Chiangrai United is a professional football club based in Chiang Rai, Thailand, competing in Thai League 1, the top flight of Thai football. The club plays its home matches at the 11,354-seater Singha Stadium. Founded in 2009, the team is nicknamed "The Beetles" and wears blue and white. Owned by the Boon Rawd Brewery, the club has rapidly risen to become one of the most successful and well-run teams in the country. Their golden era arrived in the late 2010s under coach Alexandre Gama, winning the Thai League 1 title in 2019 and the Thai FA Cup in 2017, 2018, and 2020. This period established them as a major force, known for a disciplined and tactical style. The modern era has seen them remain a consistent top-half side, regularly competing for continental qualification. The club boasts a passionate and growing fan base, known for creating a vibrant atmosphere. Chiangrai United is a model of modern Thai football, combining smart management with on-field success.