A Thai Football Podcast

Port fan Toby joins us to discuss his team's performances in 2023/24, the club's close season dealings in the transfer market, his hopes for next year, Madam Pang's role at the Football Association of Thailand and her family's involvement at PAT Stadium, how far he'd travel to watch his favourites and shares possibly the most controversial opinion we've ever had on the podcast. Strap in!
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This week we are joined by Thailand international, Elias Dolah. During the course of our candid conversation we cover his childhood in Sweden, his current life in Bali, a possible career change, brown envelopes, a tough start at Songkhla Utd, why it's harder for southern clubs, playing at PAT Stadium (for and against Port), poor facilities and dangerous stands, representing the national team, how he picks himself up after disappointment, Thai fan culture v Indonesian fan culture, Thai football v Indonesian football, and his plans for the future.
With thanks to Dom
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The tables are turned on this week's podcast, as guest host Gian Chansrichawla interviews Dale about his Thai football journey, Chonburi's demise, his favourite players (and those who didn't realise their potential), the rise of the north-east, the club v country debate, his hypothetical son's career, footballing plumbers, what advice he'd give to Madam Pang, being recognised by a star of the local game and, as they say, so much more!
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Dale sits down for a candid chat with Swiss born Thailand international, Charyl Chappuis. The two cover his early days, his family, his thoughts on Newin Chidchob and Buriram Utd, ex-players becoming referees, the sacrifices he's made to get to the top, where he goes from here, the book he could have written (!!) and much more. It's a great listen and a fascinating insight into the life of one of the country's most high profile players.
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In the first of our close season specials, Dale sits down with 'Kick Off Corner's' Kevin Narang to discuss falling in and out of love with football, You Tube channels and live watchalongs, picking a team because of their kit, changing allegiance, the Muang Thong Utd/Port rivalry, Buriram Utd's plastic fans, being mean to referees, the Thailand national team, the transfer merry go round, Milos Joskic's dismissal and we discover which two former Thailand head coaches played in a match officiated by Dale's uncle. 
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With help from a generous ticket tout, Marco reports from Thailand's "win that felt like a defeat" against Singapore and shares his experiences of attending a national team match at a packed Rajamangala; Gian calls right after the final whistle to reflect on his side's last gasp loss in the League Cup final; the boys pick over the bones of the War Elephant's latest disappointment and - VAR aside - revel in the weekend's domestic double header; and, in keeping with Sunday's action at Thammasat, we experience some late drama of our own.
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Rob, with the assistance of a very special guest, brings us his Roving Report from the Chang U-Champion Cup matches at Kasetsart University and the Semi-Pro League play off final second leg between Dome and Roi Et; Dale recounts the tale of travelling to a match on a fan club bus when the driver had no idea where he was supposed to be going; Jenna, Laura and Val tell us all about Venus FC - a new women's football club based in Pattaya; Marco shares his highlights from the 2023/24 season; and the boys discuss the Thailand national team's performance in China and round up the domestic transfer news.
 
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On our 50th episode, Marco reports from the TWL fixture between Kasem Bundit University and Chonburi; Rob's Roving Report returns with a trip to Roi Et for the Semi-Pro League final first leg; Neal summarises Ratchaburi's 2023/24 campaign; Lyle pops in for a chat about Nakhon Pathom Utd's season and looks towards the future; Michael joins us from Buriram where he stayed at the Thunder Castle Hotel; Clare shares her thoughts on Chonburi's controversial new club crest; plus Rob and Dale discuss club owners, players not being paid, the role of the Thai FA and the rescheduling of the two domestic cup finals.
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In our bumper end of season special Rob and Dale discuss the farcical scheduling - and rescheduling - of the two domestic cup finals, the controversial disallowed "goal" that has had a huge affect at the bottom of T1, the sackings and resignations at Buriram Utd and Chonburi, Rayong's promotion and three pivotal moments that cost Bangkok Utd the title; Paul Murphy pops by to talk about his new biography of Charyl Chappuis; we have final day match reports from Riza (Ratchaburi 3-0 Prachuap), Lyle (Port 6-0 Nakhon Pathom Utd), and Tim, Val, Clare and Laura (Chonburi 3-2 Trat); Bill summarises Sukhothai's season and looks ahead to a bleak future; plus Gian joins us to grade every club in the top flight.
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Rob and Dale, with help from Clinton, Tim and Val, conduct the post mortem on Chonburi FC; we congratulate Buriram Utd on their latest title win, but question their maths; Thai match officials come under scrutiny; the ATFP spotlight shines on the T2 play off final; the boys look ahead to the League Cup semi finals; Steve Dettre drops in to share his love of Subbuteo; and we have an unexpected guest!
Steve Dettre email: president@fistf.com
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