Kanchanaburi Power F.C.

Kanchanaburi Power Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอลพลังกาญจน์) is a Thai professional football club based in Mueang, Kanchanaburi.^[1][2] The club is currently playing in the Thai League 1, the top tier league of Thai football.

In 2017, the club was established as Singha Golden Bells Muangkan. In 2018, Singha Golden Bells Muangkan competed in the fourth tier Thailand Amateur League Western region. In 2020, the club was promoted to Thai League 3^[3] and renamed to Singha Golden Bells Kanchanaburi.^[4] The club finished in 4th place of the Western region.^[5][6] In 2022, the club was renamed to Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi and changed their club logo for the second time featuring a dragon.^[7] In 2021, The club than participated in the Thai FA Cup for the first time but was knocked out in the second round to Thai League 1 side Port losing to them 4–2.

The club than participated in the 2022–23 season where they played their opening league match with a 3–3 away draw against Chainat United^[8] and ended the season with a 1–0 home win over Chainat United.^[9] The club has finished 1st and advanced to the championship stage thus gaining promotion to the 2023–24 Thai League 2 season.^[10][11]

In the 2023–24 Thai FA Cup, they became the first club in Thailand football history to play from the first round and ended up in the final in which the club narrowly lost the final on penalties shootout after a 1–1 fighting draw against Bangkok United on 15 June 2024. On 4 October 2023, the club won against Namphong United 13–0, the highest recorded win in the cup history. The club then qualified to the second round where they would face Chattrakan City. On 1 November, as the scoreline was levelled at 2–2, Júnior Batista scored in the 105th minute to send Kanchanaburi through to the next round. On 20 December, the club faced Udon Thani City and won 2–0. The club next faced Phitsanulok Unity on 28 February 2024. Pichitchai Sienkrthok scored in 120th minute to send Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi to the quarter-finals. On 10 April, the club was drawn against Sukhothai, beating them 2–0 to progressing to the semi-final. Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi then faced Samut Sakhon City, winning 3–1 and going to the 2024 Thai FA Cup final for the first time in the club history. On 15 June, the club faced off against Bangkok United where Ricardo Pires oscored, before opposition Vander leveled the score. Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi lost 4–2 on penalties.

In June 2024, the club was revamped and renamed to Kanchanaburi Power, while adopting a horse logo and nicknaming themselves ''The Iron Horse''. On 24 May 2025, Kanchanaburi Power secure promotion to Thai League 1 for the first time in their history. In match against Phrae United they won on aggregate by 4–5. To prepare for the 2025–26 Thai League 1 season, Kanchanaburi Power bought Mehdi Tahrat from Ligue 2 club Troyes, former Crystal Palace and Everton player Andros Townsend, former Fulham player Aboubakar Kamara and Luxembourg national team all-time top scorer Gerson Rodrigues. The club also signed Ewerton, Mohamed Mara, Alain Oyarzun, and Ezequiel Agüero.

The club enjoys support from local residents and football fans across Kanchanaburi Province. Matchdays often attract families, students and youth groups, reflecting the club’s community-based culture. Supporters play an active role in creating a lively atmosphere at home matches, with banners, chants and local pride contributing to the team’s identity.

Due to its location in western Thailand, Kanchanaburi's main rivalries are primarily regional, developing through frequent meetings with neighbouring provincial clubs in Thai League 3 and other lower-division competitions. Matches against nearby sides often attract larger crowds and carry added importance as contests for local pride and regional supremacy.

Fixtures against Suphanburi and Ratchaburi based clubs are commonly regarded as the club’s closest derby encounters, owing to the short travelling distances between provinces and historical competition within the same regional groups. These matches are typically more intense and competitive, with strong supporter presence from both sides.

The club plays its home matches at the Kanchanaburi Municipality Stadium and has focused on creating opportunities for local players while striving for promotion within the national league pyramid. Over the years, the club has worked to establish a competitive squad and a strong regional identity, becoming one of the notable representatives of football in the province.

As of 1 January 2026^[12]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

• Thai League 2
  • Promotion play-off winner: 2024–25
• Thai League 3 Western Region
  • Winners (1): 2022–23

• FA Cup
  • Runners-up (1): 2023–24

As of 23 January 2026.

• Biggest wins: 5–0 vs Nakhon Si United (21 September 2024)
• Heaviest defeats: 0–8 vs Port (4 October 2025)
• Youngest goal scorers: Anuwat Matarat ~ 20 years 3 months 19 days old (On 2 April 2023 vs Songkhla)
• Oldest goal scorers: Anusorn Phrmprasit ~ 37 years 1 month 28 days old (On 30 September 2023 vs Kasetsart)
• Youngest ever debutant: Anuwat Matarat ~ 18 years 10 months 13 days old (On 27 October 2021 vs Roi Et United)
• Oldest ever player: Suchao Nuchnum ~ 42 years 7 months 10 days old (On 27 December 2025 vs Khon Kaen United)