1997–98 Thailand Division 1 League Explained

The 1997–98 Thailand Division 1 League was its first season. A total of 10 teams participated, with 6 teams relegated from the Thailand Soccer League and 4 teams promoted from the Khǒr Royal Cup.

Member clubs locations

6 clubs relegated from 1996–97 Thailand Soccer League

• Thailand Tobacco Monopoly
• Osotsapa
• Bangkok Bank of Commerce
• Chula-Raj-Vithi (Rajvithi-Agfatech)
• Krung Thai Bank
• Thamrong Thai Samosorn (Singha-Thamrongthai)

4 clubs promoted from 1996 Khǒr Royal Cup

• Rayong-Rajapruk (Rayong Sport Association)
• Chonburi-Sannibat-Samut Prakan (Samut Prakan Confederation)
• Crown Property Bureau
• Bank for Agriculture (Bank for agriculture and agricultural co-operatives)

Final league table

Promotion and relegation Playoff

The club that came 9th would play in a relegation / promotion match against the runner-up in the Khǒr Royal Cup.

February 17, 1998

† Chula-Raj-Vithi remain at the Thailand Division 1 League.

References

• Thailand 1997 RSSSF