Jaturamitr Samakkee


The Jaturamitr Samakkee is a traditional secondary school football competition played by the four oldest boys' schools in Thailand: Suankularb Wittayalai School, Debsirin School, Assumption College, and Bangkok Christian College. It is held, usually in November, at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, with the schools rotating as hosts.

Background

The first championship series was held from 16 October to 18 November 1964, with student unity as a central theme for the games. Subsequent competitions were held annually until 1985, except in 1966–1967, 1972, 1974–1977 and 1979–1980. From 1987, the competition continued on a biennial basis. It is a popular Thai football event, and outstanding players from the competition continue their careers by playing in the Thailand Premier League, including such figures as Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul and Teerathep Winothai. The event is regularly broadcast on national television, and the three latest competitions have also been broadcast via live streaming video with live scores published on an official website. In addition to the matches themselves, great efforts are made to create elaborate displays and card stunts.
Although unity has always been the central theme of the competition. The word Jaturamitr is often used as a to refer to students or alumni of the four participating schools. Strong rivalries have developed between the schools. Especially intense are the rivalries between Suankularb and Debsirin and Assumption versus Bangkok Christian. This has led to several cases of inter-school violence during the weeks of the competition. The extent of the issue is such that strict audience segregation and security enforcement is required during the matches.
The latest, 29th competition, was held on 9 to 16 November 2019, hosted by Suankularb Wittayalai School. Debsirin School won the championship. The 30th competition is scheduled to be held on 2021, hosted by Debsirin School.

