Nongbua Pitchaya F.C.

Nongbua Pitchaya
หนองบัว พิชญ
Full nameNongbua Pitchaya Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลหนองบัว พิชญ
NicknamesThe Gamecocks
(พญาไก่ชน)
Short nameNBP
Founded2010 (2010) as EGAT Nongbua Lamphu United
2011 (2011) as Nongbua Lamphu
2015 (2015) as Nongbua Pitchaya
GroundPitchaya Stadium
Nong Bua Lamphu, Thailand
Capacity12,000[1]
ChairmanSuthep Poomongkolsuriya
Head coachSanti Chaiyaphuak
LeagueThai League 2
2025–26Thai League 2, 4th of 18
Websitenongbua-pitchaya-fc.com

Nongbua Pitchaya Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลหนองบัว พิชญ) is a Thai professional football club based in Nong Bua Lamphu province, Thailand, that currently compete in the Thai League 2, the second tier of the Thai football league system.[2][3]

Nongbua was founded in Mueang Nong Bua Lam Phu district, Nong Bua Lamphu province in 2010. They played their home matches at Nong Bua Lamphu Province Stadium. They were first entered to the Thai football league system in 2010, competes in Thai Division 2 League (North Eastern Region), the third tier of Thai football league.

In 2017, Nongbua were first promoted to the Thai League 2, after winning the 2016 Regional League Division 2. In 2020 the club has won the 2020–21 Thai League 2 thus seeing them promoted to the 2021–22 Thai League 1 season for the first time in their history.

History

The beginning and professionalism at the club

The club was formed by Sports Association of Nong Bua Lamphu Province in 2010 as Nongbua Lamphu United. Nong Bua Lamphu mayor Watchara Leeprasert became the first club chairman,[4] while Suthin Srithong was the first coach and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) was the club sponsor. The club entered the Thai Division 2 League (North Eastern Region) 2010 season, the third tier of the Thai football league system with the revamped name EGAT Nongbua Lamphu United and received the nickname Phu Phan Kham Thunder. On 14 February, Nongbua played their first ever game against Udon Thani at Institute of Physical Education Udon Thani Stadium, which ended in a 0–1 win. At the end of 2010 season, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) didn't renew a sponsorship agreement. Club changed their badge and name to Nongbua Lamphu Football Club in 2011 season and received the new nickname Electric eel.

Nongbua played their first-ever match in the 2011 Thai League Cup on 18 May and lost to Yasothon United 7–4 in first qualifying round. In the league they finished 12th. In 2012 season they had a financial problems,[5] but finished 12th again. During the 2013 season, a dismal form saw the team go bottom of table with 24 points from 30 games, finishing 15th. The club was forced to search for new owners. During the 2014 season, Suthep Poomongkolsuriya, owner of Pitchayabundit College, a private university in Nong Bua Lamphu, completed takeover of the club.

First title and new stadium (2015–present)

In the 2015 season, the club changed their badge and name to Nongbua Pitchaya. Nongbua had their first match in the Thai FA Cup on 24 June 2015 in the second round and they drew against Kamphaengphet 1–1, before losing in a penalty shoot-out. In the league, they finished 8th in Division 2 Northeast. In 2016 season, Nongbua relocated to the northern region. They qualified to Division 2 Champions League round as winner of Northern zone. In the league round, Nongbua qualified to semi-final, but following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Football Association of Thailand cancelled the remaining matches. The club was promoted after the drawing of lots with Kasetsart and Trat.

Rise of Nongbua

Nongbua's first football stadium was completed for the Thai League 2 in 2020.[6] Nongbua went on to win the 2020–21 Thai League 2 in March 2021, earning promotion to the Thai League 1 for the first time in their history.

