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The original Chiang Mai is Blue

The original Chiang Mai is Blue

By: Robert Scott
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In 2023-24 Simon and I started this podcast to cover Chiang Mai FC's season in T2 under new local ownership. As seasons go the year was undiluted soap opera. Coaches were fired, staff not paid, players not paid, suppliers not paid. At the end of the year, with the club in massive debt and the owner in hiding, the club was relegated to T3 for failing to meet licensing requirements.


The club's very existence was in doubt. A deal orchestrated by the Sports Authority of Thailand tried to bring together Brazilian investors with an amateur team and sports academy - Christ FC - based in Mae Rim in the North of Chiang Mai. This partnership would adopt the name of Chiang Mai FC. Half way through the T3 season the Brazilian investors and sponsors have been removed.


In the meantime our podcast has evolved to a broader coverage of Thai Leagues 2 and 3. Phil Williams has joined us and is a very welcome co-presenter. One of the lessons from last year was not to take our Thai football too seriously - a great way to avoid disappointment.


Thank you for listening. If you have any comments or suggestions please let us know.


All the best,


Phil, Simon and Rob





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Episodes
  • A first look at the new T2 season

    A first look at the new T2 season
    Jul 24 2025

    Simon Causton joins Phil, Simon and Rob for our first look at the new T2 season - we also discuss his Thai football newsletter and upcoming podcast


    https://footballsiam.substack.com/ .


    Our thoughts on Pattaya replacing Lampang in the league and the Thai League allowing this to happen.


    On a more positive news a big welcome to BYD.


    First weekend's fixtures.


    Phil's fabulous social media review.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Our interview with club captain, Marlon Silva, as Pattani FC claim the final promotion spot from T3

    Our interview with club captain, Marlon Silva, as Pattani FC claim the final promotion spot from T3
    Jun 25 2025

    In a wonderful day for the club, its owners, players and supporters, Pattani FC beat North Bangkok University, 2-1, to claim the final place in T2 for next season.


    Captain Marlon Silva scored all three goals (!!) - including an 80th minute penalty in front of 10,000 fans at the Rainbow Stadium.


    Marlon was able to join Phil, Simon and Rob to discuss the club's success and its fabulous support - as well as his own six year career in Thailand. He also gives a thoughtful, wide-ranging and honest assessment of the state of Thai lower league football.


    We also have Phil's fabulous social media round up.









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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Not that kind of rabbit...

    Not that kind of rabbit...
    Jun 18 2025

    T3 finals - will it be young bucks or old stags who claim the final place in T2?


    AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers come to Chiang Mai


    Semi Pro League Final - Samui United v Banbueng City


    It is not looking good for Nongbua Pitchaya....


    Plus Phil's fabulous social media review....




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    42 mins
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