User:Gunkiet/sandbox/2024–25 Thai League 3 Central
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 September 2024 – TBD |
← 2023–24 (Bangkok Metropolitan Region) 2025–26 → | |
The 2024–25 Thai League 3 Central Region is part of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Regional Stage, consisting of 11 clubs located in the central region of Thailand. This region, formerly known as the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, has undergone significant changes with clubs relocating into and out of the area to better align with their geographical locations. The season will commence on 14 September 2024,[1] with clubs competing in a round-robin format featuring home-and-away matches. The Regional Stage will conclude on TBD, at which point the top two clubs will advance to the National Championship Stage, while the bottom-placed club will face relegation to the Thailand Semi-pro League for the following season. The adjustments reflect a more balanced regional structure, promoting competitive fairness across the league. This stage highlights the vibrancy of central Thailand, where clubs compete within a diverse and dynamic landscape, reflecting the region's strategic importance in the country.
Seasonal Changes
[edit]Formation of the Central Region
[edit]The former Bangkok Metropolitan Region was reorganized into the Central Region to better align with the geographical distribution of clubs. This change simplifies the regional structure and enhances clarity.[2]
Club redistribution
[edit]To accommodate the new regional structure, several clubs were reassigned:
- Angthong, Lopburi City, PTU Pathum Thani, and Saraburi United were transferred from the Western Region to the Central Region.[3]
- Samut Prakan was transferred from the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (currently Central Region) to the Eastern Region.
- Nonthaburi United, Royal Thai Army, Samut Sakhon City, Thonburi United, and VRN Muangnont were transferred from the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (currently Central Region) to the Western Region.[4]
Promotion from Thailand Semi-pro League
[edit]Dome was promoted from the Thailand Semi-pro League and will compete in the Central Region for the 2024–25 season.[5]
Promotion to Thai League 2
[edit]Bangkok, the 2023–24 national champion, earned promotion to Thai League 2, representing a significant loss of a strong competitor for the region.[6]
Relegation based on performance
[edit]The iCON RSU was relegated after finishing at the bottom of the table in the previous season.
Club logo changes
[edit]- Kasem Bundit University updated its logo, giving the club a more modern and polished image.[7]
Teams
[edit]Number of teams by province
[edit]| Position | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bangkok |
4 | AUU Inter Bangkok, Chamchuri United, Kasem Bundit University, and Prime Bangkok |
| 2 |  Pathum Thani |
3 | Dome, North Bangkok University, and Royal Thai Air Force |
| 3 |  Ang Thong |
1 | Angthong |
 Lopburi |
1 | Lopburi City | |
 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya |
1 | PTU Pathum Thani | |
 Saraburi |
1 | Saraburi United |
Stadiums and locations
[edit]Road travel distances between clubs
[edit]The distances between football clubs in the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Central Region are approximate and calculated based on the most convenient and shortest practical road routes. These measurements prioritize routes that balance proximity and ease of travel, avoiding too indirect or inconvenient paths despite their shorter distance. By focusing on practical road travel, this chart reflects the real-world journey clubs will undertake for away matches, considering the road infrastructure and conditions in central Thailand. This provides valuable insight into the logistical challenges clubs face during the season and is an essential resource for planning travel for clubs and their supporters.
Among the distances calculated, the shortest road journey between clubs is approximately 9 kilometers, marking the trip between AUU Inter Bangkok and Kasem Bundit University. Conversely, the longest road journey spans 153 kilometers, between AUU Inter Bangkok and Lopburi City. In terms of total travel distances over the season, Lopburi City faces the most extensive journey, covering approximately 1,103 kilometers, while Royal Thai Air Force has the least travel, totaling around 473 kilometers. These travel disparities are presented in the accompanying table, offering a detailed breakdown of road distances between each club and providing valuable insights into the logistical demands clubs face in the 2024–25 season.
| From | To (km) | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATG | AIB | CCU | DME | KBU | LBC | NBU | PBK | PTU | AIR | SBU | ||
| Angthong | — | 123 | 116 | 78 | 117 | 40 | 88 | 95 | 63 | 85 | 60 | 865 |
| AUU Inter Bangkok | 123 | — | 42 | 47 | 9 | 153 | 37 | 29 | 72 | 37 | 99 | 648 |
| Chamchuri United | 116 | 42 | — | 43 | 34 | 144 | 44 | 29 | 56 | 34 | 117 | 659 |
| Dome | 78 | 47 | 43 | — | 56 | 109 | 18 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 75 | 501 |
| Kasem Bundit University | 117 | 9 | 34 | 56 | — | 148 | 37 | 24 | 67 | 31 | 98 | 621 |
| Lopburi City | 40 | 153 | 144 | 109 | 148 | — | 124 | 128 | 95 | 118 | 44 | 1,103 |
| North Bangkok University | 88 | 37 | 44 | 18 | 37 | 124 | — | 22 | 34 | 12 | 75 | 491 |
| Prime Bangkok | 95 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 128 | 22 | — | 42 | 14 | 95 | 507 |
| PTU Pathum Thani | 63 | 72 | 56 | 27 | 67 | 95 | 34 | 42 | — | 38 | 70 | 564 |
| Royal Thai Air Force | 85 | 37 | 34 | 19 | 31 | 118 | 12 | 14 | 38 | — | 85 | 473 |
| Saraburi United | 60 | 99 | 117 | 75 | 98 | 44 | 75 | 95 | 70 | 85 | — | 818 |
League table
[edit]Standings
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Bangkok | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 19 | Qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Lopburi City | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 17 | |
| 3 | North Bangkok University | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 16 | |
| 4 | Kasem Bundit University | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 15 | |
| 5 | Chamchuri United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 11 | |
| 6 | PTU Pathum Thani | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | −3 | 11 | |
| 7 | Royal Thai Air Force | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 9 | |
| 8 | Saraburi United | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | −5 | 8 | |
| 9 | AUU Inter Bangkok | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 6 | |
| 10 | Angthong | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | −6 | 6 | |
| 11 | Dome | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 19 | −16 | 2 | Relegation to the Thailand Semi-pro League |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
Positions by round
[edit]= Qualification to the National Championship stage; = Relegation to the Thailand Semi-pro League
Results by round
[edit]Results
[edit]- ^ "Announcement of the Opening Day for the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Season (in Thai)". matichon.co.th. 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Changes in Zone and Competition Format for Thai League 3 in the 2024–25 Season (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Changes in Central, Eastern, and Western Zones for the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Season (in Thai)". today.line.me. 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Changes in Central, Eastern, and Western Zones for the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Season (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Dome Unveils 33 Players with Squad Numbers for T3 Central Region Campaign (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangkok promoted to the Thai League 2 (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Kasem Bandit has changed its logo and revamped the club's image as well (in Thai)". thinkcurve.co. 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Stadium of Angthong (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 7 November 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of AUU Inter Bangkok (in Thai)". thaileague.co.th. 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Stadium of Chamchuri United (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Kasem Bundit University (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Lopburi City (in Thai)". thaileague.co.th. 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Stadium of North Bangkok University (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Stadium of PTU Pathum Thani (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Stadium of Royal Thai Air Force (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Saraburi United (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 10 September 2021.