Thai football enters the New Year after a fascinating 2017, which saw no shortage of ups and downs.

Despite some outstanding performances from Japan-based Chanathip Songkrasin, Thailand exited World Cup qualifying with a whimper, leading to the end of Kiatisuk "Zico" Senamuang's otherwise successful reign.

Muang Thong United surpassed all expectations by reaching the Round of 16 in the AFC Champions League (ACL) ahead of teams from South Korea and Australia.

But Thai League (T1) crowds fell for...

Thailand and S.League legend Therdsak Chaiman dramatically resigned as head coach of Chonburi minutes after their 2-1 defeat at home to champions Buriram United on the final day of the Thai League (T1) season.

The former Warriors FC midfielder and one-time AFC Champions League (ACL) MVP quits after two years in charge at the club, following six years as a player. Saturday's defeat left Chonburi in seventh place.

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Therdsak suggested he could remain at the club in a coaching capacity, but preferred...

Muang Thong United midfielder Charyl Chappuis admits that his side can now only dream of retaining the Thai League (T1) title after they dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at Port FC.

The champions needed an equaliser from Leandro Assumpcao to rescue a point, while Diogo Luis Santo's last-gasp penalty gave Buriram United a 1-0 win at Suphanburi to move them within a point of the title.

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Here are five things we saw on T1 Matchday 31:

1. Muang Thong surrender title hopes

For the second time this season,...