A Thai Football Podcast

Dale asks Jamie if the T1 title race is over after Buriram Utd dropped two points at home against Chiang Rai Utd, whatever happened to Mark Jackson; are Thai clubs lazy when it comes to scouting local talent, and are "lucky" t-shirts really a good idea?; this week's match reports come from Michael (T2: Pattaya Utd v Police Tero), Riza (T1: Ratchaburi v Bangkok Utd), and Chris (T1: BG Pathum Utd v Rasisalai Utd); Michael B drops in to tell us about his wet weekend watching local games, discuss the explosion of independent Thai football vlogs and podcasts, and to take part in the resurrected 'Brief Grief'; plus we bring you the first Rob's Roving Report of the season from Sisaket Utd's home match against Ayutthya Utd.
Photo: Dale
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Rob's Thai Roving Report YouTube link
The 12th Farang Facebook page link

Groundhopper, Fred joins Dale to share his adventures from watching football in Thailand, his favourite stadiums, his ambitious plans for the future, following the national team abroad, and more; Lewis reports from Muang Thong Utd's opening T2 match at a very soggy Uttaradit Provincial Stadium, and updates us on the Kirins' off field problems; a slightly distracted Tim - calling from a bar full of American seamen in Pattaya - does his best to report on Chonburi's defeat against Chiang Rai Utd, and what he wants to see over the next nine months; and Natt pops in to discuss Bangkok Utd's winning start, Sisaket Utd's magnificent away support, and to praise the match officials.
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Photo: Dale
Rob's 2026/27 Thai League Preview YouTube link
The 12th Farang Facebook link

On our final Close Season Special - for the time being - Jamie joins Dale to discuss footballers dressed as cowboys, the best time to steal corner flags, the rise of the north east, the upcoming 2026/27 T1 campaign, and more; then Josh pops along to give us a fascinating insight into his new role at Futera Utd as one of football's unsung heroes, the official translator! Are you talking to me?!
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
The 12th Farang Facebook link

What do Marks and Spencer's boxer shorts, the price of Singha Beer in the north west of England, cheesy 1980s pop songs, opera, Scott McTominay, and other seemingly unrelated topics have to do with Thai League 2? Listen to Dale's interview with Lyle to find out.
Then Ian joins us for look back at Singapore's recent historic 2-1 win against Thailand, his thoughts on how to improve the ASEAN Championship, and why he's looking forward to the return of domestic football.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
The 12th Farang Facebook link

Philippines national team goalkeeper, Patrick Deyto, joins Dale to talk about his recent unexpected call up for his country in their ASEAN Championship match against Thailand, his experiences playing for Suphanburi, Prachuap, and Chonburi, and his plans for the future; Rob calls in with an update from the north east and how Rasisalai Utd and Sisaket Utd are gearing up for their top flight campaigns in very difficult circumstances; then, a cautiously optimistic, Greg gives us the latest news (and lack of news) from the Muang Thong Utd camp, as they prepare for second tier football.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
Greg on Twitter
Greg's Muang Thong Utd Blogspot link

On this week's podcast, Claro joins Dale to talk about the recent Philippines v Thailand match, the future of Filipino football, his impressions of the Thai national team, the ASEAN Championship, and more; then Michael drops by to tell us all about his new social media channel, the woes of being a member of a Thai club's ground staff, his experiences watching BG Pathum Utd v Aston Villa, a trip to Chonburi, "kidnapping" tourists, and more!
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
Claro's Instagram link
Who The Heck Are We? Podcast Facebook link
Who The Heck Are We? Podcast Instagram link
The 12th Farang Facebook link
The 12th Farang YouTube link
The 12th Farang Instagram link

Three fans representing other Asian countries - Antony (Indonesia), Richard (Singapore), and Alan (Japan) - share their perceptions of Thai football, what it gets right and wrong, how it compares with the domestic game in their adopted nations, what we can all learn from each other, and more; Plus, Nick reports from the pre season friendly between Khon Kaen and Khon Kaen Utd, and updates us on the T-Rex's preparations for their upcoming T3 campaign.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
The 12th Farang Facebook link

On this week's podcast, Martin tells us all about his journey from Wellingborough Town Reserves to the Bangkok Casuals League, why he's still playing in his 60s, his thoughts on walking football, what he likes, and doesn't like, about visiting PAT Stadium, and more; Rob provides updates on the current situation in Sisaket, as preparations get "underway" for the upcoming King's Cup tournament, and why he's getting frustrated; Tim reflects on the past 18 years watching Chonburi and shares some of his memories, including a run in with the notorious Muang Thong Utd Ultras; Natt joins Dale to preview the ASEAN Championship and assess Thailand's chances in the tournament; and Rob (it's that man again!) reports from his trip to catch a pre season friendly in Ubon Ratchathani.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
The 12th Farang Facebook link

On this episode of A Thai Football Podcast, Michael interviews Futera Utd owner Mark Watson about what the club learned from their first season in T3, how they're preparing for the upcoming campaign, UK TV soap opera stars, their long term ambitions, and more (yes, including referees!); plus this week's Thai Football Top5s, features Marco (Port), John (Prachuap), Jamie (Buriram Utd), and Chris (BG Pathum Utd) as they share their favourite players, best away days, and highlights from 2025/26.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
The 12th Farang Facebook link

This week, the tables are turned on Dale as Michael quizzes him about the benefits (or otherwise) of top European club sides playing "prestigious" friendlies in Thailand, what is, and isn't, acceptable attire for the president of the Thai Football Association, his memories of watching Chonburi hosting Europa League semi finalists Bodo/Glimt, and more; Greg, (another) Michael, and Neal share their Thai football Top 5s; and Val joins us for a "Hydration Break" in a northern English pub to discuss swapping allegiances, supporting local women's football, and her friend's obsession with football ground toilets.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
The 12th Farang (Michael's Thai football vlog) Facebook link