The 2024–25 Thai FA Cup is the 31st season of Thai FA Cup, Thailand's top knockout football competition. Officially named the Chang FA Cup () due to sponsorship from Chang, the tournament is organized by the Football Association of Thailand and open to clubs across all divisions. 76 clubs entered the competition, which began with the qualification round on 11 September 2024 and will conclude with the final on 24 May 2025.
Clubs from Thai League 2, Thai League 3, the Thailand Semi-pro League, and the Thailand Amateur League compete in the qualification round, with some clubs receiving byes to the first round, which features 64 teams. Thai League 1 clubs automatically enter at this round. Matches in the qualification round proceed to penalties if tied after 90 minutes, while from the first round onward, extra time and penalties are used to determine the winner. All rounds are single-elimination, with home advantage determined by draw, except for the semifinals and final, which are held at neutral venues.
The tournament winner will earn a spot in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite qualifying play-off and the 2025 Thailand Champions Cup. The champion will also receive a prize of 5,000,000 baht, while the runner-up will be awarded 1,000,000 baht. As one of the most prestigious competitions in Thai football, the FA Cup offers clubs from all tiers a chance to compete for national honors.
Calendar Round Date Matches Clubs New entries this round Qualification round 11 September 2024 12 10 + 12 + 2 → 12 10 2024–25 Thai League 212 2024–25 Thai League 32 Thailand Semi-pro League First round 19–27 November 2024 32 12 + 16 + 6 + 18 + 6 + 6 → 32 16 2024–25 Thai League 16 2024–25 Thai League 218 2024–25 Thai League 36 Thailand Semi-pro League6 Thailand Amateur League Second round 18 December 2024 and29 January 2025 16 32 → 16 Third round 9 April 2025 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals 23 April 2025 and3 May 2025 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals 10 May 2025 2 4 → 2 Final 24 May 2025 1 Total 76 clubs
Results Note: T1: Clubs from Thai League 1; T2: Clubs from Thai League 2; T3: Clubs from Thai League 3; TS: Clubs from Thailand Semi-pro League; TA: Clubs from Thailand Amateur League.
Qualification round The qualification round of the 2024–25 Thai FA Cup featured 24 clubs, comprising 10 clubs from 2024–25 Thai League 2, 12 clubs from 2024–25 Thai League 3, and 2 clubs from the Thailand Semi-pro League. The draw for this round took place on 22 August 2024. 27 goals were scored in this round.
First round The first round consists of 64 clubs, comprising 12 winners from the qualification round and 52 clubs that automatically advanced to this stage. Among the qualification round winners are 6 clubs from the T2, 5 clubs from the T3, and 1 club from the TS. Joining them are 16 clubs from the 2024–25 Thai League 1, who were granted automatic entry as the top-tier league representatives. Additionally, clubs from other leagues received byes directly to the first round, including 6 clubs from the 2024–25 Thai League 2, 18 clubs from the 2024–25 Thai League 3, 6 clubs from the Thailand Semi-pro League, and 6 clubs from the Thailand Amateur League. The draw for this round took place on 17 October 2024. 123 goals were scored in this round.
Second round The second round consists of 32 clubs, all securing victories in the first round. This stage features 12 clubs from the T1, 8 clubs from the T2, 11 clubs from the T3, and 1 club from the TS. The draw for this round took place on 22 November 2024. 45 goals were scored in this round.
Third round The third round consists of 16 clubs, all securing victories in the second round. This stage features 8 clubs from the T1, 4 clubs from the T2, and 4 clubs from the T3. The draw for this round took place on 4 February 2025. 31 goals were scored in this round.
Quarter-finals The quarter-finals consist of 8 clubs, all securing victories in the third round. This stage features 6 clubs from the T1, and 2 clubs from the T2. The draw for this round took place on 11 April 2025. 20 goals were scored in this round.
Semi-finals The semi-finals consist of 4 clubs, all from the T1. These clubs progressed to this stage after winning their respective matches in the quarter-finals. The draw for this round took place on 25 April 2025. 8 goals were scored in this round.
Final
The final consists of 2 clubs, both from the T1. These clubs progressed to this stage after winning their respective matches in the semi-finals. 5 goals were scored in this round.
Tournament statistics Top goalscorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Guilherme BissoliBuriram United7 Poramet ArjviraiMuangthong United3 Clément DepresRatchaburi64 Melvyn LorenzenMuangthong United55 Kasitinard SriphiromBangkok3 Ilhan FandiBG Pathum United Goran ČaušićBuriram United Supachai Chaided Bienvenido MarañónChanthaburi Tiago Chulapa Phongsakorn SrilaphatHuasamrong Gateway Rattiarun Charoenrat Kitchaphum MonthianartKhon Kaen Deyvison Fernandes de Oliveira SilvérioNakhon Ratchasima Mazda Rodrigo MaranhãoNakhon Si United Tatsuhide ShimizuPhrae United Kim Ji-minRatchaburi Njiva Rakotoharimalala Phongsakorn Sangkasopha Tana
Hat-tricks Player For Against Result Date Round Rattiarun Charoenrat Huasamrong Gateway (TS) Muang Klaeng (TA) 6–0 (A) First round Phongsakorn Srilaphat Huasamrong Gateway (TS) Muang Klaeng (TA) 6–0 (A) First round Kitchaphum Monthianart Khon Kaen (T3) Thonburi Forest (TA) 8–0 (H) First round Kasitinard Sriphirom Bangkok (T2) Phachi City (TA) 7–0 (H) First round Guilherme Bissoli Buriram United (T1) Mahasarakham SBT (T2) 5–0 (A) Second round Melvyn Lorenzen Muangthong United (T1) Nakhon Pathom United (T1) 4–0 (A) Second round Notes: (H) = Home team; (A) = Away team
See also 2024–25 Thai League 1 2024–25 Thai League 2 2024–25 Thai League 3 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Central Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Eastern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 Southern Region 2024–25 Thai League 3 National Championship 2025 Thailand Semi-pro League 2024–25 Thai League Cup 2024 Thai U23 League
References
External links FA Thailand official website Thai League official website Thai FA Cup official Facebook page