Chronological History of Cricket in Thailand

  • 2005

    Cricket Association receives Associate membership status from the International Cricket Council
    Sports Authority of Thailand approves the status of Thailand thus making the Association Cricket Association of Thailand
  • 2004

    Thailand participates in the U-15 ACC Trophy in UAE
    Thailand Cricket League becomes Cricket Association with theBlessings of the Sports Authority of Thailand
  • 2003

    Thailand participates in the U-17 ACC Trophy in Bangalore, India
  • 2002

    Thailand participates in the U-15 ACC Trophy in UAE
  • 1997

    Thailand participate in the inaugural ACC U-19 Youth Asia Cup
  • 1996

    Thailand participates in the inaugural ACC Trophy in Kuala Lumpur
  • 1994

    Triangular becomes quadrangular with Singapore joining in and is named Tuanku Jaafar Cup
  • 1992

    Thailand hosts the Triangular Tournament with Malaysia and Hong Kong
  • 1991

    Thailands first overseas visit to play against Hong Kong and win
    Junior Cricket Program launched
  • Jan. 1990

    The first ever Thai National Team plays against Hong Kong Cricket Association for the Volvo Cup
  • 1988/1989

    Bangkok Post Sixes introduced as curtain raiser for the league
  • 1984/1985

    Thailand (RBSC) introduces the Sixes tournament to the world
    Polo Club and AIT grounds for league fixtures
  • 1981/1982

    Chiengmai Gymkhana grounds made available for league fixtures
  • 1975/1976

    TCL 25 and 40 overs begin
  • 1971/1972

    Thailand Cricket League established 25 overs
  • 1971

    Sir Cyril Hawker, President of the MCC and Lady Hawker visit
  • 1970

    M.C.C. visit with Boycott, Arnold, Greig, Amiss, Fletcher
    Her Majesty Queen Rambhai Bharni graciously consents to watch the Indian Ambassadors Commonwealth XI and the Rest of the World
  • 1968

    Joe Lister with his International XI visit
  • 1967

    Visit by the Cricket Club of India
  • 1965

    The county champions Warwickshire visit
  • 1964

    First truly international team E. W. Swantons Commonwealth XI visits Bangkok with Nawab of Pataudi, Ingelby-Mackenzie (Capt)Gary Sobers, Ritchie Benaud, Sonny Ramadhin, R.A. Hutton, S. Nurse
  • 1957

    Elephant Trophy interpret fixture resumes after the war
  • 1954

    Tommy Madar skippers a Bangkok side to Hong Kong
  • 1945

    First game of Cricket at the National Stadium between Bangkok XI and British Regiment of the 7th Indian Division
  • 1931

    First Interport fixture between RBSC and Penang Sports Club for the Elephant Trophy
  • Dec. 1905

    British naval ships Kent & Pattersfield field a team against RBSC on December 20, 1930
  • July 1904

    Cricket facilities made available at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC)
  • 1895

    First game of Cricket played in Chiengmai
  • Nov. 1890

    First game of Cricket played at Pramane ground