Articles by Gian Chansrichawla

About Gian Chansrichawla

Gian Chansrichawla is an aspiring football journalist from Bangkok, focusing primarily on covering the Thai League. Currently studying at King’s College London, Gian works as an editor for Football Tribe Asia, and has written features for various websites such as These Football Times. He has also worked as a media intern for Thai League side Muangthong United, and has written pieces for various Thai League club fan sites.

Lights go out for Port FC

November 13, 2020 Gian Chansrichawla

I was uncharacteristically early to Port’s match against Muangthong United this year. Straddled with the gratuitous and bothersome red tape of the ‘new normal,’ I needed to get in early to make sure I didn’t […]

Muang Loei United: Fighting for promotion in a post-COVID world

June 11, 2020 Gian Chansrichawla

The COVID-19 crisis has hit clubs hard, especially those lower down the football pyramid. Muang Loei United in particular have been impacted by two major post-COVID decisions from the Thai FA and face unique challenges […]

Muangthong United’s risky ‘rebuild’

May 27, 2020 Gian Chansrichawla

Clubs across the world are grappling with player pay cuts to cope with the financial difficulties enforced by COVID-19. However, for Thai League giants Muangthong United, the crisis has added to deep financial problems already […]

Thailand’s future stars face stern test on home soil

January 7, 2020 Gian Chansrichawla

Thailand are preparing to host the upcoming AFC U23 Championships at an oddly uncomfortable time for the national team setup. Things were on a high for the side after Akira Nishino hit the ground running […]

How Chiang Rai defied the odds to take the title

November 1, 2019 Gian Chansrichawla

One of the most dramatic final days in Thai League history took place on Sunday, and Gian Chansrichawla explains how Chiang Rai United finally broke the duopoly of Buriram United and Muangthong United to win […]