Thai League 2
National football league
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Thai League 2 (Thai: ไทยลีก 2), commonly known as the T2, formally called Thai Division 1 League, is the second-tier professional league in the Thai football league system. Seasons typically run from August to May, with each team playing 34 games : two against each other team, one home and one away. It is sponsored by BYD Auto and therefore officially known as the BYD Seal 5 League II. Champion, runner up and teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualified in play off for last spot in top tier promoted to Thai League 1 at the end of the season, whilst three are relegated to Thai League 3.
| Organising body | Thai League Co., Ltd. |
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| Founded | 1997 |
| Country | Thailand |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Thai League 1 |
| Relegation to | Thai League 3 |
| Domestic cup | Thai FA Cup |
| League cup | Thai League Cup |
| Current champions | Rasisalai United (1st title) (2025–26) |
| Most championships | Police United (4 titles) |
| Website | thaileague.co.th/t2 |
| Current: 2025–26 Thai League 2 | |
History
For the 2008 season, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) reduced the number of teams in the league to 16 teams. Previously there had been two groups of 12 clubs. For the 2011 season the number of teams was increased to 18 teams, The Thai Division 1 League is a season run from March to October, with teams playing 34 games each totalling 306 games in the season. In 2016, the Khǒr Royal Cup became a trophy for Thai Division 1 League. In 2017 the Football Association of Thailand[1] changed the name to Thai League 2.[2]
Promotion and relegation
Champion and runner up directly promoted to the Thai League 1, teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualified in play off for last spot in top tier next season.
The bottom three teams will be relegated to the Thai League 3.
Stadiums and locations (2025–26)
Stadiums (2025–26)
Primary venues used in the Thai League 2:
| Bangkok | Chainat Hornbill | Chanthaburi | Chiangmai United | Kasetsart | Khon Kaen United |
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| 72nd Anniversary Stadium | Khao Plong Stadium | Chanthaburi Province Stadium | Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Mae Rim Campus Stadium | Insee Chantarasatit Stadium | Khonkaen PAO. Stadium |
| Capacity: 8,000 | Capacity: 8,625 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 3,275 | Capacity: 7,000 |
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| Mahasarakham | Nakhon Pathom United | Nakhon Si United | Nongbua Pitchaya | Pattani | Pattaya United |
| Mahasarakham Province Stadium | Nakhon Pathom School Stadium | Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Stadium | Pitchaya Stadium | Pattani Province Stadium | Nong Prue Stadium |
| Capacity: 5,500 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 12,500 | Capacity: 5,500 |
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| Phrae United | Police Tero | Rasisalai United | Sisaket United | Songkhla | Trat |
| Huai Ma Stadium | NT Stadium | Sisaket Provincial Stadium | Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium | Tinsulanon Stadium | Trat Province Stadium |
| Capacity: 2,500 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 11,200 | Capacity: 30,000 | Capacity: 5,000 |
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Championship history
(Champions of the 2nd tier Thai football league system)
Number of wins
| Club | Champions |
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| Police United | 4 (1999–2000, 2005–06, 2009, 2015) |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 2 (2014, 2023–24) |
| Krung Thai Bank | 1 (1997–98) |
| Bangkok Bank of Commerce | 1 (1998–99) |
| TTM | 1 (2000–01) |
| Bangkok Christian College | 1 (2001–02) |
| Bangkok University | 1 (2002–03) |
| TOT | 1 (2003–04) |
| Royal Thai Army | 1 (2004–05) |
| Customs Department | 1 (2007) |
| Muangthong United | 1 (2008) |
| Sriracha | 1 (2010) |
| Songkhla United | 1 (2011) |
| Ratchaburi | 1 (2012) |
| Air Force AVIA | 1 (2013) |
| Thai Honda Ladkrabang | 1 (2016) |
| Chainat Hornbill | 1 (2017) |
| PTT Rayong | 1 (2018) |
| BG Pathum United | 1 (2019) |
| Nongbua Pitchaya | 1 (2020–21) |
| Lamphun Warriors | 1 (2021–22) |
| Nakhon Pathom United | 1 (2022–23) |
| Chonburi | 1 (2024–25) |
| Rasisalai United | 1 (2025–26) |
Awards
Prize money
- As of 2023-24 season
- Champion: 5,000,000 Baht
- Runner-up: 3,000,000
- Third place: 1,000,000
- Fourth place: 500,000
- Fifth place: 300,000
- Sixth place: 100,000
- Seventh place: 50,000
Top scorers
| Season | Top scorer | Club | Goals |
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| 2008 |  Tanongsak Promdard |
Raj-Vithi | 18 |
| 2009 | Wutthipong Kerdkul |
Rattana Bundit | 27 |
| 2010 | Chainarong Tathong |
Chula United | 19 |
| 2011 | Adisak Srikampang Phuwadol Suwannachart |
PTT Rayong Chainat |
21 |
| 2012 |  Lee Tuck |
Bangkok | 23 |
| 2013 |  Leandro |
Singhtarua | 24 |
| 2014 |  Marc Landry Babo |
Angthong | 19 |
| 2015 | Felipe Ferreira Tana Chanabut |
Sukhothai Police United |
25 |
| 2016 |  Hristijan Kirovski |
Prachuap | 17 |
| 2017 | Jonatan Ferreira Reis |
Kasetsart | 28 |
| 2018 | Barros Tardeli |
Trat | 21 |
| 2019 | Tiago Chulapa |
Rayong | 19 |
| 2020–21 | Paulo Conrado |
Khon Kaen United | 25 |
| 2021–22 | Thales Lima |
Udon Thani (13) / Lamphun Warriors (9) | 22 |
| 2022–23 | Ricardo Santos |
Uthai Thani | 28 |
| 2023–24 | Deyvison Fernandes |
Nakhon Ratchasima | 22 |
| 2024–25 | Wellington Adão |
Phrae United | 23 |