Tournaments

Jaturamitr Samakkee football match was founded in 1964 as the first year. The order of competition and host are as follows:
TournamentDays heldHost1st place winner
116 October to 18 November 1964Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School
219 October to 13 November 1965Debsirin SchoolDebsirin School together with Bangkok Christian College
In 1966 and 1967, competition was suspended due to the Asian Games. And Laem Thong sport Hosted by Thailand Resulting in Supachalasai Stadium not being available to host the competition.In 1966 and 1967, competition was suspended due to the Asian Games. And Laem Thong sport Hosted by Thailand Resulting in Supachalasai Stadium not being available to host the competition.In 1966 and 1967, competition was suspended due to the Asian Games. And Laem Thong sport Hosted by Thailand Resulting in Supachalasai Stadium not being available to host the competition.In 1966 and 1967, competition was suspended due to the Asian Games. And Laem Thong sport Hosted by Thailand Resulting in Supachalasai Stadium not being available to host the competition.
316 October to 1 November 1968Assumption CollegeSuankularb Wittayalai School together with Bangkok Christian College
421 October to 7 November 1969Bangkok Christian CollegeSuankularb Wittayalai School together with Bangkok Christian College
521 November to 30 November 1970Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolBangkok Christian College
622 October to 30 October 1971Debsirin SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School together with Debsirin School
720 October to 2 November 1973Assumption CollegeNo finals
818 October to 2 November 1974Assumption CollegeDebsirin School
But due to economic conditions And political conditions do not allow to organize the Jaturamitr Samakkee football match. Therefore stopped for a period from year 1975 to 1977 and the competition was restored in the year 1978 to prevent this football tradition disappear.But due to economic conditions And political conditions do not allow to organize the Jaturamitr Samakkee football match. Therefore stopped for a period from year 1975 to 1977 and the competition was restored in the year 1978 to prevent this football tradition disappear.But due to economic conditions And political conditions do not allow to organize the Jaturamitr Samakkee football match. Therefore stopped for a period from year 1975 to 1977 and the competition was restored in the year 1978 to prevent this football tradition disappear.But due to economic conditions And political conditions do not allow to organize the Jaturamitr Samakkee football match. Therefore stopped for a period from year 1975 to 1977 and the competition was restored in the year 1978 to prevent this football tradition disappear.
This competition is not counted in the competition order.24 October to 1 November 1978Bangkok Christian College But on the finals, all 4 schools have co-hosted By using Chulalongkorn University Stadium as the competition groundSuankularb Wittayalai School
928 November to 6 December 1981Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School
1027 November to 4 December 1982Debsirin SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School
1120 November to 25 November 1983Assumption CollegeSuankularb Wittayalai School
1223 November to 1 December 1984Bangkok Christian CollegeSuankularb Wittayalai School
131 November to 9 November 1985Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School together with Assumption College
Later, the committee organized the Jaturamitr Samakkee tradition football match. Have agreed that if there is a competition every year, it may be wasteful But if omitted every year, afraid that the football match will be absent It was agreed that the Jaturamitr Samakkee Football Tournament will be held every year. In the year without competition, organize the Jaturamitr football home-away competition, which is a competition using only the field in the school.Later, the committee organized the Jaturamitr Samakkee tradition football match. Have agreed that if there is a competition every year, it may be wasteful But if omitted every year, afraid that the football match will be absent It was agreed that the Jaturamitr Samakkee Football Tournament will be held every year. In the year without competition, organize the Jaturamitr football home-away competition, which is a competition using only the field in the school.Later, the committee organized the Jaturamitr Samakkee tradition football match. Have agreed that if there is a competition every year, it may be wasteful But if omitted every year, afraid that the football match will be absent It was agreed that the Jaturamitr Samakkee Football Tournament will be held every year. In the year without competition, organize the Jaturamitr football home-away competition, which is a competition using only the field in the school.Later, the committee organized the Jaturamitr Samakkee tradition football match. Have agreed that if there is a competition every year, it may be wasteful But if omitted every year, afraid that the football match will be absent It was agreed that the Jaturamitr Samakkee Football Tournament will be held every year. In the year without competition, organize the Jaturamitr football home-away competition, which is a competition using only the field in the school.
1419 December to 26 December 1987Debsirin SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School
1515 December to 28 December 1989Assumption CollegeAssumption College
1624 December to 28 December 1991Bangkok Christian CollegeBangkok Christian College
1718 December to 28 December 1993Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolAssumption College
1825 November to 2 December 1995Debsirin SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School together with Assumption College
1913 December to 20 December 1997Assumption CollegeDebsirin School together with Bangkok Christian College
2011 December to 19 December 1999Bangkok Christian CollegeDebsirin School together with Bangkok Christian College
2117 November to 24 November 2001Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School together with Bangkok Christian College
2212 January to 18 January 2004Debsirin SchoolBangkok Christian College
2326 November to 3 December 2005Assumption CollegeAssumption College together with Bangkok Christian College
2417 November to 24 November 2007Bangkok Christian CollegeAssumption College
2521 November to 28 November 2009Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolBangkok Christian College
The 26th competition was originally scheduled for 19, 21, 23, and 26 November 2011, but there was a flood. Therefore resolved to postpone the competition to 2012The 26th competition was originally scheduled for 19, 21, 23, and 26 November 2011, but there was a flood. Therefore resolved to postpone the competition to 2012The 26th competition was originally scheduled for 19, 21, 23, and 26 November 2011, but there was a flood. Therefore resolved to postpone the competition to 2012The 26th competition was originally scheduled for 19, 21, 23, and 26 November 2011, but there was a flood. Therefore resolved to postpone the competition to 2012
2610 November to 17 November 2012Debsirin SchoolSuankularb Wittayalai School together with Bangkok Christian College
2715 November to 22 November 2014Assumption CollegeAssumption College together with Bangkok Christian College
The 28th competition was originally scheduled for 12, 14, 16, and 19 November 2016. But because it is in the midst of condolence for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Therefore resolved to postpone the match indefinitely Initially, the competition is scheduled for 18, 20, 22 and 25 November 2017. But later has to postpone the competition day to a week earlierThe 28th competition was originally scheduled for 12, 14, 16, and 19 November 2016. But because it is in the midst of condolence for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Therefore resolved to postpone the match indefinitely Initially, the competition is scheduled for 18, 20, 22 and 25 November 2017. But later has to postpone the competition day to a week earlierThe 28th competition was originally scheduled for 12, 14, 16, and 19 November 2016. But because it is in the midst of condolence for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Therefore resolved to postpone the match indefinitely Initially, the competition is scheduled for 18, 20, 22 and 25 November 2017. But later has to postpone the competition day to a week earlierThe 28th competition was originally scheduled for 12, 14, 16, and 19 November 2016. But because it is in the midst of condolence for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Therefore resolved to postpone the match indefinitely Initially, the competition is scheduled for 18, 20, 22 and 25 November 2017. But later has to postpone the competition day to a week earlier
2811 November to 18 November 2017Bangkok Christian CollegeAssumption College
The 29th competition was originally scheduled for 16, 18, 20, and 23 November 2019. But because Supachalasai Stadium has other activities besides football competitions and uses the stadium at the same time as the original period of the competition, Pope Francis Traveled to Thailand There is a Mass worshiping ceremony. For citizens on November 21, 2019, at Supachalasai Stadium The competition committee therefore resolved to postpone the competition by 1 week to 9, 11, 13 and 16 November 2019.The 29th competition was originally scheduled for 16, 18, 20, and 23 November 2019. But because Supachalasai Stadium has other activities besides football competitions and uses the stadium at the same time as the original period of the competition, Pope Francis Traveled to Thailand There is a Mass worshiping ceremony. For citizens on November 21, 2019, at Supachalasai Stadium The competition committee therefore resolved to postpone the competition by 1 week to 9, 11, 13 and 16 November 2019.The 29th competition was originally scheduled for 16, 18, 20, and 23 November 2019. But because Supachalasai Stadium has other activities besides football competitions and uses the stadium at the same time as the original period of the competition, Pope Francis Traveled to Thailand There is a Mass worshiping ceremony. For citizens on November 21, 2019, at Supachalasai Stadium The competition committee therefore resolved to postpone the competition by 1 week to 9, 11, 13 and 16 November 2019.The 29th competition was originally scheduled for 16, 18, 20, and 23 November 2019. But because Supachalasai Stadium has other activities besides football competitions and uses the stadium at the same time as the original period of the competition, Pope Francis Traveled to Thailand There is a Mass worshiping ceremony. For citizens on November 21, 2019, at Supachalasai Stadium The competition committee therefore resolved to postpone the competition by 1 week to 9, 11, 13 and 16 November 2019.
299 November to 16 November 2019Suankularb Wittayalai SchoolDebsirin School
302021Debsirin School