Kanchanaburi Power Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลพลังกาญจน์) is a Thai professional football club based in Mueang, Kanchanaburi province. The club currently play in the Thai League 2.
History Formation and early years In 2017, the club was established as Singha Golden Bells Muangkan. In 2018, Singha Golden Bells Muangkan competed in the fourth tier Thailand Amateur League Western region. In 2020, the club was promoted to Thai League 3 and renamed to Singha Golden Bells Kanchanaburi. The club finished in 4th place of the Western region. In 2022, the club was renamed to Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi and changed their club logo for the second time featuring a dragon. In 2021, The club than participated in the Thai FA Cup for the first time but was knocked out in the second round to Thai League 1 side Port losing to them 4–2.
The club than participated in the 2022–23 season where they played their opening league match with a 3–3 away draw against Chainat United and ended the season with a 1–0 home win over Chainat United. The club has finished 1st and advanced to the championship stage thus gaining promotion to the 2023–24 Thai League 2 season.
Historic FA Cup final appearance
In the 2023–24 Thai FA Cup, they became the first club in Thailand football history to play from the first round and ended up in the final in which the club narrowly lost the final on penalties shootout after a 1–1 fighting draw against Bangkok United on 15 June 2024. On 4 October 2023, the club won against Namphong United 13–0, the highest recorded win in the cup history. The club then qualified to the second round where they would face Chattrakan City. On 1 November, as the scoreline was levelled at 2–2, Júnior Batista scored in the 105th minute to send Kanchanaburi through to the next round. On 20 December, the club faced Udon Thani City and won 2–0. The club next faced Phitsanulok Unity on 28 February 2024. Pichitchai Sienkrthok scored in 120th minute to send Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi to the quarter-finals. On 10 April, the club was drawn against Sukhothai, beating them 2–0 to progressing to the semi-final. Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi then faced Samut Sakhon City, winning 3–1 and going to the 2024 Thai FA Cup final for the first time in the club history. On 15 June, the club faced off against Bangkok United where Ricardo Pires oscored, before opposition Vander leveled the score. Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi lost 4–2 on penalties.กาญจนบุรี อ่วม แฟนป่วนเกมรอบชิงถ้วยเอฟเอ คัพ โดนสั่งปรับเงินกว่าแสนบาท
Revamp and promotion to the first division In June 2024, the club was revamped and renamed to Kanchanaburi Power, while adopting a horse logo and nicknaming themselves ''The Iron Horse''. On 24 May 2025, Kanchanaburi Power secure promotion to Thai League 1 for the first time in their history. In match against Phrae United they won on aggregate by 4–5. To prepare for the 2025–26 Thai League 1 season, Kanchanaburi Power bought Mehdi Tahrat from Ligue 2 club Troyes, former Crystal Palace and Everton player Andros Townsend, former Fulham player Aboubakar Kamara and Luxembourg national team all-time top scorer Gerson Rodrigues.แอนดรอส ทาวน์เซนด์ พลังกาญจน์ พลังตีนไก่ บิ๊กดีลสุดเซอร์ไพรส์บอลไทย The club also signed Ewerton, Mohamed Mara, Alain Oyarzun, and Ezequiel Agüero.แอนดรอส ทาวน์เซ่นด์ เปิดเส้นทางชีวิต-พรีเมียร์ลีก ก่อนร่วมทัพ พลังกาญจน์ เอฟซี น้องใหม่ไทยลีก 2025/26พลังกาญจน์ คว้า “อแล็ง ออยอาร์ซุน” อดีตแข้งเยาวชนโซเซียดัด เสริมแนวรุกลุยไทยลีก 1
Relegation and redevelopment In the 2025–26 Thai League 1 season, following the club's historic first campaign in the top tier of Thai football, the team struggled toward the end of the season. In an attempt to avoid relegation, the management appointed South Korean manager Lee Jung-soo𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 อี จอง-ซู ได้รับการแต่งตั้งเป็นหัวหน้าผู้ฝึกสอน เฮดโค้ชคนใหม่ของสโมสรพลังกาญจน์ เอฟซี, a former assistant coach for the Vietnam national team. However, the team ultimately finished at the bottom of the table and was relegated to Thai League 2.
