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In 2023-24 Simon Wise and Rob Scott started this podcast to cover Chiang Mai FC's season in T2 under new local ownership. The season was undiluted soap opera. Coaches were fired, staff not paid, players not paid, suppliers not paid. At the end of the year, with the club in massive debt and the owner in hiding, the club, despite finishing fourth, was relegated to T3 for failing to meet licensing requirements. The club's very existence was in doubt. A deal orchestrated by the Sports Authority of Thailand tried to bring together Brazilian investors with an amateur team and sports academy - Christ FC - based in Mae Rim in the North of Chiang Mai. This partnership would adopt the name of Chiang Mai FC. Half way through the T3 season the Brazilian investors and sponsors were removed. Christ FC took over the management and operations of CMFC. Ichiban arrived as a welcome new sponsor. In the meantime our podcast evolved to a broader coverage of Thai Leagues 2 and 3. Phil Williams joined the podcast in the 2024-2025 season. Following T2 is great fun. It is the most competitive, unpredictable, diverse, occasionally brilliant and often bizarre, league in Thai football stretching from Nongbua Lamphu in the North East to Chiang Mai in the North, to Trat in the East and down to Pattani in the South. Simon decided to leave the podcast midway through the 2025-2026 season. One of the lessons from last few years is not to take our Thai football too seriously - it is a great way to avoid disappointment. But it is also a great way to see and experience Thailand. Phil and Rob
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- 4 days ago55 min
Loei go top
Satun send out a warningThe headline result was PT Satun’s 3–0 win over Muangthong United. After beating Songkhla in the previous round, Satun look increasingly comfortable at this level.Songkhla produce the round’s only away winSongkhla were the only side to win on the road, and they did it emphatically. Their 3–0 victory at Police Tero was impressive, particularly against a side that began the season among the early pace-setters.Promoted clubs have another good weekThe promoted teams had a very satisfactory midweek:PT Satun won 3–0Muang Loei United won 2–0Uttaradit held Nongbua Pitchaya to a 2–2 drawThat is a strong return from three difficult fixtures. Satun were the outstanding performers, but all three clubs showed that they belong in Thai League 2.Chiangmai United turn up the pressureChiangmai United’s 3–1 home win over Khon Kaen United was another important result. They took control with a brace before half time and finished strongly, while Khon Kaen suffered their first defeat of the campaign.Another bad outing for KasetsartKasetsart’s difficult start continued with a 2–0 defeat at Chanthaburi. They remain without a point after three matches, while Chanthaburi finally picked up their first win.There were some fabulous goals in midweek - great strikes from Tanapat (CMU) and Apisit (Nongbua); fabulous solo efforts from Amadou (Chanthaburi) and Mauricio Cortes (Satun), a really smart finish from Chitchanok (Mahasarakham) and an outrageous goal from Ratthaphum (Loei). Phil previews Matchweek 4.T3 gets under way this weekend.Why do so many goalkeeper names begin with K? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
New kids in town
The headlines from last weekend:A two-horse early pace-setter — Police Tero and Khon Kaen United are both perfect (6/6, 4–0 aggregates, zero conceded). Tero's organisation vs Khon Kaen's ruthlessness.Uttaradit are the surprise package — a first-ever T2 season, and they're unbeaten (4 pts, two clean sheets) after holding Muangthong and beating Kasetsart. .Muang Loei's statement win — a 3–0 win over Chainat lifts them into mid-table and shows the promoted trio (Uttaradit, Satun, Muang Loei) all have legitimate fight.The away-day league continues — confirmed decisive results again mostly went to visitors; home advantage looks thin in this division.PT Satun have character — conceding first then scoring three on the road, twice now, behind a 5,000-strong backing.Kasetsart are the early crisis club — the only side with zero points and no goals after two rounds. That's a storyline to watch.What was wrong with Pattaya - for Police Tero Christmas came early.Phil previews the midweek games in Thai League 2.The T3 teams that will host T2 opposition in the MuangThai League Cup.Back on Friday with our review of Matchweek 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
Kanchanaburi's Powerful start
