PT Prachuap F.C.
Thai football club
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Prachuap Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลประจวบ) (currently known as PT Prachuap due to sponsorship reasons), is a Thai professional football club based in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand which currently play in the Thai League 1.
สโมสรฟุตบอลพีทีประจวบ
(ต่อพิฆาต)
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| Full name | PT Prachuap Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอลพีทีประจวบ | |||
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| Nicknames | The Killer Wasps (ต่อพิฆาต) | |||
| Short name | PRC | |||
| Founded | 2009 | |||
| Stadium | Sam Ao Stadium Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand | |||
| Capacity | 5,000 | |||
| Coordinates | 11°49′03″N 99°47′17″E | |||
| Chairman | Songkiet Limarunrak | |||
| Head coach | Sasom Pobprasert | |||
| League | Thai League 1 | |||
| 2024–25 | Thai League 1, 7th of 16 | |||
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The club won their first and only major honour in the top flight where they went on to upset Thai giants Buriram United to win the 2019 Thai League Cup.
History
The club was founded as Prachuap Football Club back in 2009 where they entered and played in Regional League Division 2 Central & Eastern region. With a limitation of budget and environment, they finished in tenth position out of 12 teams.
In 2010, Prachuap moved to the Southern division. When asked about the reason for the move, they cited insufficient budget and concerns about safety. In the 2011 season, Prachuap targeted a return to join the league again after pulling out in the 2010 season. The new chairman, Songkiat Lim-aroonrak, was appointed and aimed to change the club philosophy for the next generation of success. He considered re-designing the club with a new logo with resemblance of a Wasp. The club also cited with the colour orange and black which than they occupied the Sam Ao Stadium as their permanent home ground.
In 2014, Prachuap won the AIS League Division 2 – Southern Region and advanced through Champions League Round. Prachuap then defeated Thai Honda in the final match and were crowned the title thus earning promotion to the second tier.
In 2015, Prachuap began to play in Thai Division 1 League since the founding of the club in 2009. They finished mid-table, with good performance for their first season.
Rise to the top flight (2017–present)
In 2017, the club changed the team name to "PT Prachuap" to reciprocate for the main sponsor, PTG Energy, which sponsored the club by strengthening the squad with 20 new players and a more experienced coaching staff where Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul was hired as the club head coach. PT Prachuap then finished third in the 2017 Thai League 2 where they earned a promotion to the top flight league.
PT Prachuap then played in the 2018 Thai League where they finished in sixth place in their first season in the top flight league whereby Jonatan Reis became the club highest goalscorer in a season with 26 goals.
In 2019, head coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul helms the team all the way to the 2019 Thai League Cup final after beating Chiangrai United 4–3 on penalties shootout in the semi-finals. PT Prachuap came out victorious after defeating Thai giants Buriram United 8–7 on penalties shootout to win their first ever major title in the club history. The club goalkeeper, Nattapong Khajohnmalee also won the 'Best Player' award in the league cup.
Team image
Crest history
- In 2007, the first official logo was designed under the concept of "Club home province famous". Prachuap Khiri Khan is famous in various aspects. They considered interpreting the Kui Buri elephant and Kuha Karuhas pavilion in their logo. Kui Buri is famous for rich forest with wild elephant habitat. "Kuha Karuhas pavilion", One of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park most visit point, located inside Phraya Nakhon Cave, it is a historic site built during King Rama V's (King Chulalongkorn) reign. The throne has since become the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
- In the 2011 season, the club targeted to re-design a new logo. "Wasps" was chosen as club characters and mascot. It was derived from the nickname of the Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, former MPs of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, whom the president of the club respects very much.
- In the 2018 season, the club changed its logo by using an orange-black color and add text PT into their logo.
Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Main sponsor |
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| 2014–2015 |  Tamudo |
Sahaviriya |
| 2016 | Sakka Sport |
PTG Energy |
| 2017 | Gear Athletics | |
| 2018–2021 | Warrix | |
| 2021–2023 | Grand Sport | |
| 2023–2025 | Volt | |
| 2025–present | Ari |
Stadium
Sam Ao Stadium (Thai: สนามกีฬากลางจังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์ หรือ สนามกีฬาสามอ่าว), formerly known as Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of PT Prachuap. The stadium can hold up to 5,000 capacity.
| Coordinates | Google Maps | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Year |
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| 11°49′03″N 99°47′17″E | Google Maps Location | Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand | Sam Ao Stadium | 5,000 | 2009–present |
Players
Current squad
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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Out on loan
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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Management and staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach | Sasom Pobprasert |
| Assistant coach | Weerayut Bin Abdullohman Sorrachat Pobprasert |
| Goalkeeper coach | Naratip Phanprom |
| Fitness coach | Trinet Jankrab |
| Masseur | Suhaiman Hama
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| Interpreter |  Diogo Figueira Jakkapan Kaewsangthong |
Honours
Leagues
- Regional League Division 2
- Winners: 2014
- Regional League Southern Division
- Winners: 2014
- Regional League Central-West Division
- Runners-up: 2013
Cups
- League Cup
- Winners: 2019
Records and statistics
As of 26 January 2026.
