Thai League chaos - THREAD

In April, Thai League comfirmed that due to indefinite suspension of league, they would start again in Sep 2020 and switch to a Sept-May schedule.

I understand that no representatives from broadcaster True Vision was involved in decision

True’s contract was up in October, with a new deal with a new broadcaster set to begin in 2021. True have understandably been reluctant to pay clubs important money for a 2020 season that is just four games old

There have been negotiations between True and the Thai League but it seems that things have reached crisis point. True are reported to be willing to extend until December on condition that season ends this calendar year.

I understand more than 50% of clubs are in favour of December end to season to ensure they receive TV income. Buriram may have a big say - they have terminted contracts of foreign players so may be severely weakened if they cannot recruit from overseas

Over 70 Thai League players (across the divisions) remain out of the country so even September start may see many clubs weaker than at the start of the season

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