Following their relegation, the club's management acknowledged several administrative shortcomings, admitting that the infrastructure was inadequate regarding its tactical systems, squad discipline, and player fitness. In search of a head coach to address these systemic issues, the club subsequently appointed South Korean manager Park Hang-seo. The club also appointed Lee Jung-soo, Pannarai Pansiri and Panupong Wongsa as assistant coaches. Both Park and the management agreed on a rebuilding strategy centered around transforming the "club's DNA." This overhaul focused on elevating training intensity to meet standard physical fitness levels, alongside instilling strict discipline both on and off the pitch. Furthermore, the strategy encompassed the scouting network, long-term structural development, and the implementation of a fully structured youth academy system.ม้าเหล็กโคเรียเวย์!! พลังกาญจน์ไม่ได้แค่เปลี่ยนโค้ช…แต่กำลัง ‘รีเซ็ตสโมสรใหม่ทั้งระบบ’
Team image
Supporters The club enjoys support from local residents and football fans across Kanchanaburi Province. Matchdays often attract families, students and youth groups, reflecting the club’s community-based culture. Supporters play an active role in creating a lively atmosphere at home matches, with banners, chants and local pride contributing to the team’s identity.
Rivalries Due to its location in western Thailand, Kanchanaburi's main rivalries are primarily regional, developing through frequent meetings with neighbouring provincial clubs in Thai League 3 and other lower-division competitions. Matches against nearby sides often attract larger crowds and carry added importance as contests for local pride and regional supremacy.
Fixtures against Suphanburi and Ratchaburi based clubs are commonly regarded as the club’s closest derby encounters, owing to the short travelling distances between provinces and historical competition within the same regional groups. These matches are typically more intense and competitive, with strong supporter presence from both sides.
Stadium The club plays its home matches at the Kanchanaburi Province Stadium and has focused on creating opportunities for local players while striving for promotion within the national league pyramid. Over the years, the club has worked to establish a competitive squad and a strong regional identity, becoming one of the notable representatives of football in the province. CoordinatesLocationStadiumCapacityYearBan Nuea, Mueang, KanchanaburiKanchanaburi Province Stadium13,0002018–present
Affiliated clubs FC Seoul (2026–present)พลังกาญจน์ เอฟซี จับมือ เอฟซี โซล เซ็น MOU ยกระดับอคาเดมี่ พัฒนาเยาวชนสู่ระดับสากล Kanchanaburi Power signed a collaboration agreement with FC Seoul of the K League 1 in May 2026. The partnership focuses on cooperation at the youth level, encompassing the exchange of knowledge, experience, and personnel to elevate local coaching standards and youth player development, particularly in technical skills and sports science. This systematic development aims to provide local youth players with opportunities to progress into qualified professional footballers for Kanchanaburi Power's first team, with potential career pathways to the national team and international leagues.
Players Current squad OFFICIAL: Kanchanaburi Power FC officially announces its squad for the 2026/27 Thai League 2 season. Retrieved on 15 June 2026.
Out on loan
Management and staff PositionNamePresident Panuwat ThasnanipanHead coach Park Hang-seoAssistant coach Lee Jung-soo Panupong WongsaGoalkeeper coach Naratip PhanpromPhysical & Fitness coach Roh Yeong SuTeam analyst Pannarai Pansiri
Former players
International capped players AFC/OFC. Ezequiel Aguero Than Paing Diego Bardanca John Lucero Ryhan Stewart Anumanthan Kumar CAF. Mehdi Tahrat Aboubakar Kamara Mohamed Mara UEFA. Andros Townsend Gerson Rodrigues
Head coaches
Pannarai Pansiri Kritnarong Haolert Pannarai Pansiri Yai Nilwong Douglas Rodrigues Somchai Makmool Dusit Chalermsan Joaquín Gómez Wasapol Kaewpaluk Lee Jung-soo Park Hang-seo
Season by season record SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupTop goalscorerDivisionPWDLFAPtsPosNameGoals2018TA West5311125102ndOpted outIneligible2019TA West321013472ndOpted outIneligible2020–21T3 West176651922244thOpted outOpted out Nattapong Kumnaet52021–22T3 West209472829314thR2QRP Lucas Massaro Garcia Gama72022–23T3 West2217146926521stR1R2 Sergei Tumasyan142023–24T234 1081643523813thRUQRP Ricardo Pires92024–25T232131365336524thR1QRP Kritsana Kasemkulvilai92025–26T1304111529542316thR3R1 Aboubakar Kamara7
ChampionsRunners-upPromotedRelegated
P = Played W = Games won D = Games drawn L = Games lost F = Goals for A = Goals against Pts = Points Pos = Final position
QR1 = First Qualifying Round QR2 = Second Qualifying Round R1 = Round 1 R2 = Round 2 R3 = Round 3 R4 = Round 4
R5 = Round 5 R6 = Round 6 QF = Quarter-finals SF = Semi-finals RU = Runners-up W = Winners
Honours League Thai League 2 Promotion play-off winner: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region Winners (1): 2022–23
Cup FA Cup Runners-up (1): 2023–24
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