PTT Rayong
- Leagues Played
- Thailand Premier League 66 Thailand Division 2 55 Thailand Cup 6 Thailand League Cup 4 Thailand Division 1 2
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- PTT Rayong U19
Wikipedia - PTT Rayong F.C.
Petroleum Authority of Thailand Rayong Football Club, also referred to as simply PTT Rayong (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอล ปตท.ระยอง), was a Thai defunct professional football club based in Rayong Province. They competed in Thai League 1 until 2019 after promotion as runner-up in 2007 from the Thailand Division 2 League. PTT FC is a company-sponsored sports club owned by the PTT Public Company Limited.
History
PTT Public Company Limited had a football team founded in 1983 active in many competitions, both domestic and foreign. PTT Public Company Limited and Rayong Provincial Administrative Organization set up a football team to encourage the people of Rayong to see the benefits of football and improve the reputation of Rayong Province.
In 2012 the club built their own football stadium – PTT Stadium in Rayong, Thailand.
In 2019 PTT Public Company Limited decided to dissolve the team after talking with the executive board stated that the PTT group did not have enough expertise in running a professional football club. The club president, Chansilp Treinuchakorn, cited the low number of supporters as the reason for folding the club. Chansilp Treinuchakorn disclosed that the PTT Group aspired to develop a football club that truly represents the people residing in the Rayong province and one that deserves their support. From now on, the PTT group will focus on its youth football academy, hoping to assemble a side that fulfills the potential of local talents and wins the support of the local residents in the province.
The team plays its home matches at the PTT Stadium, a modern facility that provides an electric atmosphere for both players and supporters. PTT Rayong competes in the Thai League 2, the second tier of Thai football, and has aspirations of climbing to the top division.
The club is backed by PTT Public Company Limited, a major player in Thailand's energy sector, which has helped provide the resources necessary for player development and infrastructure improvements. PTT Rayong is committed to nurturing local talent and promoting youth development, ensuring a bright future for the club.
With a focus on teamwork, skill, and determination, PTT Rayong aims to make its mark in Thai football, striving for success both on and off the pitch. The team's colors, emblem, and motto reflect its dedication to excellence and community engagement, making it a beloved institution in Rayong and beyond.