Nara United F.C.
Nara United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Narathiwat province. The club is currently playing in the Thai League 3 Southern region. They lifted the league division 2 southern zone and Super Champion Cup title in 2010. Nara United rivalries included Satun United and Yala F.C.
History
The early years
Nara United was established from the football club of Sports Association of Narathiwat Province. They first participated in the Football Cup in National Games Tournament. In the year 2006, the club joined the Thailand Professional League under name of Narathiwat Football Club, and in 2011 the club joined the Regional League Division 2 Southern as Nara United.First major successes
In 2009 they won the gold medal in the National Games 38th title at Trang province by beating Ratchaburi 1–0 at the Trang Central Stadium. They moved to Regional League Division 2 Southern in the 2011 season. The Kolak Boat Warriors finished 7th in the First leg of Thai League division 2 southern zone 2011. In 2010 they were invited to play in the Super Champion Cup and reached the final, defeating the likes of Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya and Kasem Bundit University along the way. In the final they won against Chiangrai United 3–0. In 2010 they were again invited to participate in the 39th National Games at Chonburi province, but were defeated in the semi-final against Chonburi F.C. 1–2.Regional League Division 2 south
Nara United played in the first Regional League Division 2 south in 2011. On March 3, 2011, the club achieved its first victory against Chumphon. In 2022, Nara United competed in the Thai League 3. The club started the season with a 1–1 away draw with Mueang Kon D United and they ended the season with a 5–0 home win over Mueang Kon D United. The club has finished 5th place in the league of the Southern region. In the Thai FA Cup Nara United was defeated 0–2 by Kasem Bundit University in the first round.Stadium
At the start of the Regional League Division 2 Southern, Nara United used the Bangnara Arena Stadium or Narathiwat Municipality Stadium for the first half of the season, but due to a dispute with the local authority, in 2011 they moved back to Nara Forest Side Stadium or Narathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium.Supporters
Supporters of Nara United are often referred to as the Kolak Mania which refers to the Kolak boat symbol of the club.Honours
Domestic leagues
- Regional League South Division
- * Winners : 2009, 2013
Friendly competitions
- Thailand National Games
- * Gold medal : 2009
- * Silver medal : 2006
- * bronze medal : 2010
- Super Champions Cup
- * Winners : 2010Sungai Kolok Cup
- * Winners : 2011S'5 Unity League
- * Runners-up : 2008S'5 Unity Youth cup U-20
- *Winners : 2007, 2008, 2009
- *Runners-up : 2010Southern royal shield Trophy 2009
- *Winners : 2009
Season by season record
| Champions | Runners-up | Promoted | Relegated |