PT Prachuap F.C.
PT Prachuap Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอลพีทีประจวบ) is a Thailand professional football club based in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Club officially founded in 2009 and taking time to set-up around 2 years.
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| Full name | PT Prachuap Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอลพีทีประจวบ | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Killer Wasp (ต่อพิฆาต) | |||
| Short name | PTPRCHFC | |||
| Founded | 2009 | |||
| Stadium | Sam Ao Stadium Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand | |||
| Capacity | 5,000 | |||
| Coordinates | 11°49′03″N 99°47′17″E | |||
| Chairman | Songkiet Limarunrak | |||
| Head Coach | Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul | |||
| League | Thai League 1 | |||
| 2019 | Thai League 1, 9th | |||
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History
In their first season, 2009–2010, two years after the club formed, they entered and played in Regional League Division 2 Central & Eastern region. With limitation of budget and environment, they finished in 10th position out of 12 teams. But for next season, 2010–2011 campaign, they moved to the Southern division. With this move, they pulled out citing insufficient budget and concerns about safety.
In the 2011–2012 season, the club targeted to return to join league again after pulled-out in 2010–2011 season. The new chairman, Mr. Songkiat Lim-aroonrak, appointed and aim to changed the club philosophy for next generation of successful. He considered to re-designed a club new logo, stadium and appearance to be more strength as fighter.
In season 2014–2015, the club won AIS League Division 2 – Southern Region and advanced through Champions League Round. They defeated Thai Honda in final match and crowned a title.
In season 2015–2016, the club began to play in Thai Division 1 League since founded the club in 2011 ever. Finishing mid-table with good performance on first spell season.
In season 2016–2017, the club changed the team name to "PT Prachuap" to reciprocate for the main sponsor, PTG Energy, to supported the club by strengthen the squad with 20 new players and experienced coaching staff.
Logo
- In 2007, First official logo was designed under concept of "Club home province famous". Prachuap Khiri Khan is famous in various aspects. But the design considerations are Kui Buri elephants and Kuha Karuhas pavilion. Kui Buri is famous for rich forest with wild elephant habitat. "Kuha Karuhas pavilion", One of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park most visit point, located inside Phraya Nakhon Cave, it is a historic site built during King Rama V's (King Chulalongkorn) reign. The throne has since become the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
- In 2011–2012 season, Club targeted to re-designed a new logo. "Wasps" was chosen as club characters and mascot. It's coming from the nickname of the Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, former MPs of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Whom the president of the club respect very much.
- In 2018 season, Club has changed logo by used orange-black color and add text PT into their logo.
Stadium
Sam Ao Stadium (Thai: สนามกีฬากลางจังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์ หรือ สนามกีฬาสามอ่าว), former known as Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Prachuap Football Club, The stadium holds 2,700 people.
| Coordinates | Google Maps | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Year |
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| 11°49′03″N 99°47′17″E | Google Maps Location | Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand | Sam Ao Stadium | 5,000 | 2009–Present |
Seasons by seasons record
| Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Top scorer | |||||||||
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||
| 2009 | DIV 2 Central & East | 22 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 32 | 20 | 10th | ||||
| 2010 | DIV 2 South | ||||||||||||
| 2011 | DIV 2 Central & East | 30 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 48 | 24 | 13th | ||||
| 2012 | DIV 2 Central & East | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 45 | 33 | 51 | 7th | ||||
| 2013 | DIV 2 Central & West | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34 | 19 | 46 | 2nd | ||||
| 2014 | DIV 2 South | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 46 | 19 | 51 | 1st | R2 | |||
| 2015 | DIV 1 | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 8th | R1 | R2 |  |
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| 2016 | DIV 1 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 7th | R3 | R1 |  |
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| 2017 | T2 | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 58 | 40 | 59 | 3rd | R3 | R2 | |
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| 2018 | T1 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 46 | 53 | 6th | R1 | R1 | |
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| 2019 | T1 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 32 | 44 | 37 | 9th | R1 | W | |
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| 2020 | T1 | ||||||||||||
- In 2010, The club withdrew from league citing by insufficient budget and safety concerned after force moving to play in Southern Region, before the 2010-season commenced.
| Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Promoted | Relegated |
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Players
Current squad
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Out on loan
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Honours
Domestic Leagues
- Regional League Division 2:
