The 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region is part of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Regional Stage, consisting of 12 clubs located in the western region of Thailand, along with some from the western part of the central region. This region has undergone significant changes with clubs relocating into and out of the area to better align with their geographical locations. The season will commence on 14 September 2024,[1] with clubs competing in a round-robin format featuring home-and-away matches. The Regional Stage will conclude on TBD, at which point the top two clubs will advance to the National Championship Stage, while the bottom-placed club will face relegation to the Thailand Semi-pro League for the following season. The Western Region's structure now better reflects its geographic identity. This stage brings together clubs from the lush landscapes and mountainous terrain of the West, where football continues to unite communities in a region of natural beauty.
Seasonal Changes
Club redistribution
To accommodate the new regional structure, several clubs were reassigned:
Chainat United was relegated to the Thailand Semi-pro League after finishing last in the 2023–24 season.
Club logo changes
Nonthaburi United introduced a new logo, replacing its previous bear-and-durian tree design with a more striking image of a crow, symbolizing resilience and adaptability.[5]
Teams
Number of teams by province
Locations of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region clubs.
The distances between football clubs in the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region are approximate and calculated based on the most convenient and shortest practical road routes. These measurements prioritize routes that balance proximity and ease of travel, avoiding too indirect or inconvenient paths despite their shorter distance. By focusing on practical road travel, this chart reflects the real-world journey clubs will undertake for away matches, considering the road infrastructure and conditions in western Thailand. This provides valuable insight into the logistical challenges clubs face during the season and is an essential resource for planning travel for clubs and their supporters.
Among the distances calculated, the shortest is notably 0 kilometers, representing Nonthaburi United and Rajpracha, who share their respective home stadiums, making travel unnecessary. Conversely, the longest road journey between clubs spans 217 kilometers, marking the trip between Hua Hin City and VRN Muangnont. In terms of total travel distances over the season, Hua Hin City faces the most extensive journey, covering approximately 1,936 kilometers, while Royal Thai Army has the least travel, totaling 680 kilometers. These travel disparities are presented in the accompanying table, which offers a detailed breakdown of road distances between each club, providing valuable insights into the logistical demands clubs face in the 2024–25 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality; Club dissolved during season would shown by grey background.
Updated to match(es) played on 24 November 2024. Source: Thai League Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
Updated to match(es) played on 24 November 2024. Source: Thai League Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win. For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.
