Second round draw of the Thai FA Cup 2012 has been completed. The first encounters are to take place next week on 9 May. Including the top match between PTT Rayong and Sriracha.

Like in recent years, at first a qualifying round in which this year a total of 40 clubs participated, was played. Different to the League Cup, non-league and amateur teams which mainly playing in Khǒr cup, Khor cup, and Ngor cup are allowed to apply and to enter the competition. For the second round, from which then also the Division One league teams enter the competition, a total of 10 clubs qualified from previous rounds.

Though we are already in 2012, however, this Saturday the League Cup final 2011 is on the schedule. Besides, the match between Buriram-PEA and Thai Port marks the end of a nearly 12 month season.

Usually the Thai FA Cup final should form the end of every season in Thailand. Nevertheless, in this season 2011 a lot of things are different. Thus the Toyota League Cup final marks this year season conclusion. And this Saturday we can see a new edition of the 2010 final between Buririam-PEA and Thai Port. The signs for the final is like those of 2010. Buriram is deemed to be high favorite while Thai Port only remains with the role of the underdog. Not much of a change compared to a season ago. But it was Thai Port who last time grabbed the cup.

Buriram PEA and Muang Thong United are the finalists of the Thai FA Cup on 11 January 2012. While Buriram cruised to the final, Robbie Fowler's side had to go over penalties.

After Buriram-PEA eliminated BEC-Tero in the quarterfinal, Army United has been next on the list. Just as against BEC-Tero before, the Buriram boys made short work of Army United and beat them 2-0. At no time Army United even had a real chance and their dream of the final was all over a few minutes after kick off. Dawut Dinket grabbed Obama Florent's shirt in the box while Florent went on for a cross. The referee had no other choice than to award a penalty for Buriram. Thai international Suchao Nuchnum converted from the spot and marked the lead with just three minutes played in the first half. Frank Achempong doubled the lead about 20 minutes later and sealed the final scoreline.

The quarter finals of the 2011 Thai FA Cup have seen all favourite sides cruising into the next round. While Songkhla FC reaches the semi finals for the first time in history.

For the first time in his history Songkhla FC made it to the semi-finals of the Thai FA Cup. With Regional League side Loei City, Songkhla got the easiest draw of all remaining teams. The third Division team from Loei made its way to the quarters by beating teams playing in leagues above them. After an arduous season with play-offs, Loei City might have been be ruined. Despite having the right to play at home and facing journeying visitors, it was not enough to write history to become the first 3rd league side in a semi final of the Thai FA Cup. Though the gap at half time was just one goal, in the end the visitors went away with a comfortable 0-4 win.

Despite the floods in Thailand, two Thai FA cup ties games took place during the week. Current holder Chonburi saw his elimination at early stage whiles 2010 finalist Muang Thong United booked his ticket to Pattaya. However, the biggest controversy might have come from the match between Police United and Buriram-PEA, which was on the schedule, but not kicked.

Chonburi FC will finish the season 2011 without any title. Kicked out of the AFC Cup by eventual winner Nasaf Qarshi, with just a theoretical chance to win the league, failed in the League Cup and now been eliminated by Army United in the Thai FA Cup. With one of their best performances since long Army defeated the 2011 cup winner. After 33 minutes goalgetter Leandro brought the home side up front. Chonburi showed improved in the second half. "Sharks" skipper Pipob On-Mon leveled with five minutes before the end of the game.