# Khonkaenstar Volleyball Club

Khonkaen Star (Thai: สโมสรวอลเลย์บอลขอนแก่นสตาร์) or full name Khon Kaen University Khonkaen Star is a female professional volleyball team based in Khonkaen, Thailand. The club was founded in 2005 and plays in the Thailand league.

## Honours
### Domestic competitions

* Thailand League
** Champion (2): 2007–08, 2012–13
** Runner-up (3): 2009–10, 2019–20, 2024–25
** Third (2): 2005–06, 2014–15, 2022–23
* Thai-Denmark Super League
** Champion (1): 2013
** Third (3): 2015, 2016, 2019
* Kor Royal Cup
** Third (3): 2013, 2016, 2018

#### Youth League

* Academy League
** Runner-up (1): 2019
** Third (1): 2018

### International competitions

* Asian Club Championship 1 appearances
** 2013 — 7th place

## Former names

* Khon Kaen (2005–2011)
* SCG Khonkaen (2011–2012)
* Idea Khonkaen (2012–2016)
* Khonkaen Star (2016–2018)
* Thai–Denmark Khonkaen Star (2018–2019)
* Khonkaen Star (2019–2023)
* Khon Kaen University Khonkaen Star VC (2023–present)

## Team colors

Thailand League
* (2024–2025)
* (2023–2024)
* (2022–2023)
* (2021–2022)
* (2005–2021)
* (2013–14)
* (2014–15)
* (2015–16)
Thai-Denmark Super League
* (2013)
* (2014)
* (2015)
* (2016)
* (2017–present)

## Stadium and locations

| Coordinates | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Year |
| 16°24′46″N 102°49′42″E﻿ / ﻿16.412763°N 102.828283°E﻿ / 16.412763; 102.828283 | Khon Kaen | Khon Kaen Provincial Gymnasium | 4,000 | 2005–Present |
| 16°23′57″N 102°48′57″E﻿ / ﻿16.399275°N 102.815903°E﻿ / 16.399275; 102.815903 | Khon Kaen | Khonkaen International Convention and Exhibition Center | 10,000 | 2018–2019 |

## Crest

The club logo incorporates elements from their nickname; The Red Dino and their owner Toyota Kaennakorn.

## League results

| League | League | Position | Teams | Matches | Win | Lose |
| Thailand League | 2005–06 | 3rd place | 8 | 14 | – | – |
| Thailand League | 2006–07 | – | 8 | 14 | – | – |
| Thailand League | 2007–08 | Champion | 8 | 14 | – | – |
| Thailand League | 2008–09 | 6 | 8 | 14 | – | – |
| Thailand League | 2009–10 | Runner-up | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Thailand League | 2010–11 | 4 | 8 | 14 | – | – |
| Thailand League | 2011–12 | 5 | 8 | 14 | – | – |
| Thailand League | 2012–13 | Champion | 8 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Thailand League | 2013–14 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Thailand League | 2014–15 | 3rd place | 8 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Thailand League | 2015–16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Thailand League | 2016–17 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Thailand League | 2017–18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Thailand League | 2018–19 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Thailand League | 2019–20 | Runner-up | 8 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Thailand League | 2020–21 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Thailand League | 2021–22 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Thailand League | 2022–23 | 3rd place | 8 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Thailand League | 2023–24 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Thailand League | 2024–25 | Runner-up | 8 | 17 | 10 | 7 |

## Team roster 2024–25

| No. | Player | Position | Date of Birth | Height (m) |
| 1 | Aonanong Saisri | Outside hitter | (2001-01-28) 28 January 2001 (age 24) | 1.75 |
| 2 | Tikamporn Changkeaw (c) | Libero | (1984-12-12) 12 December 1984 (age 40) | 1.63 |
| 4 | Suphatcha Khamtalaksa | Setter | (2002-06-28) 28 June 2002 (age 22) | 1.78 |
| 5 | Soraya Promla | Setter | (1992-08-06) 6 August 1992 (age 32) | 1.69 |
| 6 | Prapatsorn Kongudom | Outside Hitter | (2000-07-20) 20 July 2000 (age 24) | 1.68 |
| 9 | Hathairat Jarat | Middle blocker | (1996-02-09) 9 February 1996 (age 29) | 1.83 |
| 10 | Saowapha Soosuk | Opposite | (2002-03-09) 9 March 2002 (age 23) | 1.75 |
| 16 | Chompunuch Chitsabai | Opposite | (1999-09-23) 23 September 1999 (age 25) | 1.75 |
| 17 | Kuntida Pongyai | Outside Hitter | (2007-08-20) 20 August 2007 (age 17) | 1.72 |
| 18 | Natchanun Mora | Middle blocker | (2001-02-23) 23 February 2001 (age 24) | 1.72 |
| 19 | Apinya Pratibatthong | Opposite | (1998-06-19) 19 June 1998 (age 26) | 1.80 |
| 20 | Suthina Pasang | Outside Hitter | (1999-10-28) 28 October 1999 (age 25) | 1.67 |
| 21 | Pimtawan Thongyot | Libero | (2002-04-30) 30 April 2002 (age 22) | 1.72 |
| 22 | Anongporn Promrat | Middle blocker | (1992-03-02) 2 March 1992 (age 33) | 1.82 |
| 23 | Nirarach Srikuta | Outside Hitter | (2006-11-23) 23 November 2006 (age 18) | 1.75 |
| 24 | Pattrathip Santakoon | Setter | (1996-06-17) 17 June 1996 (age 28) | 1.65 |
| 25 | Kannika Thipachot | Outside Hitter | (1993-05-03) 3 May 1993 (age 31) | 1.68 |
| 27 | Natthawan Phadtaisong | Opposite | (2007-04-16) 16 April 2007 (age 17) | 1.78 |
| 28 | Yaowapha Panyabut | Opposite | (2006-06-28) 28 June 2006 (age 18) | 1.69 |
| 29 | Rawipha Duangpa | Libero | (2008-01-09) 9 January 2008 (age 17) | 1.60 |
| 41 | Kaewkalaya Kamulthala | Setter | (1992-08-07) 7 August 1992 (age 32) | 1.78 |

