Nara United Football Club () is a Thai professional football club based in Narathiwat province. The club is currently playing in the Thai League 2 from 2026–27 after promotion from Thai League 3 Southern region in 2025–26. They lifted the league division 2 southern zone and Super Champion Cup title in 2010. Nara United rivalries included Satun United and Yala F.C.
History The early years Nara United was established from the football club of Sports Association of Narathiwat Province. They first participated in the Football Cup in National Games Tournament. In the year 2006, the club joined the Thailand Professional League under name of Narathiwat Football Club, and in 2011 the club joined the Regional League Division 2 Southern as Nara United.
First major successes In 2009 they won the gold medal in the National Games 38th title at Trang province by beating Ratchaburi 1–0 at the Trang Central Stadium. They moved to Regional League Division 2 Southern in the 2011 season. The Kolak Boat Warriors finished 7th in the First leg of Thai League division 2 southern zone 2011. In 2010 they were invited to play in the Super Champion Cup and reached the final, defeating the likes of Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya and Kasem Bundit University along the way. In the final they won against Chiangrai United 3–0. In 2010 they were again invited to participate in the 39th National Games at Chonburi province, but were defeated in the semi-final against Chonburi F.C. 1–2.
Regional League Division 2 south Nara United played in the first Regional League Division 2 south in 2011. On March 3, 2011, the club achieved its first victory against Chumphon. In 2022, Nara United competed in the Thai League 3. The club started the season with a 1–1 away draw with Mueang Kon D United and they ended the season with a 5–0 home win over Mueang Kon D United. The club has finished 5th place in the league of the Southern region. In the 2022–23 Thai FA Cup Nara United was defeated 0–2 by Kasem Bundit University in the first round.
On 30 May 2026, Nara United secure promotion to Thai League 2 for the first time in their history from next season after defeat PT Satun on aggregate 1–5.
On 9 July 2026, FIB confirms the club failed to meet the club licensing requirements for Thai League 2 and Muang Loei United secure promotion to Thai League 2 instead.
Stadium At the start of the Regional League Division 2 Southern, Nara United used the Bangnara Arena Stadium or Narathiwat Municipality Stadium for the first half of the season, but due to a dispute with the local authority, in 2011 they moved back to Nara Forest Side Stadium or Narathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium.
Supporters Supporters of Nara United are often referred to as the Kolak Mania which refers to the Kolak boat symbol of the club.
Honours
Domestic leagues Thai League 3 Winners (1): 2025–26 Thai League 3 Southern Region Winners (1): 2025–26 Regional League South Division Winners (2) : 2009, 2013
Friendly competitions Thailand National Games Gold medal (1) : 2009 Silver medal (1) : 2006 bronze medal (1) : 2010 Super Champions Cup Winners (1) : 2010 Sungai Kolok Cup Winners (1): 2011 S'5 Unity League Runners-up (1): 2008 S'5 Unity Youth cup U-20 Winners (3): 2007, 2008, 2009 Runners-up (1): 2010 Southern royal shield Trophy 2009 (Phangga Cup) Winners (1): 2009
Stadium and locations Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium ? 2007 Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium (Narathiwat PAO. Stadium) ? 2008–2009 Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium ? 2010 Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium (Narathiwat PAO. Stadium) ? 2011 Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium ? 2012–2013 Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium (Narathiwat PAO. Stadium) ? 2014–
Season by season record SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupT3 CupTop goalscorerDivisionPWDLFAPtsPosNameGoals2006Pro League30136113734455thOpted out2007DIV1 A227693128278thOpted out2008DIV2 A2010732617373rdOpted out2009DIV2 South1410403710341stOpted out2010DIV130432316641516thOpted outOpted out2011DIV2 South248883523328thOpted outOpted out2012DIV2 South248883523328thOpted outOpted out2013DIV2 South201181327411stOpted outOpted out2014DIV2 South2410772824376thOpted outOpted out2015DIV2 South1841042019226thR2QR22016DIV2 South2212553517412ndR2QR12017T3 Lower28111163928445thOpted outOpted out Ouattara Zana Brahima102018T3 Lower26131124518502ndQFQR1 Jung Jung-yu142019T3 Lower26111144226443rdOpted outOpted out Jhonatan Bernardo Pthak Abdulraman102020–21T3 South179443015313rdOpted outQR2 Manso Ausman Fairos Chemae52021–22T3 South2412663826424thOpted outOpted out Sukree Etae82022–23T3 South229673027335thR1Opted out Somnuek Kaewarporn52023–24T3 South229492525317thOpted outOpted outOpted out Manso Ausman, Fairos Chemae, Somnuek Kaewarporn32024–25T3 South2281042419344thR1R1Opted out Caio da Conceição Silva132025–26T3 South1814133910431stR1QR2LP Lucas Grossi18
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Players Current squad Nara United. Retrieved on 4 October 2024.
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Affiliated clubs Chonburi F.C. Thai Port F.C. Pattani F.C. Kelantan FA Kedah FA
References
External links Official Website Official Fanpage