 | 307 | 305 | 302 | 310 | 324 | 278 | 6,342 |
| Rayong | 946 | 820 | 661 | 1,100 | 900 | 1,145 | 575 | 445 | 739 | 715 | 1,129 | 1,016 | 1,009 | 904 | 835 | 2,115 | 1,710 | 16,764 |
| Samut Prakan City | 556 | 477 | 232 | 140 | 143 | 424 | 313 | 129 | 223 | 546 | 352 | 404 | 248 | 260 | 295 | 294 | 386 | 5,422 |
| Suphanburi | 1,077 | 1,466 | 1,153 | 1,214 | 695 | 954 | 1,019 | 830 | 1,368 | 1,046 | 1,030 | 977 | 1,026 | 1,126 | 1,256 | 1,064 | 992 | 18,293 |
| Trat | 795 | 685 | 791 | 698 | 498 | 694 | 768 | 457 | 780 | 765 | 769 | 799 | 755 | 995 | 1,117 | 1,595 | 2,895 | 15,856 |
| Udon Thani | 1,855 | 1,540 | 854 | 1,025 | 455 | 375 | 240 | 750 | 192 | 530 | 760 | 954 | 198 | 437 | 211 | 165 | 1,040 | 11,581 |
| Uthai Thani | 1,130 | 1,011 | 982 | 875 | 745 | 525 | 659 | 665 | 601 | 680 | 590 | 596 | 916 | 662 | 912 | 1,138 | 2,908 | 15,595 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "ไทยลีกเปิดคลอดแผนงานฤดูกาลใหม่-กำหนดเปิดตลาดซื้อ-ขาย". Siamsport.co.th. Siamsport. 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Corona-verbrämte Grüße aus Thailand". meinbezirk.at.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals – Chiangmai United v Customs United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Results of the Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals 1st leg (in Thai)". smmsport.com. 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals – Customs United v Chiangmai United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Results of the Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals 2nd leg (in Thai)". smmsport.com. 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals – Suphanburi v Uthai Thani" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Results of the Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals 1st leg (in Thai)". smmsport.com. 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals – Uthai Thani v Suphanburi" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Results of the Thai League 2 promotion play-offs semi-finals 2nd leg (in Thai)". smmsport.com. 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 promotion play-offs finals – Customs United v Uthai Thani" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Results of the Thai League 2 promotion play-offs finals 1st leg (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 2 promotion play-offs finals – Uthai Thani v Customs United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Results of the Thai League 2 promotion play-offs finals 2nd leg (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 27 May 2023.
External links edit
- Official website (in Thai)
- Football Association of Thailand (in Thai)