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Thai League 3 or Thailand Regional Championship, commonly known as the T3, is the third level of Thai football. It was started in 2017 First season. In 2017, the League is divided in 2 regions and participated by 32 clubs 1st-4th clubs from 8 regions which are former members Regional League Division 2 and debutants in the season.

History of Thai third-tier football

Division 2 era (until 2017)

A national third tier of Football Association of Thailand was first established when the newly created Division 2 Football League was formed in 2006 with 10 member clubs.

In 2006, the first season, 10 clubs played each other twice, with promotion going to the championship winner Chula-Sinthana FC. No relegation occurred in 2006.

In 2008, although two clubs were relegated at the end of the 2007 season, the league was again expanded the following year, to 22 clubs. 2 Groups would be created. 11 clubs in Group A and 11 clubs in Group B.

In 2009, Division 2 Football League renamed Regional League Division 2 Division 2 League was combined with Provincial League by FAT. The league was again split from 2 groups into 5 groups 52 clubs played covering the North of Thailand, North East (Isan) region, Central East Zone, Bangkok central zone and South of Thailand. The league was also renamed as the Regional League Division 2. 5 group winners would enter a championship round to determine which three teams would gain promotion to the Thai Division 1 League. Raj Pracha duly won the championship stage and were promoted with Chiangrai United of the Northern League and Narathiwat of the Southern League. The league was also created so it would combat against the rival Provincial League. With future growth moving the Pro League to join the 2nd Division.

Professionalization and establishment (2017)

Close to the end of 2016 about the upcoming professional third-tier league, referred to as either "Thai League 3" most of the sources agreed that the new league will feature around 32 clubs divided into Two Groups.

To participate a club must have held an associate membership, and then passed an inspection in order to obtain a participation licence issued by Football Association of Thailand and passed club licensing regulation.

Combined with Thai League 4 and change the season period (2020)

Due to the epidemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season.

Thai League 3 seasons

Here you can view the season's in more detail.

2017

2018

2019

2020–21

Due to the epidemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19, the season must be postponed to start in late 2020 and end in early 2021. In addition, the Thai League 4 had combined with the Thai League 3 and compete as Thai League 3 since this season and there is no relegation in this season.

2021–22

2022–23

2023–24

2024–25

Champions history

Champions of the 3rd tier Thai football league system

Awards

Prize money

As of 2023-24 season

Regional stage

• Champion: 1,350,000 Baht
• Runner-up: 900,000

National Championship stage

• Champion: 1,000,000 Baht
• Runner-up: 750,000
• Third place: 500,000
• Fourth place: 250,000

Top scorers

Season	Top scorer	Club	Goals
2019	Natan Oliveira	Khon Kaen United	19
2020–21	Jardel Capistrano	Udon United	24
2021–22	Ricardo Santos	Uthai Thani	30
2022–23	Jardel Capistrano	Songkhla	19
2023–24	Danilo Lopes	Sisaket United	22
2024–25

Most Valuable Player

Season Player Club 2019 Natan Oliveira Khon Kaen United 2020–21 Suchao Nuchnum Muangkan United 2021–22 Narong Jansawek Uthai Thani 2022–23 Luan Santos Chanthaburi 2023–24 Wichaya Pornprasart Bangkok 2024–25

Coach of the Year

Season Coach Club 2019 Patipat Rorbru Khon Kaen United 2020–21 Jongsarit Wutthichuay Lamphun Warriors 2021–22 Therdsak Chaiman Uthai Thani 2022–23 Wattana Nuttouch MH Nakhon Si City 2023–24 Kissakorn Krasaingoen Bangkok 2024–25

Sponsorship

The list below details of the Thai League 3 sponsors have been and what they called the competition:

• 2017: Euro Food (Euro Cake League Pro)
• 2018–2021: Government Savings Bank (GSB League Pro in 2018–2020, GSB League Regional Championship in 2020–2021)
• 2021–2022: Blue Dragon Online Lottey (Blue Dragon League (Thai: มังกรฟ้า ลีก))
• 2022–2023: Kongsalakplus Online Lottery (Kongsalakplus League (Thai: กองสลากพลัส ลีก))
• 2023–2024: Rising Sun Fertilizer (Rising Sun Fertilizer League (Thai: ปุ๋ยรุ่งอรุณ ลีก))
• 2024–: No Main Sponsorship

See also

• Football records in Thailand

References

1. "กรวีร์ ปริศนานันทกุล : ลีกแชมเปี้ยนชิพ คือก้าวแรกสู่มืออาชีพ" (in Thai). Retrieved 14 September 2016.
2. "รู้ไว้ใช่ว่า...ไทยลีก 3 แข่งแบบไหน จบอย่างไร เงินเท่าไร". Siamsport. 2 February 2024.
3. ลีกล่างเฮ!! ยูโร่เค้กเซ็นหนุนT3-T4หวังพัฒนาบอลรากหญ้าทั่วไทย
4. ออมสินมอบถ้วยรางวัลแชมป์โซนออมสินลีกโปรและออมสินลีก ประจำฤดูกาล 2562
5. มังกรฟ้าไป "ฟุตบอล ไทยลีก 3" ได้ "กองสลากพลัส" เป็นสปอนเซอร์ใหม่
6. ของจริง! กองสลากพลัส หนุน ไทยลีก 3 ซีซั่น 2022/23
7. "Rising Sun fertilizer, the main sponsor of the 2023–24 Thai League 3 (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 15 September 2023.

External links

• official Thai League T3 rules

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