Nara United F.C.
Association football club in Thailand
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Nara United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai professional football club based in Narathiwat province. The club is currently playing in the Thai League 2 from 2026–27 after promotion from Thai League 3 Southern region in 2025–26. They lifted the league division 2 southern zone and Super Champion Cup title in 2010. Nara United rivalries included Satun United and Yala F.C.
สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด
(กอและพิฆาต)
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| Full name | Nara United Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด | ||
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| Nicknames | The Kolae Warriors (กอและพิฆาต) | ||
| Short name | NRUTD | ||
| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Ground | Narathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium Narathiwat, Thailand | ||
| Capacity | 7,000 | ||
| Owner(s) | Narathiwat Korlaephikhart Football Club Co., Ltd. | ||
| Chairman | Affan Hayiyusoh | ||
| Head coach | Wasan Sungkhaphan | ||
| League | Thai League 3 | ||
| 2025–26 | Thai League 3, 1st of 12 (Southern region) (champions) | ||
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History
The early years
Nara United was established from the football club of Sports Association of Narathiwat Province. They first participated in the Football Cup in National Games Tournament. In the year 2006, the club joined the Thailand Professional League under name of Narathiwat Football Club, and in 2011 the club joined the Regional League Division 2 Southern as Nara United.
First major successes
In 2009 they won the gold medal in the National Games 38th title at Trang province by beating Ratchaburi 1–0 at the Trang Central Stadium. They moved to Regional League Division 2 Southern in the 2011 season. The Kolak Boat Warriors finished 7th in the First leg of Thai League division 2 southern zone 2011. In 2010 they were invited to play in the Super Champion Cup and reached the final, defeating the likes of Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya and Kasem Bundit University along the way. In the final they won against Chiangrai United 3–0. In 2010 they were again invited to participate in the 39th National Games at Chonburi province, but were defeated in the semi-final against Chonburi F.C. 1–2.
Regional League Division 2 south
Nara United played in the first Regional League Division 2 south in 2011. On March 3, 2011, the club achieved its first victory against Chumphon. In 2022, Nara United competed in the Thai League 3. The club started the season with a 1–1 away draw with Mueang Kon D United[1] and they ended the season with a 5–0 home win over Mueang Kon D United.[2] The club has finished 5th place in the league of the Southern region. In the 2022–23 Thai FA Cup Nara United was defeated 0–2 by Kasem Bundit University in the first round.[3]
On 30 May 2026, Nara United secure promotion to Thai League 2 for the first time in their history from next season after defeat PT Satun on aggregate 1–5.
On 9 July 2026, FIB confirms the club failed to meet the club licensing requirements for Thai League 2 and Muang Loei United secure promotion to Thai League 2 instead.
Stadium
At the start of the Regional League Division 2 Southern, Nara United used the Bangnara Arena Stadium or Narathiwat Municipality Stadium for the first half of the season, but due to a dispute with the local authority, in 2011 they moved back to Nara Forest Side Stadium or Narathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium.
Supporters
Supporters of Nara United are often referred to as the Kolak Mania which refers to the Kolak boat symbol of the club.
Honours
Domestic leagues
- Thai League 3
- Winners (1): 2025–26
- Thai League 3 Southern Region
- Winners (1): 2025–26
- Regional League South Division
- Winners (2) : 2009, 2013
Friendly competitions
- Thailand National Games
- Gold medal (1) : 2009
- Silver medal (1) : 2006
- bronze medal (1) : 2010
- Super Champions Cup
- Winners (1) : 2010
- Sungai Kolok Cup
- Winners (1): 2011
- S'5 Unity League
- Runners-up (1): 2008
- S'5 Unity Youth cup U-20
- Winners (3): 2007, 2008, 2009
- Runners-up (1): 2010
- Southern royal shield Trophy 2009 (Phangga Cup)
- Winners (1): 2009
Stadium and locations
| Coordinates | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E | Narathiwat | Narathiwat Municipal Stadium | ? | 2007 |
| 6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E | Narathiwat | Narathiwat Province Stadium
(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium) |
? | 2008–2009 |
| 6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E | Narathiwat | Narathiwat Municipal Stadium | ? | 2010 |
| 6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E | Narathiwat | Narathiwat Province Stadium
(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium) |
? | 2011 |
| 6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E | Narathiwat | Narathiwat Municipal Stadium | ? | 2012–2013 |
| 6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E | Narathiwat | Narathiwat Province Stadium
(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium) |
? | 2014– |
Season by season record
| Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | T3 Cup | Top goalscorer | |||||||||
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | ||||
| 2006 | Pro League | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 34 | 45 | 5th | Opted out | ||||
| 2007 | DIV1 A | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 8th | Opted out | ||||
| 2008 | DIV2 A | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 17 | 37 | 3rd | Opted out | ||||
| 2009 | DIV2 South | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 10 | 34 | 1st | Opted out | ||||
| 2010 | DIV1 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 64 | 15 | 16th | Opted out | Opted out | |||
| 2011 | DIV2 South | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 8th | Opted out | Opted out | |||
| 2012 | DIV2 South | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 8th | Opted out | Opted out | |||
| 2013 | DIV2 South | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 7 | 41 | 1st | Opted out | Opted out | |||
| 2014 | DIV2 South | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 24 | 37 | 6th | Opted out | Opted out | |||
| 2015 | DIV2 South | 18 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 6th | R2 | QR2 | |||
| 2016 | DIV2 South | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 17 | 41 | 2nd | R2 | QR1 | |||
| 2017 | T3 Lower | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 39 | 28 | 44 | 5th | Opted out | Opted out |  Ouattara Zana Brahima |
10 | |
| 2018 | T3 Lower | 26 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 45 | 18 | 50 | 2nd | QF | QR1 |  Jung Jung-yu |
14 | |
| 2019 | T3 Lower | 26 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 42 | 26 | 44 | 3rd | Opted out | Opted out |  Jhonatan Bernardo Pthak Abdulraman |
10 | |
| 2020–21 | T3 South | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 15 | 31 | 3rd | Opted out | QR2 | Manso Ausman Fairos Chemae |
5 | |
| 2021–22 | T3 South | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 26 | 42 | 4th | Opted out | Opted out | Sukree Etae |
8 | |
| 2022–23 | T3 South | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 5th | R1 | Opted out | Somnuek Kaewarporn |
5 | |
| 2023–24 | T3 South | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 7th | Opted out | Opted out | Opted out | Manso Ausman, Fairos Chemae, Somnuek Kaewarporn |
3 |
| 2024–25 | T3 South | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 34 | 4th | R1 | R1 | Opted out | Caio da Conceição Silva |
13 |
| 2025–26 | T3 South | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 10 | 43 | 1st | R1 | QR2 | LP | Lucas Grossi |
18 |
| Champions | Runners-up | Promoted | Relegated |
Players
Current squad
- As of 25 March 2026[4]
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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