Men's Volleyball Thailand League
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Current season, competition or edition: 2020–21 Men's Volleyball Thailand League | |
| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Inaugural season | 2005 |
| Administrator | Thai Volleyball Co., Ltd |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Country | Thailand |
| Confederation | AVC |
| Most recent champion(s) | Nakhon Ratchasima (5th title) |
| Most titles | Nakhon Ratchasima (5th titles) |
| TV partner(s) | True4U True Sport |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Pro Challenge |
| Domestic cup(s) | Super League |
| International cup(s) | AVC Championship |
| Official website | thaivolleyball |
The Men's Volleyball Thailand League (Thai: วอลเลย์บอลชายไทยแลนด์ลีก) is the top-level professional men's volleyball league in Thailand. Contested by eight clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Volleyball Pro Challenge League. Seasons run from October to March, with teams playing 14 games each. Most games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played on weekdays.
It is organized by the Thailand Volleyball Association (TVA). The league champion qualifies for the Asian Club Championship.
The league is recognized by the TVA, the FIVB, and the AVC. The league maintains strong ties with international volleyball governing bodies, adhering to the rules and regulations set by the FIVB and the AVC. The Women's Volleyball Thailand League is an FIVB-accredited club league, and its teams and players are registered with the FIVB. It is sponsored by Charoen Pokphand and therefore officially known as the CP Men's Volleyball Thailand League. In the Thailand League, the games are played during Saturdays and Sundays.
Thailand League clubs[]
There are 8 clubs in the league, with three promoted teams from Pro Challenge replacing the two teams that were relegated from Thailand League following the 2018–19 season.
Members[]
| Club | Location | 2018–19 season |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | Pathum Thani | TL Winners |
| TL Sixth place | ||
| Bangkok | PC Runner-up | |
| Saraburi | TL Runner-up | |
| Nakhon Ratchasima The Mall | Nakhon Ratchasima | TL Fourth place |
| RMUTL Phitsanulok | Phitsanulok | TL Fifth place |
| Ratchaburi | PC Winners | |
| Visakha | Bangkok | TL Third place |
Stadiums (2018–2019)[]
Primary venues used in the Thailand League:
| Leg 1 | Leg 1 | Men's Volleyball Thailand League (Thailand) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | Chonburi | |
| Keelawes 1 Gymnasium | ||
| Capacity: 6,600 | Capacity: 4,000 | |
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| Leg 1 | Leg 1 | |
| Khon Kaen | Nakhon Ratchasima | |
| Liptapanlop Hall | ||
| Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 2,000 | |
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Results summary[]
Champions[]
| Club |  Champions
|
 Runners-up
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 Third place
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Champion seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21 |
| Chonburi | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2010–11, 2011–12 |
| 2 | 1 | N/A | 2005–06, 2006–07 | |
| Air Force | 2 | 1 | N/A | 2016–17,2018–19 |
| Phitsanulok | 1 | N/A | 5 | 2015–16 |
| 1 | N/A | N/A | 2009–10 | |
| 1 | N/A | N/A | 2008–09 | |
| N/A | 3 | N/A | ||
| Visakha | N/A | N/A | 1 |
Awards[]
Prize money season 2020–2021[]
Leg 1
- Champion: 900,000 Bath
- Runner-up: 600,000 Bath
- Third place: 450,000 Bath
- Fourth place: 300,000 Bath
- 5th place: 275,000 Bath
- 6th place: 200,000 Bath
- 7th place: 130,000 Bath
- 8th place: 90,000 Bath
Leg 2
- Champion: 900,000 Bath
- Runner-up: 600,000 Bath
- Third place: 450,000 Bath
- Fourth place: 300,000 Bath
- 5th place: 275,000 Bath
- 6th place: 200,000 Bath
Final Series
- Champion: 1,200,000 Bath
- Runner-up: 800,000 Bath
- Third place: 600,000 Bath
- Fourth place: 400,000 Bath
Total of All
- Champion: 3,000,000 Bath
- Runner-up: 2,000,000 Bath
- Third place: 1,500,000 Bath
- Fourth place: 1,000,000 Bath
- 5th place: 550,000 Bath
- 6th place: 400,000 Bath
- 7th place: 130,000 Bath
- 8th place: 90,000 Bath
Most valuable player[]
Best Scorer[]
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 |  Amorntep Konhan
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RMUTL Phitsanulok |
| 2019–20 | Amorntep Konhan
|
RMUTL Phitsanulok |
| 2018–19 | Amorntep Konhan
|
RMUTL Phitsanulok |
Best Opposite Spiker[]
Best Outside Spikers[]
Best Middle Blockers[]
Best Setter[]
Best Libero[]
Thailand League clubs in Asian Championship[]
| Season | Club | Place | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nakhon Ratchasima | TBA | |
| Nakhon Ratchasima * | Did not qualified | ||
| 2019 | EST Cola * | 10th | N/A |
| 2018 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 6th | N/A |
| 2017 | Air Force | 9th | N/A |
| 2016 | Wing 46 Phitsanulok | 11th | N/A |
| 2015 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 9th | N/A |
- In the 2019 EST Cola representative of Air Force
- 2020 Did not qualified because Outbreak of Covid-19 in the world
See also[]
- Women's Volleyball Thailand League
- Volleyball Thai-Denmark Super League
- Men's Volleyball Pro Challenge
External links[]
- Official website (in Thai)
- Statistic thailand league website (in Thai)
- Volleyball thailand league (in Thai)
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| National Teams |
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| League system |
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- Sports leagues in Thailand
- Volleyball competitions in Thailand
- National volleyball leagues
- Sports leagues established in 2005
- Professional sports leagues in Thailand