2016 Thai Division 1 League
2016 Thai League Division 1 was the 19th season of the League since its establishment in 1997. It is the feeder league for the Thai League T1. A total of 16 teams competed in the league this season.
Following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Football Association of Thailand cancelled the remaining league season on 14 October 2016, with two rounds remaining.
Thai Honda were therefore crowned champions with Ubon UMT United and Port also promoted. Thai Honda and Ubon were already promoted before the announcement.
The following day however, FAT appeared to do a U-turn and announced that further discussions with key stake holders would determine whether the league campaign would continue. Although these discussions were predominantly on the back of PLT league clubs, the ruling could also effect the whole footballing structure.
On the 16 October, after a meeting of all top flight league clubs it was announced that the original decision to cancel the remaining games would stay in place, therefore crowning Thai Honda as champions.
Changes from last season
Team changes
From Division 1
Promoted to Thai League T1Relegated to Regional League Division 2
To Division 1
Relegated from Thai League T1Promoted from Regional League Division 2
Withdrawn clubs
- Police United withdrew from the 2016 campaign due to financial problems.
- TOT folded due to financial problems.
- Khon Kaen United was suspended due to a criminal case with eight games remaining.
Teams
Stadium and locations
Personnel and sponsoring
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| Air Force Central |  Foreign playersThe number of foreign players is restricted to five per TPL team. A team can use four foreign players on the field in each game, including at least one player from the AFC country.
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