The 2009 season of competitive football in Thailand.
The season began on 7 March 2009 for the Thai Premier League and 21 March 2009 for the Division 1 League. The Division 1 season ended on 17 October 2009, and the Thai Premier League season ended on 18 October 2009.
Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
Teams promoted to Thai Premier League 2009
Teams relegated from Thailand Premier League 2008
Teams promoted to Thai Division 1 League 2009
Teams relegated from Thailand Division 1 League 2008
Managerial changes
| Name | Club | Date of departure | Replacement | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadet Meelarp | Chonburi | January 2009 | Kiatisuk Senamuang | January 2009 |
| Kiatisuk Senamuang | Chula United | January 2009 | Carlos Ferreira | January 2009 |
| Prajuk Viengsong | TTM Samut Sakhon | January 2009 | Attaphol Puspakom | January 2009 |
| Attaphol Puspakom | TTM Samut Sakhon | April 2009 | Kij Meesrisuk | April 2009 |
| Surasak Tansurat | Muangthong United | April 2009 | Attaphol Puspakom | April 2009 |
| Prapol Pongpanich | PEA | May 2009 | Thongsuk Sampahungsith | May 2009 |
| Hans R. Emser | Bangkok Glass | June 2009 | Surachai Jaturapattarapong | June 2009 |
| Pansak Ketwattha | Pattaya United | June 2009 | Wisoon Wichaya | June 2009 |
| Christophe Larrouilh | BEC Tero Sasana | June 2009 | Tawan Sripan | June 2009 |
| Wisoon Wichaya | Pattaya United | June 2009 | Jadet Meelarp | June 2009 |
| Carlos Ferreira | Chula United | August 2009 | Pichai Pituwong | August 2009 |
| Kij Meesrisuk | TTM Samut Sakhon | August 2009 | Prajuk Viengsong | August 2009 |
| Chatchai Paholpat | Nakhon Pathom | September 2009 | Piyapong Pue-on | September 2009 |
Diary of the season
- 1 March 2009: Chonburi won the Kor Royal Cup beating PEA 1–0 at Suphachalasai Stadium.
- 7 March 2009: The first Thai Premier League matches of the season are played.
- 18 November 2009: Thailand lost to Singapore at home stadium for first time in 34 years, after they lost 0–1 in 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification.
- 23 October 2009: The Thai FA Cup is won by Thai Port on penalties against BEC Tero Sasana after a 1–1 draw at Suphachalasai Stadium.
Retirements
- 18 October 2009: Tawan Sripan, 37-year-old BEC Tero Sasana midfielder.
National team
Friendly matches
Thailand  | 1–2 |  Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Teerasil  89' |
Sendai, Japan
| Thailand | 3–1 |  New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Teerasil 15', 71' Tawan 21' |
King's Cup
| Thailand | 2–1 |  Lebanon |
|---|---|---|
| Teerasil 11' Suchao 22' |
El Ali 51' |
Attendance: 15,000
referee= Prayoon Veerapool (Thailand)
Asian Cup qualifiers
Thailand is currently in Group E of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification process.
Honours
| Competition | Winner | Details | Match Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai FA Cup | Thai Port | FA Cup 2009 Beat BEC Tero Sasana 5–4 on penalties (1–1 final score) |
Report |
| Queen's Cup | Hallelujah | Queen's Cup 2009 Beat BEC Tero Sasana 1–0 |
|
| Thai Premier League | Muangthong United | Thai Premier League 2009 | |
| Division 1 League | Police United | Thai Division 1 League 2009 | |
| Regional League | Raj Pracha-Nonthaburi | Regional League Division 2 2009 | |
| Kor Royal Cup | Chonburi | Kor Royal Cup 2009 Beat PEA 1–0 |
|
| Super Cup | Bangkok Glass | Super Cup 2009 |
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