The 2010 Thai Premier League was the 14th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 16 teams competed in the league, with
Muangthong United as the defending champions.
League Expansion
It was announced at the end of the season that the TPL would increase the number of teams for the start of the
2011 Thai Premier League
2011 Thai Premier League (known as Sponsor Thai Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 15th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 18 teams are competing in the league due to a two team expansion, wi ...
season. Therefore, at the end of season the three teams in the Thai Premier League that finished the season in the bottom three places (14th, 15th and 16th) would face the fourth, fifth and sixth teams from Division One in a promotion/relegation series.
The six teams will be divided into two groups of three. They will meet each other in their group on a home-and-away basis with the winner of each group earning spots in the top flight next season.
Thai Premier League All-Star Exhibition game
Personnel and sponsoring
Teams
Sriracha
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Use
In Thailand, sriracha is frequently used as a dipping sauce, particula ...
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Chula United and
Nakhon Pathom
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were relegated to the
2010 Thai Division 1 League
2010 Thai League Division 1 is the 13th season of the League since its establishment in 1997. It is the feeder league for the Thai Premier League. A total of 16 teams will compete in the league.
League Expansion
It was announced at the end of th ...
after finishing the
2009 season in the bottom three places.
The three relegated teams were replaced by
2009 Thai Division 1 League champions
Police United, runners-up
Royal Thai Army
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History
Origin
The Royal Thai Army is responsible for protecting the kingdom's ...
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TTM Samut Sakhon and PEA were renamed to
TTM Phichit and
Buriram PEA, they moved location to
Phichit and
Buriram. PEA renamed after the club takeover by
Newin Chidchob. TOT were renamed too, they were renamed to
TOT-CAT.
Stadium and locations
1 Second half of season played at
Bangkok University Stadium
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former home in Rangsit
2 Moved from
Nong Chok Stadium during renovation
3 Ground share with
Muangthong United during
TOT Stadium Chaeng Watthana renovation
Managerial changes
Ownership changes
League table
Playoffs
Group A
1 Nakhon Pathom were suspended for two years following the final playoff game, all results stood.
Group B
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
Top assists
Hat-tricks
Awards
Monthly awards
Annual awards
TPL Player of the Year
The Player of the Year was awarded to:
*Goalkeeper of the Year –
Kawin Thamsatchanan
*Defender of the Year –
Nattaporn Phanrit
*Midfielder of the Year –
Therdsak Chaiman
*Striker of the Year –
Sarayoot Chaikamdee
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TPL Young Player of the Year
The Young Player of the Year was awarded to
Phuritad Jarikanon
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Honours Club
* Kor Royal Cup 2009 Winner with Chonburi FC
* Thai F ...
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TPL Head Coach of the Year
The Head Coach of the Year was awarded to
René Desaeyere.
TPL Fair Play Award
The Fair Play Award was given to
Osotspa Saraburi.
See also
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2010 Thai Division 1 League
2010 Thai League Division 1 is the 13th season of the League since its establishment in 1997. It is the feeder league for the Thai Premier League. A total of 16 teams will compete in the league.
League Expansion
It was announced at the end of th ...
*
2010 Regional League Division 2
The 2010 Regional League Division 2 (also known as the AIS Regional League Division 2 for sponsorship reasons) was contested by the five regional league winners and runners up of the 3rd level championships of Thailand. The two best 3rd placed t ...
*
2010 Thai FA Cup
The Thai FA Cup 2010 ( th, มูลนิธิไทยคม เอฟเอคัพ) is the 17th season of Thailand knockout football competition. The tournament is organized by the Football Association of Thailand.
The cup winner were gu ...
*
2010 Kor Royal Cup
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References
External links
Official website
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