In our extended Songkran special, Tampines Rovers fan, Stanley, joins us from Osaka to give us a neutral report on Bangkok Utd's historic 1-0 win in the AFC2 Semi Final 1st leg; blogger, and all round good bloke, Antony Sutton, chats with Dale about the current state of Thai football, shares a few memories from the mid 2000s, explains why Dez Corkhill is the ideal soccer commentator, and why he has decided now is the right time to resurrect his legendary blog; debutant, Lewis, relieves the boredom of a holiday traffic jam to discuss the T1 relegation battle and whether or not his team, Muang Thong Utd, will avoid the drop*; Riza and Erik share their thoughts on Ratchaburi's 2-1 win in Lamphun and assess the Warriors' season overall; and finally, Jamie puts the celebrations on hold to tell us all about Buriram Utd's latest title triumph. Happy, and safe, Songkran everyone!

*Interview recorded before Saturday's T1 fixtures

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Chris joins Dale to talk about Thailand's 2-1 midweek win against Turkmenistan, the joys of watching the national team, and his hopes for the Asian Cup in January and February. He also previews Port's upcoming League Cup semi final tie against Chonburi, and shares his thoughts on the Klong Toei club's season so far.

Rob, with assistance from John, and Martin Peters (!), reports from Chiang Mai Utd's T2 clash with champions Rasisalai Utd, while Riza, Robert, and Bomb are on hand to give their thoughts on the top flight encounter between Ratchaburi and, champions elect, Buriram Utd.

Futera Utd fan, Blue, drops in to summarise his club's historic first season in T3, the controversial decisions that have followed them around, and what they'll do better next year.

Then the jet-setting Mr Bernard closes the show by flying down from the far north to visit a new ground and report on the Thonburi League Zone D match, Old Blood v CNT Annubis. That's dedication for you!

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Club owner Zen joins Dale to tell us the fascinating story of Bangkok based amateur side Ranger United FC, from their formation in Myanmar, the celebrities who've played for them, recruiting players from their opponents, staying loyal to their roots, and their plans for the future.

Rob files his report on the crucial midweek T2 clash between Kasetsart and Sisaket Utd from a bar in Chiang Mai. Better make mine a large one!

And with Thailand's crunch match against Turkmenistan on the horizon, former national team coach Steve Darby reveals how the squad will likely be preparing, the challenges facing Anthony Hudson (on and off the field), the club v country debate, why more Thai players should go overseas, and more.

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Groundhopper Anders returns with more accounts from his football related adventures in Thailand. This time he has stories from his visits to VRN Muangnont (T3), Port (T1), Kasetsart (T2), Police Tero (T2), and Chamchuri Utd (T3). He also explains what inspires him to visit certain stadiums and bemoans cashless grounds.

Over the course of a busy weekend in the capital, Rob reports from Pathum Thani University v North Bangkok University (T3), Minburi City v Bangkok AFC (Thonburi League), and the crucial T2 promotion clash between Police Tero and Sisaket Utd. He also grabs a few words with Minburi City team manager, and friend of the podcast, Bee, rounds up the second division's other results, and bursts into song!

Tim shares his pre match, half time, and full time thoughts on Chonburi's 2-0 win against Sukhothai in the top flight.

And, inspired by Prachuap John's recent anecdote of arriving late to a match, Nick joins Dale to tell two tales of woe travelling to and from fixtures involving his beloved Khon Kaen FC.

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Jamie, Ian, Rich, and Riza bring us all the action and opinions from a busy week for Thai clubs in the AFC Champions League Elite and the AFC2.

Port fan, Josh joins Dale for a chat about Anthony Hudson's Thailand squad for the upcoming crunch match against Turkmenistan, and explains what it's like being in a relationship with someone who supports his team's biggest rivals, Muang Thong Utd.

Rob reports "live" from the T2 clash between Sisaket Utd and Chantaburi, and then, hot off the press, rounds up the weekend action from the second tier, including Rasisalai Utd's amazing promotion to the top flight.

