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Which Thai League 2 Clubs Are Linked to Political Parties Before the 8 Feb 2026 Election?

Thaifootball16 Jan 2026 18:24 GMT+7

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Which Thai League 2 Clubs Are Linked to Political Parties Before the 8 Feb 2026 Election?

Which teams in Thai League 2 are currently connected to political parties ahead of the 8 Feb 2026 election?','tags':['football','Thai League 2','politics','election 2026']},{

 Bhumjaithai Party No. 37: 2 Teams','tags':['Bhumjaithai Party','Thai League 2','football']},{


Nakhon Pathom United is led by Panuwat Sasomsap, who recently moved from the Chartthaipattana Party along with influential figure Silpa-acha from Suphanburi to join the Bhumjaithai Party. He is running for the 2026 general election as an MP candidate in Nakhon Pathom's 3rd district.','tags':['Nakhon Pathom United','Panuwat Sasomsap','Bhumjaithai Party','election 2026']},{


Phrae United is headed by “Mae Liang Tik” Siriwan Prasaksatru, who previously belonged to the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party but has now joined Bhumjaithai for the 2026 general election. She is a prominent figure in Phrae Province, having served as MP for District 3 with the Democrat Party, then as a party-list MP for the Democrats twice, and once with Ruam Thai Sang Chart.','tags':['Phrae United','Siriwan Prasaksatru','Bhumjaithai Party','election 2026']},{

❤️ Pheu Thai Party No. 9: 4 Teams','tags':['Pheu Thai Party','Thai League 2','football']},{


Sisaket United is managed by Thanet Khruearat, a major political figure in Sisaket who has served as MP for the province for five terms since the Thai Rak Thai, People's Power, and Pheu Thai parties. He is running again as a Pheu Thai candidate in the 2026 election.','tags':['Sisaket United','Thanet Khruearat','Pheu Thai Party','election 2026']},{


Chainat Hornbill is chaired by Anuruth Nakasai, brother of Anucha Nakasai, a multi-term MP for Chainat. “Sia Hang” Anuruth switched from the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party to Pheu Thai and is running for MP in Chainat’s 1st district in 2026.','tags':['Chainat Hornbill','Anuruth Nakasai','Pheu Thai Party','election 2026']},{


Chiang Mai United’s chairman is Pichai Lertpongadisorn, president of Chiang Mai provincial administration under the Pheu Thai Party. He has been a key figure with the team since their promotion to Thai League 1 and subsequent return to Thai League 2.','tags':['Chiang Mai United','Pichai Lertpongadisorn','Pheu Thai Party']},{

Khon Kaen United’s former chairman and current club advisor, Watthana Changlao, ran successfully for Khon Kaen provincial governor in 2025 as a Pheu Thai Party member.','tags':['Khon Kaen United','Watthana Changlao','Pheu Thai Party','election 2025']},{


 Kla Tham Party No. 42: 2 TeamsRasi Salai United is led by Nuchanat Jaruwongsathien, who ran as a Pheu Thai candidate in the 2023 election before moving to Bhumjaithai and now to Kla Tham for the 2026 election. Currently, Rasi Salai is a top contender for promotion to Thai League 1 in the 2026/27 season as leaders of Thai League 2.','tags':['Rasi Salai United','Nuchanat Jaruwongsathien','Kla Tham Party','promotion']},{


Nakhon Si United is chaired by Australian Tony Basha, who succeeded Chonnaphat Naksua. Chonnaphat is running for the 2026 election with the Kla Tham Party, having moved from the Palang Pracharath Party. After 15 matches, the team stands 15th and is struggling to avoid relegation.','tags':['Nakhon Si United','Tony Basha','Kla Tham Party','election 2026']},{


 Prachachat Party No. 33: 1 Team','tags':['Prachachat Party','Thai League 2','football']},{


Pattani FC is chaired by Worawit Baru, who is also deputy leader of the Prachachat Party and running for MP in Pattani’s 1st district in the 2026 election, aiming to defend the seat won in 2023.','tags':['Pattani FC','Worawit Baru','Prachachat Party','election 2026']},{


No clear political party affiliation or unrelated to any party','tags':['football','politics','Thai League 2']},{


Police Tero, Chanthaburi FC, Nongbua Pitchaya, Mahasarakham SBT, Kasetsart FC, Pattaya United, Songkhla United, Bangkok FC, Trat FC have no clear political party connections.','tags':['Police Tero','Chanthaburi FC','Thai League 2','politics']}]}