Stadium

Nongbua Pitchaya's officially moved to their new stadium, Pitchaya stadium which is officially meant for football purposes.[7]

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
17°07′48″N 102°25′25″E / 17.1299944°N 102.4237025°E / 17.1299944; 102.4237025 Nong Bua Lamphu Nong Bua Lamphu Province Stadium 4,333 2010–2020
17°11′51″N 102°25′59″E / 17.197627°N 102.433131°E / 17.197627; 102.433131 Nong Bua Lamphu Pitchaya Stadium 6,000 2020–present

Academy development

Nongbua Pitchaya opened its first academies in 2016 in Northeast Thailand.[8] Its under-13 and under-15 were the Northeastern Upper reginal winners of the Thailand Youth League in 2017-18 and 2018–19.[9] The club's youth team performed well in CP-meiji Cup U-14 International Champions, in 2018 semi-final round beat Aspire Academy.[10][11] The academy coaches use "Nong Bua Lona" style that focuses on agility, movement and passing.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Year Kit manufacturer Main sponsor
2017 Thailand Eureka Thailand DURO
2018 Thailand Warrix
2019–2020 N/A
2021–2023 Thailand Leo
2023–present Thailand Ego Sports

Affiliated clubs

In the future i would like to invite young kids like under 18 or under 16 or under 14 and then if they are good enough level with our club we will transfer him to our club soneday, if some players from Nongbua Pitchaya will join our club and then he play well like Chanathip so he can go to other club in the next level so other Japanese club or Europe.

— Kiyoshi Sekiguchi, Shonan Bellmare Technical Director.[12]

Players

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
5 DF  THA Adisak Waenlor
6 DF  THA Teerapong Palachom
8 MF  THA Reungyos Janchaichit
11 FW  THA Thanayut Jittabud
16 FW  THA Jakkrawut Songma
17 DF  THA Jakkrit Songma
18 GK  THA Kittisak Moosawat
19 DF  THA Apisit Saenseekhammuan
22 MF  THA Pattaratron Buransuk
27 DF  THA Wutthichai Marom (Captain)
33 MF  BRA Caio
35 MF  THA Saharat Panmarchya
36 MF  THA Thianchai Chantra
No. Pos. Nation Player
39 GK  THA Thanasak Kittitarakul
41 DF  THA Phanthakarn Artsomboon
54 MF  THA Phattaraburin Chansuwan
69 MF  THA Pakorn Seekaewnit
77 FW  THA Peeranan Buakhai
79 DF  THA Ratchanon Wichangoen
95 FW  THA Panupong Phuakphralap
97 MF  THA Nattawat Laksanangam
99 FW  BRA Jarel
— FW  THA Nattawut Suksum
— DF  BRA Matheus Guedes
— GK  THA Kittipong Phuthawchueak

Note 1: The official club website lists the supporters as player 12th man.

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
14 FW  THA Thanawut Phochai (at JapanSC Sagamihara)
29 FW  THA Chawin Srichan (at ThailandMuang Loei United)

Management and technical staff

Management

Position Name
President Thailand Suthep Poomongkolsuriya
Vice president Thailand Kritsaya Phumongkolsuriya

Technical staff

Position Name
Manager Thailand Santi Chaiyaphuak
Assistant manager Thailand Suphachat Manakit
Goalkeeper coach Thailand Chanapol Kasemnet
Fitness coach Thailand Watthana Nuttathat
Club doctor Thailand Manusak Boon-arj

Honours

Domestic

Former players

Internationally capped players

AFC/OFC
CAF
UEFA
CONMEBOL/
CONCACAF

Managerial history

Name Period Honours
Thailand Suthin Srithong January–December 2010
Thailand Prasith Seelachai January–May 2011
Thailand Vilas Thipparos May–December 2011
Thailand Ong-ard Prawong January–March 2012
Thailand Supete Srisuwan March–December 2012
Thailand Kiattisak Kamnerdboon January–May 2013
Thailand Natthasak Phusordngern May–December 2013
Thailand Saneh Lungkaew January–December 2014
Thailand Theerawekin Seehawong January 2015–November 2018 2016 Regional League Division 2 Northern Region
Spain David Pons Carbonero December 2018–January 2019
Japan Sugao Kambe January–June 2019
align="left" {Northern Ireland Matthew Holland June–November 2019
Thailand Somchai Chuayboonchum November 2019–April 2021 2020–21 Thai League 2
Thailand Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul May 2021–November 2022
Brazil Emerson Pereira da Silva December 2022–February 2023
Thailand Theerawekin Seehawong (Interim) February–July 2023
Thailand Sukrit Yothee July–June 2026 2023–24 Thai League 2 runners-up
Thailand Santi Chaiyaphuak[15] July 2026–present

