2010 Thai Premier League
The 2010 Thai Premier League was the 14th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 16 teams competed in the league, with Muangthong United as the defending champions.
League Expansion
It was announced at the end of the season that the TPL would increase the number of teams for the start of the 2011 Thai Premier League season. Therefore, at the end of season the three teams in the Thai Premier League that finished the season in the bottom three places would face the fourth, fifth and sixth teams from Division One in a promotion/relegation series.The six teams will be divided into two groups of three. They will meet each other in their group on a home-and-away basis with the winner of each group earning spots in the top flight next season.
Thai Premier League All-Star Exhibition game
Personnel and sponsoring
Teams
, Chula United and Nakhon Pathom were relegated to the 2010 Thai Division 1 League after finishing the 2009 season in the bottom three places.The three relegated teams were replaced by 2009 Thai Division 1 League champions Police United, runners-up Royal Thai Army and third place Sisaket.
TTM Samut Sakhon and PEA were renamed to TTM Phichit and Buriram PEA, they moved location to Phichit and Buriram. PEA renamed after the club takeover by Newin Chidchob. TOT were renamed too, they were renamed to TOT-CAT.
Stadium and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity | |
| Bangkok Glass | Pathumthani | Leo Stadium | 7,500 | |
| Bangkok United | Bangkok | Thai-Japanese Stadium1 | 10,320 | |
| BEC Tero Sasana | Bangkok | Thephasadin Stadium 2 | 6,378 | |
| Buriram PEA | Buriram | i-mobile Stadium | 14,000 | |
| Chonburi | Chonburi | IPE Chonburi Stadium | 12,000 | |
| Muangthong United | Nonthaburi | Yamaha Stadium | 20,000 | |
| Osotspa M-150 Saraburi | Saraburi | Saraburi Stadium | 6,000 | |
| Pattaya United | Chonburi | Nongprue Municipality Football Field | 7,000 | |
| Police United | Pathumthani | Thammasat Stadium | 25,000 | |
| Rajnavy Rayong | Rayong | Rayong Province Stadium | 14,000 | |
| Royal Thai Army | Bangkok | Thai Army Sports Stadium | 15,000 | |
| Samut Songkhram | Samut Songkhram | Samut Songkhram Stadium | 5,000 | |
| Sisaket | Sisaket | Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium | 10,000 | |
| Thai Port | Bangkok | PAT Stadium | 12,000 | |
| TOT-CAT | Nonthaburi | Yamaha Stadium 3 | 15,000 | |
| TTM Phichit | Phichit | Phichit Stadium | 5,000 |
1 Second half of season played at Bangkok University Stadium former home in Rangsit
2 Moved from Nong Chok Stadium during renovation
3 Ground share with Muangthong United during TOT Stadium Chaeng Watthana renovation
Managerial changes
Ownership changes
League table
Playoffs
Group A
1 Nakhon Pathom were suspended for two years following the final playoff game, all results stood.Group B
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
Top assists
Hat-tricks
| Player | Nationality | For | Against | Result | Date |
| Michael Byrne | Wales | Chonburi | BEC Tero Sasana | 4–1 | 14 07 2010 |
| Ney Fabiano | Brazil | Chonburi | Samut Songkhram | 3–0 | 22 08 2010 |
| Chakrit Buathong | Thailand | Insee Police United | Chonburi | 3–3 | 03 10 2010 |
| Anon Sangsanoi | Thailand | BEC Tero Sasana | Thai Port | 4–2 | 14 10 2010 |
Awards
Monthly awards
Annual awards
TPL Player of the Year
The Player of the Year was awarded to:- Goalkeeper of the Year – Kawin Thamsatchanan
- Defender of the Year – Nattaporn Phanrit
- Midfielder of the Year – Therdsak Chaiman
- Striker of the Year – Sarayoot Chaikamdee
TPL Young Player of the Year