2009 in Thai football
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The 2009 season of competitive football in Thailand.
The season began on 7 March 2009 for the Thai Premier League and 21 March 2009 for the Division 1 League. The Division 1 season ended on 17 October 2009, and the Thai Premier League season ended on 18 October 2009.
Teams promoted to Thai Premier League 2009
Teams relegated from Thailand Premier League 2008
Teams promoted to Thai Division 1 League 2009
Teams relegated from Thailand Division 1 League 2008
Managerial changes
| Name | Club | Date of departure | Replacement | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadet Meelarp | Chonburi | January 2009 | Kiatisuk Senamuang | January 2009 |
| Kiatisuk Senamuang | Chula United | January 2009 | Carlos Ferreira | January 2009 |
| Prajuk Viengsong | TTM Samut Sakhon | January 2009 | Attaphol Puspakom | January 2009 |
| Attaphol Puspakom | TTM Samut Sakhon | April 2009 | Kij Meesrisuk | April 2009 |
| Surasak Tansurat | Muangthong United | April 2009 | Attaphol Puspakom | April 2009 |
| Prapol Pongpanich | PEA | May 2009 | Thongsuk Sampahungsith | May 2009 |
| Hans R. Emser | Bangkok Glass | June 2009 | Surachai Jaturapattarapong | June 2009 |
| Pansak Ketwattha | Pattaya United | June 2009 | Wisoon Wichaya | June 2009 |
| Christophe Larrouilh | BEC Tero Sasana | June 2009 | Tawan Sripan | June 2009 |
| Wisoon Wichaya | Pattaya United | June 2009 | Jadet Meelarp | June 2009 |
| Carlos Ferreira | Chula United | August 2009 | Pichai Pituwong | August 2009 |
| Kij Meesrisuk | TTM Samut Sakhon | August 2009 | Prajuk Viengsong | August 2009 |
| Chatchai Paholpat | Nakhon Pathom | September 2009 | Piyapong Pue-on | September 2009 |
Diary of the season
- 1 March 2009: Chonburi won the Kor Royal Cup beating PEA 1–0 at Suphachalasai Stadium.
- 7 March 2009: The first Thai Premier League matches of the season are played.
- 18 November 2009: Thailand lost to Singapore at home stadium for first time in 34 years, after they lost 0–1 in 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification.
- 23 October 2009: The Thai FA Cup is won by Thai Port on penalties against BEC Tero Sasana after a 1–1 draw at Suphachalasai Stadium.