Kanchanaburi Power F.C.

Formation and early years

In 2017, the club was established as Singha Golden Bells Muangkan. In 2018, Singha Golden Bells Muangkan competed in the fourth tier Thailand Amateur League Western region. In 2020, the club was promoted to Thai League 3^[3] and renamed to Singha Golden Bells Kanchanaburi.^[4] The club finished in 4th place of the Western region.^[5][6] In 2022, the club was renamed to Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi and changed their club logo for the second time featuring a dragon.^[7] In 2021, The club than participated in the Thai FA Cup for the first time but was knocked out in the second round to Thai League 1 side Port losing to them 4–2.

The club than participated in the 2022–23 season where they played their opening league match with a 3–3 away draw against Chainat United^[8] and ended the season with a 1–0 home win over Chainat United.^[9] The club has finished 1st and advanced to the championship stage thus gaining promotion to the 2023–24 Thai League 2 season.^[10][11]

Historic FA Cup final appearance

In the 2023–24 Thai FA Cup, they became the first club in Thailand football history to play from the first round and ended up in the final in which the club narrowly lost the final on penalties shootout after a 1–1 fighting draw against Bangkok United on 15 June 2024. On 4 October 2023, the club won against Namphong United 13–0, the highest recorded win in the cup history. The club then qualified to the second round where they would face Chattrakan City. On 1 November, as the scoreline was levelled at 2–2, Júnior Batista scored in the 105th minute to send Kanchanaburi through to the next round. On 20 December, the club faced Udon Thani City and won 2–0. The club next faced Phitsanulok Unity on 28 February 2024. Pichitchai Sienkrthok scored in 120th minute to send Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi to the quarter-finals. On 10 April, the club was drawn against Sukhothai, beating them 2–0 to progressing to the semi-final. Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi then faced Samut Sakhon City, winning 3–1 and going to the 2024 Thai FA Cup final for the first time in the club history. On 15 June, the club faced off against Bangkok United where Ricardo Pires oscored, before opposition Vander leveled the score. Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi lost 4–2 on penalties.^[13]

Revamp and promotion to the first division

In June 2024, the club was revamped and renamed to Kanchanaburi Power, while adopting a horse logo and nicknaming themselves ''The Iron Horse''. On 24 May 2025, Kanchanaburi Power secure promotion to Thai League 1 for the first time in their history. In match against Phrae United they won on aggregate by 4–5. To prepare for the 2025–26 Thai League 1 season, Kanchanaburi Power bought Mehdi Tahrat from Ligue 2 club Troyes, former Crystal Palace and Everton player Andros Townsend, former Fulham player Aboubakar Kamara and Luxembourg national team all-time top scorer Gerson Rodrigues.^[14] The club also signed Ewerton, Mohamed Mara, Alain Oyarzun, and Ezequiel Agüero.^[15][16]

Relegation and redevelopment

In the 2025–26 Thai League 1 season, following the club's historic first campaign in the top tier of Thai football, the team struggled toward the end of the season. In an attempt to avoid relegation, the management appointed South Korean manager Lee Jung-soo^[17], a former assistant coach for the Vietnam national team. However, the team ultimately finished at the bottom of the table and was relegated to Thai League 2.

Following their relegation, the club's management acknowledged several administrative shortcomings, admitting that the infrastructure was inadequate regarding its tactical systems, squad discipline, and player fitness. In search of a head coach to address these systemic issues, the club subsequently appointed South Korean manager Park Hang-seo. The club also appointed Lee Jung-soo, Pannarai Pansiri and Panupong Wongsa as assistant coaches. Both Park and the management agreed on a rebuilding strategy centered around transforming the "club's DNA." This overhaul focused on elevating training intensity to meet standard physical fitness levels, alongside instilling strict discipline both on and off the pitch. Furthermore, the strategy encompassed the scouting network, long-term structural development, and the implementation of a fully structured youth academy system.^[18]

Supporters

The club enjoys support from local residents and football fans across Kanchanaburi Province. Matchdays often attract families, students and youth groups, reflecting the club’s community-based culture. Supporters play an active role in creating a lively atmosphere at home matches, with banners, chants and local pride contributing to the team’s identity.

Rivalries

Due to its location in western Thailand, Kanchanaburi's main rivalries are primarily regional, developing through frequent meetings with neighbouring provincial clubs in Thai League 3 and other lower-division competitions. Matches against nearby sides often attract larger crowds and carry added importance as contests for local pride and regional supremacy.

Fixtures against Suphanburi and Ratchaburi based clubs are commonly regarded as the club’s closest derby encounters, owing to the short travelling distances between provinces and historical competition within the same regional groups. These matches are typically more intense and competitive, with strong supporter presence from both sides.

Current squad

As of 31 July 2026^[20]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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No. Pos. Nation Player 3 DF  THA Apisit Sorada 4 DF  THA Phattharaphon Kangsopa 5 DF  THA Wattana Klomjit 7 FW  BRA Jô 10 FW  MAD John Baggio 11 FW  THA Nantawat Suankaew 17 DF  THA Keron Ornchaiyaphum 18 MF  THA Pongpat Liorungrueangkit 20 MF  THA Phakapon Boonchuay 21 FW  THA Pattara Soimalai 22 GK  THA Nalubate Boonyarat 27 DF  THA Tony Laurent-Gonnet 28 MF  THA Prachya Fudsuparp 31 GK  THA Sumethee Khokpho

No. Pos. Nation Player 35 GK  THA Sarut Nasri 42 MF  THA Santipap Ratniyorm 52 FW  THA Kittiphod Sathiphanuwat 88 MF  THA Chayapipat Supunpasuch — DF  THA Kridsada Limseeput — DF  THA Nattawut Wongsawang (on loan from BG Pathum United) — MF  THA Suchanon Malison — FW  THA Nethithorn Kaewcharoen — MF  THA Kristoffer Ryberg — MF  THA Apichart Denman — GK  THA Thirawooth Sruanson — DF  THA Boonyarin Soonkarng — DF  BRA Patrick Marcelino — DF  THA Apisit Samurmuen — MF  THA Piyanut Thodsanit

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

International capped players

League

• Thai League 2
  • Promotion play-off winner: 2024–25
• Thai League 3 Western Region
  • Winners (1): 2022–23

Cup

• FA Cup
  • Runners-up (1): 2023–24