| Rank | Player | Years | Club appearances |
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| 1 | Kwanchai Suklom |
2017–2023 | 157 |
| 3 | Apichart Denman |
2018–2024 | 141 |
| 2 | Peerawat Akkratum |
2020–2025 | 153 |
| 4 | Prasid Jantum |
2021–present | 115 |
| 5 |  Adnan Orahovac |
2018–2022 | 114 |
| 6 | Seeket Madputeh |
2017–2022 | 96 |
| 7 | Ratchapol Nawanno |
2018–2022 | 94 |
| 8 | Wanchalerm Yingyong |
2017–2022 | 89 |
| 9 | Amorn Thammanarm |
2017–2021 | 83 |
| 10 | Jirapan Phasukihan |
2023–present | 82 |
| Rank | Player | Club appearances | Total goals |
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| 1 | Willen Mota |
58 | 34 |
| 2 | Samuel Rosa |
69 | 33 |
| 3 | Jonatan Reis |
34 | 26 |
| 4 |  Lonsana Doumbouya |
27 | 17 |
| 5 | Tauã |
60 | 14 |
| 6 | Amorn Thammanarm |
83 | 12 |
| 7 | Apichart Denman |
141 | 11 |
| 8 | Chutipol Thongthae |
79 | 10 |
| Saharat Kanyaroj |
67 | 10 | |
| Chrigor Moraes |
14 | 10 |
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- Biggest wins:
- 7–0 vs Kasetsart (21 June 2017)
- 7–0 vs Khon Kaen Mordindang (7 November 2020)
- Heaviest defeats: 7–2 vs BG Pathum United (6 April 2022)
- Youngest goal scorers: Yotsakorn Burapha ~ 19 years 10 months 12 days old (On 20 April 2025 vs Nakhon Ratchasima)
- Oldest goal scorers: Adul Muensamaan ~ 37 years 10 months 14 days old (On 31 March 2019 vs Chonburi)
- Youngest ever debutant: Soffan Sanron ~ 18 years 5 months 3 days old (On 20 April 2025 vs Nakhon Ratchasima)
- Oldest ever player: Adul Muensamaan ~ 40 years 8 months 23 days old (On 9 February 2022 vs Chainat Hornbill)
Former players
International capped players
Managerial history
As from the 2013 season onwards
| Name | Period | Honours |
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| Thongchai Sukkoki |
July 2013–December 2014 | 2014 Regional League Division 2 |
| Dusit Chalermsan |
January 2015–November 2016 | |
| Thawatchai Damrong-ongtrakul |
January 2017–30 March 2021 | 2019 Thai League Cup |
 Masami Taki |
30 March 2021–15 November 2021 | |
| Issara Sritaro |
15 November 2021–15 June 2022 | |
| Teerasak Po-on |
15 June 2022–11 November 2022 | |
| Dusit Chalermsan (2) |
14 November 2022–12 May 2023 | |
| Thawatchai Damrong-ongtrakul (2) |
20 May 2023–1 October 2023 | |
| Weerayut Binabdullahman (caretaker) |
1 October 2023–11 October 2023 | |
| Božidar Bandović |
11 October 2023–12 December 2023 | |
| Dusit Chalermsan (interim) (3) |
12 December 2023–31 January 2024 | |
| Sasom Pobprasert |
31 January 2024–present |
Season by season record
| Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Top scorer | |||||||||
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||
| 2009 | DIV 2 Central & East | 22 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 32 | 20 | 10th | ||||
| 2010 | DIV 2 South [A] | ||||||||||||
| 2011 | DIV 2 Central & East | 30 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 48 | 24 | 13th | ||||
| 2012 | DIV 2 Central & East | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 45 | 33 | 51 | 7th | ||||
| 2013 | DIV 2 Central & West | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34 | 19 | 46 | 2nd | ||||
| 2014 | DIV 2 South | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 46 | 19 | 51 | 1st | R2 | |||
| 2015 | DIV 1 | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 8th | R1 | R2 | Nascimento Dos Santos Neto |
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| 2016 | DIV 1 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 7th | R3 | R1 |  Hristijan Kirovski |
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| 2017 | T2 | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 58 | 40 | 59 | 3rd | R3 | R2 | Willen Mota |
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| 2018 | T1 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 46 | 53 | 6th | R1 | R1 | Jonatan Ferreira Reis |
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| 2019 | T1 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 32 | 44 | 37 | 9th | R1 | W | Caion |
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| 2020–21 | T1 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 35 | 47 | 37 | 10th | R2 | N/A [B] | Willen Mota |
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| 2021–22 | T1 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 31 | 13th | R1 | SF | Willen Mota |
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| 2022–23 | T1 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 44 | 51 | 35 | 11th | R3 | SF | Samuel Rosa |
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| 2023–24 | T1 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 33 | 39 | 34 | 10th | R3 | R2 | Samuel Rosa |
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| 2024–25 | T1 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 49 | 39 | 44 | 7th | R1 | R2 | Chrigor |
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[A] In 2010, the club withdrew from league citing by insufficient budget and safety concerned after force moving to play in Southern Region, before the 2010-season commenced.
[B] On 5 August 2020, Football Association of Thailand decided to cancel the 2020 League Cup due to COVID-19 pandemic and main sponsor Toyota cancellation of support for the League Cup tournament with the reason of economic impact.
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References
External links
- Official website (archived)
- PT Prachuap F.C. on Facebook
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