A Thai Football Podcast

90: Bang A Gong (Get It On)

PART ONE
Tim reports from the T2 clash between Chonburi and Pattaya Utd; Marco crosses the river to watch the second tier match up between play off hopefuls Bangkok FC and already relegated Suphanburi; Khon Kaen FC fan Nick Ward joins Dale to talk about how he fell in love with the club, the rivalry with Khon Kaen Utd, match day programmes and his team's chances in the T3 "Champions League".
PART TWO
Tim drops by with an update on the situation at the top of T2 after Sunday's round of fixtures; Bill waxes lyrical about Sukhothai's final home match of the season against Chiang Rai Utd; and we have a double helping of 'Brief Grief' featuring Jamie and Lyle.
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Photo: Marco
The Travel Adventures of Rob B! Link

89: Water Way To Have A Good Time (Songkran Special)

On our Songkran special, guest presenter, Jamie, interviews Dale about the rise and fall (and possible rise again) of Chonburi, the importance of Football Siam magazine, the emergence of the provincial clubs, T1 attendance figures, the “Thai Classico”, foreign players in the Thai league, his favourite footballers, what he’d do if he was chair of the Thai FA, and more; Lyle joins us “live” pre match as Nakhon Pathom Utd face off against Port in a do or die fixture and then again post match to mull over the ninety minutes he’s just witnessed, and what it means for the future of his club; plus Lily welcomes Rob Bernard in the return of ‘This Charming Fan’.
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Photo: Marco
The Travel Adventures of Ro B! Link

88: Plato Says Goodnight

On this week's podcast, Rob is joined by Bill for his Roving Report, which comes from the Thalay Luang Stadium in Sukhothai, as the home side take on T1 champions elect, Buriram Utd; Phuket Andaman FC owner, Russ Horsley joins Dale to dissect his club's tumultuous season and share what lessons he's learnt from it; Lyle Andrews reports on yet another defeat for his beloved Nakhon Pathom Utd - this time against T1 relegation rivals, Rayong; And Riza witnesses the match of the weekend (match of the season?), as Khon Kaen Utd crash to a 4-7 (Seven) home defeat to Ratchaburi.
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Photo: Marco

87: A Shallow Paddle

Dale interviews football and travel vlogger Chris Neely about the second tier clash between Kasetsart and Sisaket Utd, his thoughts on a recent trip to Muang Thong, his first visit to Rajamangala to watch the national team, and Port's season so far; Rob travels to Lamphun Warriors' new stadium on a minibus full of Port fans for a Roving Report Special; Tim drops in at the final whistle to talk all things Chonburi, as the Sharks hit the T2 summit after beating Trat 2-1; and we have match reports from a returning Riza and a resigned Lyle; Plus a double dose of our popular new feature, 'Brief Grief'.
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Travel Adventures of Rob B! Link
Endless Journey Link

86: Well Known Pleasures

On this week's podcast, Kevin joins Dale to talk about Muang Thong Utd's disastrous run of form, the rumoured merger with Bangkok Utd, Gino's "disappearance", players not being paid, and a host of other Kirin related topics; Rob ticks off another new ground on his list when he visits Muang Loei Utd v Surin City in T3 North East; Mark Loveridge drops in to share his thoughts on Nakhon Ratchasima FC's season so far, what they're getting wrong off and on the pitch, the frustrations of trying to follow Thai football from overseas, and being dissed by Buriram Utd; plus our two guests take part in our brand new feature, 'Brief Grief'.
 
Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo: Marco
The Travel Adventures of Rob B! Link
Thai Football Fever Link

85: The Importance Of The Moment

Interview With Jamie Pinder
Jamie is back, celebrating Buriram Utd's famous AFC Champions League victory v JDT, bemoaning the ridiculous decision to play the final three rounds in the Middle East, revealing the part "South Esan Voodoo" has in his club's success, and wondering why more European clubs don't visit the Land of Smiles.
T1: Nakhon Pathom Utd 1-0 Uthai Thai - Match Report
Lyle joins Dale at the final whistle to share his thoughts on Nakhon Pathom Utd's latest exploits in their battle for top flight survival.
Rob's RoVARing Report
Rob is at the T2 clash between Sisaket Utd and Police Tero, where he is joined by dancing girls with pom poms - who provide a welcome distraction from one of the most ludicrous VAR hold ups in football history.
Interview With Blue
Futera Utd fan, Blue, drops by to discuss his side's opening day win in the 2025 Semi Pro League, players changing names and shirt numbers, and his hopes for the rest of the (very short) season.
T1: Sukhothai 2-1 Ratchaburi - Match Report
Bill Greaves - a man who has been described as a cross between Ivor Cutler and Ernest Hemingway - is on hand with his post match thoughts on the Fire Bats much needed win against Ratchaburi.
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'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo
Marco
Links
The Travel Adventures of Rob B! Link
Futera Su Su Podcast Link

84: I Got A Feeling Inside Of Me

Interview With Jamie Pinder
Jamie joins Dale to talk about Buriram Utd's ACL encounter with JDT, their title challenge, and why everybody dislikes them - rationally or irrationally.
T1: Nakhon Pathom Utd 1-4 BG Pathum Utd - Match Report
A subdued and reflective Lyle reports on his side's home defeat against the Bunnies. He also finds the time to serenade us with a few tunes.
T1: Rayong 2-1 Sukhothai - Match Report
In his own inimitable style, Bill reflects on the meaning of life, the universe, and Sukhothai's dismal loss at the seaside. All from the comfort of his couch.
Interview With Matt Jenkins
Matt drops by to mull over Bangkok Utd's proposed move away from Thammasat and speculates as to where they will end up.
Rob's Roving Report
This week, Rob makes the short(ish) trip to watch T3 North East Champions elect, Rasisalai Utd entertain Surin City at the SAT Stadium in Sisaket.
Interview With Jon Parkin
Jon and Dale reminisce about Thailand's thrilling 4-3 win against a full strength Arsenal team in May 1999. But did they manage to persuade Arsene Wenger to accompany them on a night out afterwards?
T1 Muang Thong Utd 1-2 Port - Match Report
New contributor, and Muang Thong Utd fan, Toni, joins us from the Thunderdome straight after the final whistle in his favourites' match against local rivals, Port.
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'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
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Marco
Links
Thailand 4-3 Arsenal: Highlights

