User:Gunkiet/sandbox/2024–25 Thai League 3 South
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 September 2024 – TBD |
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The 2024–25 Thai League 3 Southern Region is part of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Regional Stage, consisting of 12 clubs located in the southern region of Thailand. 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. This stage reflects the growing enthusiasm for football in Thailand's southern provinces, where clubs from coastal and rural areas proudly represent their regions on a national level.
Seasonal Changes
[edit]Relegation from Thai League 2
[edit]Krabi was relegated from Thai League 2 and will now compete in the Southern Region, bringing with it a wealth of experience from a higher division.[2]
Promotion from Thailand Semi-pro League
[edit]Yala City was promoted from the Thailand Semi-pro League and will compete in the Southern Region for the 2024–25 season.[3]
Club licensing failures
[edit]MH Nakhon Si City was relegated to the Thailand Semi-pro League after failing to meet licensing standards.[4]
Relegation based on performance
[edit]Trang was relegated to the Thailand Semi-pro League after finishing last in the Southern Region.
Club name and logo changes
[edit]- Pattani updated its logo by changing the cannon from black to gold, adding two hibiscus flowers, and incorporating a floral pattern.
- Wiang Sa Surat Thani City rebranded as PSU Surat Thani City. The club retained its Arowana fish symbol but updated the logo text to reflect the new name.[5]
Teams
[edit]Number of teams by province
[edit]| Position | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Yala |
2 | Yala and Yala City |
| 2 |  Krabi |
1 | Krabi |
 Narathiwat |
1 | Nara United | |
 Pattani |
1 | Pattani | |
 Phatthalung |
1 | Phatthalung | |
 Phuket |
1 | Phuket Andaman | |
 Ranong |
1 | Ranong United | |
 Satun |
1 | Satun | |
 Songkhla |
1 | Songkhla | |
 Surat Thani |
1 | PSU Surat Thani City | |
 Trang |
1 | Muang Trang United |
Stadiums and locations
[edit]Road travel distances between clubs
[edit]The distances between football clubs in the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Southern 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 southern 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 is notably 0 kilometers, representing Yala and Yala City, whose stadiums are located directly across from one another, making travel unnecessary. Conversely, the longest road journey between clubs spans 704 kilometers, between Ranong United and Nara United. In terms of total travel distances over the season, Ranong United faces the most extensive journey, covering approximately 5,284 kilometers, while Phatthalung has the least travel, totaling around 2,445 kilometers. These travel disparities are presented in the accompanying table, which offers a detailed breakdown of road distances between each club, providing valuable insights into the logistical demands clubs face in the 2024–25 season.
| From | To (km) | Total | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBI | MTG | NRA | PTN | PLG | PKA | STC | RNU | STN | SKA | YLA | YLC | ||
| Krabi | — | 103 | 469 | 379 | 181 | 162 | 151 | 302 | 257 | 301 | 404 | 404 | 3,113 |
| Muang Trang United | 103 | — | 374 | 284 | 86 | 269 | 176 | 373 | 168 | 207 | 311 | 311 | 2,662 |
| Nara United | 469 | 374 | — | 97 | 291 | 623 | 507 | 704 | 290 | 199 | 72 | 72 | 3,698 |
| Pattani | 379 | 284 | 97 | — | 201 | 532 | 417 | 614 | 200 | 108 | 46 | 46 | 2,924 |
| Phatthalung | 181 | 86 | 291 | 201 | — | 351 | 217 | 414 | 128 | 124 | 226 | 226 | 2,445 |
| Phuket Andaman | 162 | 269 | 623 | 532 | 351 | — | 234 | 301 | 420 | 477 | 578 | 578 | 4,525 |
| PSU Surat Thani City | 151 | 176 | 507 | 417 | 217 | 234 | — | 221 | 343 | 330 | 442 | 442 | 3,480 |
| Ranong United | 302 | 373 | 704 | 614 | 414 | 301 | 221 | — | 540 | 537 | 639 | 639 | 5,284 |
| Satun | 257 | 168 | 290 | 200 | 128 | 420 | 343 | 540 | — | 122 | 225 | 225 | 2,918 |
| Songkhla | 301 | 207 | 199 | 108 | 124 | 477 | 330 | 537 | 122 | — | 133 | 133 | 2,671 |
| Yala | 404 | 311 | 72 | 46 | 226 | 578 | 442 | 639 | 225 | 133 | — | 0 | 3,076 |
| Yala City | 404 | 311 | 72 | 46 | 226 | 578 | 442 | 639 | 225 | 133 | 0 | — | 3,076 |
League table
[edit]Standings
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Songkhla | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 22 | Qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Pattani | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 17 | |
| 3 | Phatthalung | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 17 | |
| 4 | Nara United | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 17 | |
| 5 | Yala | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 17 | |
| 6 | Muang Trang United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 13 | |
| 7 | Satun | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 13 | |
| 8 | PSU Surat Thani City | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 12 | |
| 9 | Krabi | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 13 | −1 | 10 | |
| 10 | Ranong United | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 | −6 | 8 | |
| 11 | Phuket Andaman | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | −8 | 8 | |
| 12 | Yala City | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 11 | −7 | 6 | 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.
- ^ "Andaman Eagle has been relegated to Thai League 3 after their defeat in the most recent second-tier league match (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Yala City Promoted to T3 After Winning the Southern Zone Semi-Pro League Title (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 10 March 2024.
- ^ "MH Nakhon Si City Disbands Following Financial Struggles (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Wiang Sa Surat Thani City rebrands before competing in Thai League 3 Southern Zone (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Stadium of Nara United (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Pattani (in Thai)". sport.trueid.net. 23 December 2016.
- ^ "Stadium of Phatthalung (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 7 November 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Phuket Andaman (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Stadium of Ranong United (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Stadium of Satun (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Songkhla (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Stadium of Yala (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 14 September 2023.