Season by season record

Season League FA Cup League Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2010 North-East 30 10 7 13 44 54 37 10th Opted out Opted out
2011 North-East 30 6 6 18 34 65 24 12th Opted out QR1
2012 North-East 30 6 14 10 35 41 32 12th Opted out QR1
2013 North-East 30 4 12 14 21 49 24 15th Opted out R1
2014 North-East 26 6 11 9 21 30 29 12th Opted out QR1
2015 North-East 34 14 8 12 47 42 50 8th R2 QR2
2016 North 22 12 7 3 48 22 43 1st R2 R2
2017 T2 32 10 11 11 45 47 41 8th QF R2 Brazil Jardel Capistrano
Thailand Weerayut Sriwichai
Thailand Issarapong Lilakorn		 6
2018 T2 28 12 9 7 32 35 45 5th R1 R1 France Goran Jerković 13
2019 T2 34 12 10 12 43 42 46 9th R2 SF Sweden Christer Youssef 6
2020–21 T2 34 21 12 1 63 16 75 1st R3  – Brazil Valdo 14
2021–22 T1 30 13 8 9 42 35 47 6th QF R16 Brazil Hamilton 19
2022–23 T1 30 5 6 19 27 47 21 15th R3 R16 Brazil Barros Tardeli 11
2023–24 T2 34 22 6 6 80 39 72 2nd R3 R1 Brazil Jardel 14
2024–25 T1 30 6 9 15 37 62 27 14th R2 SF Brazil Paulo Conrado 8
2025–26 T2 34 16 6 12 59 59 54 4th
Champions Runners-up Third place Promoted Relegated

References

  1. ↑ "Buriram United v Nong Bua Pitchaya Fc". 365scores.com.
  2. ↑ "บิ๊กเทพ" เชื่อมั่นหนองบัวพิชญฯดีพออยู่ไทยลีกต่อ
  3. ↑ ไม่ทิ้งทีม! บอสใหญ่หนองบัว พิชญฯ ยันถึงทีมตกชั้นก็พร้อมสู้ต่อ
  4. ↑ ""อดิศักดิ์ - สุทิน" นำแข้งโต๊ะเล็กไทยยืนไว้อาลัยแด่ผู้เสียชีวิตจากเหตุกราดยิงที่ จ.หนองบัวลำภู". www.siamsport.co.th. 6 October 2022.
  5. ↑ "พิชญบัณฑิต จ.หนองบัวลำภู นำฝูงสายบี "อิเดมิตสึ" 18 ปี ก." www.siamsport.co.th. 2 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "ไทยลีก อนุมัติ หนองบัว พิชญ ใช้สนามใหม่ ประเดิม 25 ตุลาคมนี้".
  7. ↑ "หนองบัว สร้างรังเหย้าใหม่ แฟนบอลได้ลุ้นซีซั่น 2020 น้าฉ่วย มั่นใจไม่โละใครออก". Chiang Mai News. 6 May 2020.
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  9. ↑ "Buriram United › หนองบัว พิชญ ฝ่าด่านอรหันต์ ดับ การท่าเรือ คว้าโควตาลุยศึก CP-Meiji Cu…".
  10. ↑ "CP-meiji Cup U-14 International Champions Semi Finals". 2 November 2018.
  11. ↑ "สมาคมฯ ประกาศรายชื่อ 30 แข้งช้างศึก U18 ชุดเตรียมทำศึกชิงแชมป์อาเซียน".
  12. ↑ "โชนัน เบลมาเร่ x หนองบัว พิชญ เอฟซี - ความร่วมมือเพื่ออนาคต". youtube.com.
  13. ↑ "ベルマーレ・アジア・フットボール・アライアンス（BAFA）設立のお知らせ". bellmare.co.jp (in Japanese). Shonan Bellmare. 15 January 2022. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  14. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  15. ↑ หนองบัว พิชญ ตั้ง โค้ชสันติ ไชยเผือก นั่งแท่นกุนซือใหม่คุมทัพ
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