And finally, Arlene reports on Jude Soonsup-Bell's performance for Grimsby Town at a packed Boundary Park in Oldham. Surely the highlight of the lad's career.

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US based football fan Jaden joins Dale to discuss his love of Asian football and share his thoughts on Melbourne City 1-1 Buriram Utd in the 1st leg of the AFCCL Round of 16 tie.

We also have AFC2 quarter final 1st leg match reports from Alan (Gamba Osaka 1-1 Ratchaburi) and Rich (Bangkok Utd 2-1 Tampines Rovers).

John tells us the tale of a recent trip he made to watch his beloved Prachuap FC play in Nakhon Ratchasima. However, not everything went entirely to plan. Who did he meet along the way? Did he get there in time for kick off? How did he get home? And what is the plot twist that no-one could have predicted?

Finally, Muang Thong Utd supporter Greg looks back on last week's derby with Port, recalls the fateful day at Supachalasai in 2010 when the fuse was lit on his club's fierce rivalry with the team from Klong Toei, gives his opinions on the Kirin's new coach, and appeals for help.

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Rob calls in "live" from Sisaket Utd v Chainat Hornbill for an update on the exciting T2 promotion race, and to pick through the wreckage of last weekend's astonishing events at Rasisalai Utd v Pattaya Utd.

Returning guest, Jenna brings us the latest news from Pattaya based amateur ladies team, Venus FC, and issues an appeal.

In a heart warming and moving interview, Angela from Mercy International and House of Mercy Foundation tells Dale all about the special relationship their children have with Khon Kaen FC, the positive effect it has had on their lives and reveals a few behind the scenes secrets of being a team mascot.

And finally, Riza reports from Ayutthya Utd's 1-0 win against Ratchaburi in the FA Cup quarter final.

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Port fan, Michael joins Dale to talk about his love for the club, his passion for Thai football, the joys of the PAT Sandpit, travelling to away matches, and much more.

Riza and Persibverse share their first hand accounts on the controversial AFC2 second leg tie involving Persib and Ratchaburi. We also look deeply into Indonesian fan culture, how to deal with violence at matches, online racism, and other topics arising from the post match chaos.

Back in T2, Michael (a different one!) reports from Pattaya Utd's midweek 1-1 draw with Nakhon Pathom Utd, and Rob calls us in disbelief after witnessing the madness during, and after, Sunday's clash between Rasisalai Utd and Pattaya Utd.

Meanwhile, in the top flight, John and Dale chew over Prachuap's 2-0 victory over Rayong and what the rest of the season might have in store for the Killer Wasps.

And Tobi pops in to tell us all about 'Gotifo', his new app for football fans and talks Dale through the very simple download process.

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Experienced groundhopper, Anders joins us from his home in Norway to tell us all about his recent trip to watch a few matches in Thailand. Including visits to Port, Muang Thong Utd, and BG Pathum Utd.

Neal (Ratchaburi) and Persibverse (Persib) share their thoughts on last week's AFC2 1st leg round of 16 match - a 3-0 win for the Thai team - and tell us why the tie isn't yet over despite the impressive home win.

Jamie chats to Dale about Buriram Utd's relentless march to the T1 title, their AFC CL ambitions, the form of Neil Etheridge, Scooby Doo, and the lads also offer some car parking tips.

Riza reports from Ratchaburi 1-1 Prachuap (T1), Bill provides a couple of unexpected twists in his summary of Sukhothai's 1-1 draw with Ayuthhya Utd (T1), and Rob returns with his Roving Report from the second tier clash between Rasisalai Utd and Songkhla.

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Keeping his promise, Ian rejoins Dale to report on the progress - or otherwise -  of the Singaporean players in the Thai League, the benefits to the Singapore national team, and ponder on Muang Thong Utd's poor form.

First time guest, Andrew, pops in to discuss all things Kanchanaburi Power related. Including, Andros Townsend, the perils of being over optimistic, the record number of red cards, avoiding relegation, and more.

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