Our review of the opening weekend's matches in Thai League 2Phil previews this weekend's matches which start with Pattaya v Police Tero on Friday.A quick MuangThai League cup update.A few awards from the opening weekend:Best comeback: Kanchanaburi Power, 4–2 at PT SatunBest individual performance: Ahmed Mubarak, Chainat — two goalsBest away wins: Pattaya United winning 1–0 at Chiangmai United and Khon Kaen United's 1-0 win at Chanthaburi.Most dramatic finish: Nakhon Pathom’s stoppage-time equaliser against Nakhon RatchasimaMost impressive crowd: PT Satun, approximately 5,000Biggest talking point: The effect of rain, poor playing surfaces and the absence of VAR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago54 min
Predictions, Previews and Tiago Chulapa
Phil, Simon, James and Rob are all involved this week bringing our Thai League 2 predictions for the season; we also have Phil's preview of the opening games of the new season and an update on the drama at Muangthong United. Phil and Rob talk with the evergreen Tiago Chulapa; soon to become the leading goalscorer in the history of Thai League 2. Tiago is in his tenth year in Thailand and is back this season with Pattaya United. Many thanks to Tiago who will be leading the Pattaya line at Chiang Mai United this weekend. Have a great weekend and we will be back next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
Marlon Silva - new season interview
James Baxter and Rob Scott chat with Pattani's Captain Fantastic, Marlon Silva, about the changes at the club, and the arrival of new players, over the three months since promotion, via the playoffs, from Thai League 2.Stadium issues.New players.What targets has Marlon set for the season?What targets has the club set for the season?Pattani's opening game is on Friday 4th September at the club's temporary home - the Tinsulanonda Stadium in Songkhla.We will always be a Thai League 2 podcast but we will keep following Pattani's journey in T1. They are one of the success stories of the Thai League structure and the first team from the South to play in the top tier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Mamba Number 5
James Baxter makes a very welcome return joining Phil and Rob as we look at Kanchanaburi Power, Chiang Mai United, Phrae United, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Pathom, Khon Kaen United, Muangthong United, Pattaya United and MahasarakhamCC.Phil pays tribute to Celtic and Chanthaburi fan Paul Lennon who sadly passed away last week.The draw for the qualifying round of the Chang FA Cup. 6 T2 teams have not entered. Others may wish that they had not given their long haul away fixtures!Leading Thai League 2 goalscorers. A Tiago Chulapa milestone awaits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 19, 202652 min
New season; new stories; same passion
Phil and Rob are joined by Simon Causton from www.footballsiam.comWhat happened to Nara Utd?Farewell to TratNine teams to preview:Nongbua PitchayaChainatPolice TeroPT SatunMuang Loei UnitedUttaraditChanthaburiKasetsartSongkhlaNine more next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 17, 202639 min
PT Satun promoted to T2. Nara Utd are T3 Champions.
Phil and Rob sign off on the 2025-2026 season.Nara Utd win the T3 title. Uttaradit made a real battle of the second leg.PT Satun are promoted to T2, joining Nara and Uttaradit. Loei also battled hard and were only beaten in extra-time.Caio Silva scores an extra time hatrick.A look at the 18 teams competing in T2 in 2026-2027.And a look at the opening week of the 2026 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The ChiangMai is Blue podcast
In 2023-24 Simon Wise and Rob Scott started this podcast to cover Chiang Mai FC's season in T2 under new local ownership. The season was undiluted soap opera. Coaches were fired, staff not paid, players not paid, suppliers not paid. At the end of the year, with the club in massive debt and the owner in hiding, the club, despite finishing fourth, was relegated to T3 for failing to meet licensing requirements. The club's very existence was in doubt. A deal orchestrated by the Sports Authority of Thailand tried to bring together Brazilian investors with an amateur team and sports academy - Christ FC - based in Mae Rim in the North of Chiang Mai. This partnership would adopt the name of Chiang Mai FC. Half way through the T3 season the Brazilian investors and sponsors were removed. Christ FC took over the management and operations of CMFC. Ichiban arrived as a welcome new sponsor. In the meantime our podcast evolved to a broader coverage of Thai Leagues 2 and 3. Phil Williams joined the podcast in the 2024-2025 season. Following T2 is great fun. It is the most competitive, unpredictable, diverse, occasionally brilliant and often bizarre, league in Thai football stretching from Nongbua Lamphu in the North East to Chiang Mai in the North, to Trat in the East and down to Pattani in the South. Simon decided to leave the podcast midway through the 2025-2026 season. One of the lessons from last few years is not to take our Thai football too seriously - it is a great way to avoid disappointment. But it is also a great way to see and experience Thailand. Phil and Rob
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