Nakhon Si Heritage Football Club () is a defunct Thai semi-professional football club
Nakhon Si Thammarat is the biggest province in the South of Thailand with a population of over a million. The locals are regarded as friendly and kind. Nakhon Si Thammarat FC used to be one of the best amateur football clubs with many well-known players such as Anirut Krabdee, Bunnum Suksawad, Udomsak Yeeraham and Somsak Noyhid. In 1991, the club became the spotlight of the country as they surprisingly reached the final of Yamaha Thailand's Cup against Bangkok FC and won the hearts of many of its fans.
In 2009, the club had such a brilliant run as they went unbeaten in the first half of the season under the coach who used to be a Thai international, Siripong Sirirat. However, the team could not find the form they had in the second of the season, therefore they narrowly missed the play-off position for Thai Division 1 League promotion.
In 2010, the club has set a clear goal of getting promoted to the Thai Division 1 League as their priority. Therefore, a big plan for team rebuilding was expected to happen. Over 5 million baht of budget was planned to be spent but the problem unavoidably arises when there is a re-election of the city mayor. As a result, the club suffer a bit of financial problems due to the delay of funding from the local government. Nevertheless, the problem is hopefully expected to be overcome soon as the local re-election has ended.
Most of the players are home-grown players who played for other professional clubs in Thailand.
Historically, Nakhon Si Thammarat is regarded as the most powerful city in the south of Thailand. The King of the Southern Sea was given by spectators as the nickname of the club.
The image of the dolphin designed by a group of fans is the club's main crest. It describes the location of the city which is next to the sea and there are plenty of dolphins. It also represent the strong bonding between the locals.
Nakhon Si Thammarat's home colour is now all yellow with purple trim whereas the away colour is the opposite. The club's kit is currently manufactured by Bangkok Diadora.
Dolphin Warriors is the nickname given to the club's supporters. Nakhon Si Thammarat FC has both local and foreign fans. Average League attendance in 2010 increases significantly with the better public relations such as advertisements. Due to the financial problem the club is facing this year, the fan are trying their best to help the club financially such as seeking local sponsors and small donation.
This is another product designed by the fan clubs without any support from the club. It costs about 300 bhat each.
History of events of Nakhon Si Thammarat Football Club
The main source of budget is expected to be from the city council. Plus, other commercials in the city.