A Thai Football Podcast

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?! Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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! Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. 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 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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! Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops 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

This week's episode comes "live" from Khon Kaen Municipal Stadium, where Dale accidentally stumbles upon a football tournament; Muang Thong Utd fan, Greg ponders the Kirins' poor performance against Sukhothai, takes stock of his team's relegation, and offers plenty of reasons to remain optimistic; our very own Captain Pugwash, Michael, regains his land legs in order to reflect on Port's 25/26 campaign, and preview the upcoming League Cup final; Jamie reports from Buriram Utd's thrilling Shopee Cup semi final second leg tie at the Thunder Castle; then Bill (Sukhothai) and Neal (Ratchaburi) share their season reviews and look ahead to 26/27. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link Greg's Muang Thong Utd blog link The KKC Royal Cup Tournament official website link

PART ONE Part one of this week's episode comes "live" from Pitchaya Stadium, where Dale reports on Nongbua Pitchaya's victory over Police Tero to claim their place in the T2 play off final v Pattani: Phang Nga FC owner, Russ Horsley drops in to discuss how his latest project is going, his hopes for the future, and why he wants all the teams in the south to do well; Dale and Rob take in some Semi-Pro League action, as Roi Et Alan host Sisaket City at the Pride Stadium; and Lyle reviews Nakhon Pathom Utd's season, sums up life in T2, and looks forward, with some trepidation, to next year. PART TWO In the second part of our show, we join Michael and nineteen of his fellow Port fans who are travelling by boat up the Chao Phraya River to watch their team play in Ayutthya; and Lyle returns to reprise his role as "The Thai League Chris Kamara" to bring us all the drama from the final day T1 relegation battle, as it happened. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link Sabai Sabai Boat Tours website link

Goalkeeping coach, Hans Noetzel, joins Dale to talk about his career in the USA, training at Aston Villa with David James and David Ginola, making his international debut for Northern Mariana Islands, his time at Kanchanaburi, Samut Prakan City, Bangkok FC, his new goalkeeping academy, and more; Rob and Michael introduce the first of our T2 season reviews; Tim watches Kanchanaburi lose their top flight status following a 2-2 home draw with Chonburi; and Lee and Greg recall Muang Thong Utd's hard fought, and crucial point against BG Pathum Utd, "look forward" to next weekend's battle to avoid the drop against Sukhothai, and discuss rumours of possible investors or takeover bids. Theme Tune: 'Lip Splint' by American TV Cops Photo: Marco:  The Thai Adventures of Rob B! YouTube link Noetz Goalkeeping Academy Facebook page Greg's Muang Thong Utd blog link