83: It's Not Green, It's Turquoise

League Cup: Port 3-2 Khon Kaen Utd - Match Report
Dominick Cartwright shares his thoughts on Port's 3-2 League Cup win against Khon Kaen Utd, in our first ever interactive match report. 
Interview With Tommy Walker
Tommy drops in for a chat with Dale about the Middlesbrough FC Thailand Supporters Group, his own playing career and whether or not his current flirtation with Port FC will ever turn into a full blown love affair.
T2: Chonburi 2-1 Kasetsart - Match Report
Tim, Val and Clare encounter some old friends, discuss the Kasetsart kit, feel exasperated by the visitors' time wasting, the officiating and VAR, and find out why you should never leave before the full time whistle.
Rob's Roving Report
This week, Rob roves as far as the Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium to watch the T2 clash between Sisaket Utd and Chainat Hornbill. He then joins Dale for a chat about the Esan club's wonderful support and the battle to reach the top flight.
T1: Prachuap 1-0 Nakhon Pathom Utd - Match Report
Lyle builds a few sandcastles, buys a stick of rock, sends a saucy postcard, makes some new friends and falls into the pit of despair watching his team stumble to a lacklustre defeat at the seaside.
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'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
Photo
Marco
The Travel Adventures of Rob B! Link
Middlesbrough FC Thailand Supporters Club Link

82: V-Necked Shirts And Baggy Trousers

This week's jam-packed podcast comes "live" from Khon Kaen Provincial Stadium, where Dale watches the T-Rex rattle in five goals without reply against T3 North East rivals, Surin Kongcheemol. He also makes a purchase and tries to get an interview with Thai football's most miserable beer seller. Plus . . .
Interview With Michael Redmond
Michael drops by to chat about the unique, and sometimes troublesome, fan culture at Pattaya Utd, and to discuss the endless soap opera playing out in Nong Prue.
Lion City Sailors 4-0 Muang Thong Utd (Agg 7-2) - Match Report
LCS fan, Eddy is back, with his thoughts on the Singaporean side's historic victory over Muang Thong Utd in the ACL2 Round of 16 knockout tie. (Includes beer and nudity!)
Interview With Gian Chansrichawla
Gian "The Voice of Reason" Chansrichawla, joins Dale to share his thoughts of Muang Thong Utd's exit from continental competition. He also turns the tables and asks the host about his recent match going experiences in Thailand and the duo mull over the T2 promotion race.
Under the Microscope: The New Futera Utd Third Kit
Our resident art expert, and fashion guru, Clare, takes a closer look at Futera Utd's new elephant print football kit. Whatever will she make of it?
Interview With Dan Hales
Dan's here to reveal all about the Daddy League Thailand - which, apparently, is a real thing . . .
Toby's Travels
Klong Toey's answer to Michael Palin, Toby Knight, is back. This time he's regaling us with tales of his trip to South Korea to watch his beloved Port FC. He also does his bit for the Jeongju Tourist Board and food industry.
Muang Thong Utd 1-3 Buriram Utd - Match Report
Jamie wraps up the episode with his thoughts on the weekend's big match, the T1 title race and his club's exploits in the AFC Champions League. He also speculates as to what you can see from the top tier at the BG Stadium.
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Photo: Dale
The Travel Adventures of Rob B! YouTube Channel Link
Daddy League Thailand Link
 

81: EVARy Bloody Week!

T2: Pattaya Utd 0-1 Nakhon Si Utd - Match Report
Inspired by listening to 'A Thai Football Podcast', Paddy McKenna attended his first Thai league match last weekend. And he was so entertained/appalled/perplexed* by what he saw, he felt compelled to send us his match report.
NB If you were the referee, or related to the referee, at this fixture, you might want to give this one a miss.
*Delete where applicable
Rob's Roving Report
Rob went to watch his local T2 side Sisaket Utd play out a 0-0 draw with Esan rivals, Mahasarakham, and he sent us his thoughts on the game.
ACL2 - Match Reports
Port fan, Dom, shares his impressions of the Klong Toey side's 0-4 "home" thumping by Jeonbuk Motors in their first leg ACL2 Round of 16 clash and what the result means for the club in the wider scheme of things. Meanwhile, in the same competition, Kevin buys himself a new shirt, and remains optimistic of Muang Thong Utd's chances of progressing, after clawing back two second half goals to trail 2-3 against Lion City Sailors ahead of next week's return fixture.
Interview With Mark Watson
Futera Utd owner, Mark Watson, chats to Simon about his unique club, as they prepare for the upcoming season in the Thailand Semi-Pro League.
T1: Sukhothai 0-0 Nakhon Pathom Utd - Match Report
We welcome back Bill with his own very personal take on Sukhothai's uninspiring (his word!) 0-0 draw with relegation strugglers, Nakhon Pathom Utd.
Simon's Deep Dive
Simon is joined by Henry, for this week's Deep Dive into the top flight clash between Chiang Rai Utd and Uthai Thani (1-0), and the T3 South meeting of Phuket Andaman FC and Muang Trang Utd (1-3).
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'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops
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Dale