The stadium's name honors Prem Tinsulanonda, the 16th Prime Minister of Thailand who was born in the Songkhla province.
The stadium features a coastal location, positioned directly adjacent to the shores of the Gulf of Thailand.
It served as a key venue for the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship, hosting several group stage matches.
The facility includes an Olympic-sized athletics track, making it a site for regional track and field competitions.
The stadium is part of a larger sports complex that utilizes its proximity to the ocean for cooling sea breezes.
It remains one of the largest stadiums in Southern Thailand by spectator capacity.
Tinsulanonda Stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor sports facility located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand in Songkhla. It serves as the primary home ground for the Songkhla FC football team. The venue features a large main grandstand with a distinctive roof structure and a standard grass pitch surrounded by an athletics track. Named after General Prem Tinsulanonda, a former Prime Minister of Thailand and a native of the Songkhla province, the stadium stands as a landmark of local sports culture. It has hosted various national and regional tournaments, including matches for the AFC U-23 Championship. The facility is integrated into the larger Tinsulanonda Park area, which includes recreational zones for fitness and public exercise.
From the elevated outer walkway facing the sea, capturing the stadium grandstand with the Gulf of Thailand in the background.
Check the Songkhla FC match schedule locally as game days result in high traffic and limited parking.
Visit during the early evening to take advantage of the sea breeze and to avoid the intense tropical midday sun.
Carry plenty of water if you plan to jog on the public tracks, as shade is extremely limited within the stadium bowl.
Avoid visiting during the peak heat of the day, as the uncovered seating areas offer no protection from the sun.
Closed for public access during professional football match days and major private athletic events.
Athletic wear is expected if using the track; respectful attire is required if attending a football match.
