A Thai Football Podcast

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

Michael (Port) interviews Lee (Muang Thong Utd) about the rivalry that exists between their two teams; Vice President of Nakhon Pathom City, Khun Next gives us a little bit of background on the club and discusses our recently agreed upon sponsorship deal; sticker collector, Seán joins us from Ireland with an appeal for your help; Bill shares his top five Sukhothai FC memories, plus a story about his bruised buttocks; Rob reveals his five favourite Thai football grounds; and we pay our own tribute to FIFA and the World Cup.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
Nakhon Pathom City Facebook page link
Seán's Twitter account link

Gabe joins Dale to tell us about his move from Australia, his love of "soccer", flirting with Bangkok Utd before falling in love with Port, the unusual circumstances that led to him watching his first Thai League match, how much he hates AI and more; Nick reports from Khon Kaen Municipal Stadium where BGC College of Asian Scholars celebrate their Thai Women's League title with a win against Chonburi; and Michael sits down with Marco to quiz him on his seventeen years as a Port fan and all the changes he's seen during that time.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link

PART ONE
Tim drops by to discuss Chonburi's first season back in the top flight, his expectations for next year, what annoys him about striped shirts, what the Thai League can learn from trail running, his wife's fascination with football stadia toilets, and more!
PART TWO
Rob joins Dale to share his personal highlights from the recent Seniors World Cup in Ubon Ratchathani, what the organisers could do better, the unsung heroes, YouTube vloggers, and shares updates from the north east as Rasisalai Utd and Sisaket Utd prepare for life in the top flight.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
Inside The 2026 Seniors World Cup YouTube link

On the first of this year's close season specials, Chris tells Dale how and why he started watching Thai football and reviews his 25/26 campaign, which he mainly spent watching three teams, BG Pathum Utd (T1), Police Tero (T2), and Prime Bangkok (T3); Natt reports from the Thailand national team's most recent friendlies - a 2-2 home draw v Kuwait (5/6/26) and a 0-0 stalemate away in China (9/6/26); and now the dust has settled after Muang Thong Utd's relegation, Lewis returns to muse over what went wrong, talk about how the club is preparing for life in the second tier, and explain what he's most looking forward to next year.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link

On this week's podcast, Derek Currie joins Dale to talk about meeting Pele, his amazing career in South East Asia, his first impressions of Bangkok, playing at Supachalasai in the 1972 Queen's Cup, his work behind the scenes at four King's Cup tournaments, helping Thailand national team coach Brian Robson, gas masks, the story behind this week's photo, and so much more; we have a very special Rob's Roving Report from the recent Seniors World Cup in Ubon Ratchathani, featuring "live" updates and exclusive interviews; and finally, Lyle and Jang watch Thailand U23s entertain South Korea U23s at BG Stadium in Pathum Thani.
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Photo: Derek
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link

In this special bonus episode of A Thai Football Podcast, Lyle, John, Chris, and Dale bring you all the best bits from Sunday's FA Cup final between Buriram Utd and Prachuap at Thammasat Stadium. Featuring restaurant reviews, fan interviews, "live" match reporting, beer runs, surprise guests and so much more!
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Photo: Lyle
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link

Natt joins Dale to talk about Uttaradit's successful season in T3, Pattani's promotion to the top flight, why he's a lapsed Bangkok Utd fan, how the new foreign player rule will affect the league and national team, and more; Chris and Pete report "live" from Port's 1-0 win against BG Pathum Utd in last weekend's League Cup final; Dan tells us about the 'Pattaya World Cup Tournament Weekend', which will be held on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June and why it's important for the local community; Jamie is back celebrating Buriram Utd's Shopee Cup win, taking part in the return of 'Brief Grief', and with a message for Madam Pang; then Natt returns with a "hot off the press" match report from the T3 Champions League play off semi final 2nd leg between Uttaradit and Muang Loei Utd.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
Natt's TPL English Twitter profile link
Dan About Thailand Facebook page link
Pattaya World Cup Tournament Weekend Facebook page link

John joins Dale to talk about Prachuap's dramatic FA Cup semi final win against Lamphun Warriors, preview the upcoming final v red hot favourites Buriram Utd, ponder the prospect of a Prachuap FC cup final song, and give us an update on Mr and Mrs Coconut; podcast debutants Chris, Pete, and Reuben review Prime Bangkok FC's season in T3 Central; Mark drops in to share his Thai football experiences coaching youngsters, competing in local tournaments, his long time involvement with Bangkok Angels FC, playing with, and against, former top professionals, and much more; and finally, Rob reports from Sisaket City v Yasothon Industrial Training College in the Semi-Pro League North East Division before rushing home to watch the 2nd leg of the T2 play off final between Pattani and Nongbua Pitchaya.
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Photo: Marco
The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link
Bangkok Angels FC Facebook page link
O'Shea's Facebook page link
Sports on 20 Facebook page link
The Sportsman Facebook page link