Chiangrai United is a professional soccer club based in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The club was founded in 2009 and has since become one of the prominent teams in Thai football. They play their home matches at the Singha Stadium, which has a capacity of around 11,354 spectators. Chiangrai United is nicknamed "The Beetles" due to the club's association with the local agricultural industry, particularly beetroot farming. In terms of major accomplishments, Chiangrai United achieved their first major success in 2017 when they won the Thai FA Cup, securing a spot in the AFC Champions League for the following season. They went on to make history by becoming the first Thai club to reach the final of the AFC Cup in 2019, narrowly losing to Al-Ahed. These achievements have solidified Chiangrai United's position as a competitive force in Thai football.