### Team staff

| Name | Position | Country |
| Panchai Bawonratanapran | Chairman | Thailand |
| Panya Phonyoth | Team Manager | Thailand |
| Apirat Ngammeerit | Head coach | Thailand |
| Kuhnanon Thongtip | Assistant coach | Thailand |
| Sakol Chankaew | Assistant coach | Thailand |
| Sirisak Loturat | Physiotherapist | Thailand |

## Sponsors

* Khon Kaen University
* Toyota Kaennakorn
* Iam Sportwear
* Singha Corporation
* Bayasita KKU
* Royal-D
* AIA
* ChrispowerTH
* Khon Kaen City Development (KKTT) Co., LTD.

## Position Main

* The following is the Khonkaen Star roster in the : 2024–25 Women's Volleyball Thailand League

## 2020–21 Results and fixtures
### Thailand League
#### First leg

| date | list | Field | province | rival | Result |
| 24 November 2024 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | 3BB Nakornnont | 3-0 win |
| 29 November 2024 | Thailand League 2024-25 | Nakhon Pathom Sports Center Gymnasium | Nakhon Pathom | Hand in Hand Ruso RMUTT Vc | 3-0 win |
| 6 December 2024 | Thailand League 2024-25 | Nakhon Pathom Sports Center Gymnasium | Nakhon Pathom | IAM believe Sisaket VC | 3-0 win |
| 14 December 2024 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC | 0-3 loss |
| 21 December 2024 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | Kaennakorn -Thailand National Sports University | 3-1 win |
| 27 December 2024 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Korat | Nakhon Ratchasima | Supreme TIP Chonburi-E.Tech | 0-3 loss |
| 5 January 2025 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Korat | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nakhonpathom SSRU Volleyball Club | 3-0 win |

#### Second leg

| date | list | Field | province | rival |
| 11 January 2025 | Thailand League 2024-25 | Nakhon Pathom Sports Center Gymnasium | Nakhon Pathom | Nakhonpathom SSRU Volleyball Club |
| 19 January 2025 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | Supreme TIP Chonburi-E.Tech |
| 25 January 2025 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | Hand in Hand Ruso RMUTT Vc |
| 2 February 2025 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | Kaennakorn -Thailand National Sports University |
| 2 February 2025 | Thailand League 2024-25 | MCC Hall The Mall Korat | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC |

## Imports

| Season | No. | Name | Position | Country | Competing shows | Competing shows | Competing shows |
| Season | No. | Name | Position | Country | Thailand League | Thailand League | Thai-Denmark Super League |
| Season | No. | Name | Position | Country | leg 1 | leg 2 | Thai-Denmark Super League |
| 2013–14 | 5 | Đỗ Thị Minh | Outside hitter | Vietnam | ✔ | ✔ | – |
| 2013–14 | 6 | Nguyễn Thị Kim Liên | Libero | Vietnam | ✔ | ✔ | – |
| 2013–14 | - | Liu Xiaotong | Outside hitter | China | – | ✔ | – |
| 2014–15 | 20 | Ivana Luković | Opposite | Serbia | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2014–15 | 21 | Selime İlyasoğlu | Outside hitter | Turkey | – | – | ✔ |
| 2017–18 | 5 | Elisângela Paulino | Opposite | Brazil | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2018–19 | 5 | Thaynara Emmel Roxo | Outside hitter | Brazil | ✔ | – | – |
| 2018–19 | 8 | Paula Ilisandra | Outside hitter | Brazil | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |

## Head coach

| Years | Name | Country |
| 2005–2013 | Banjong Sombat | Thailand |
| 2013–2015 | Apichat Khongsawat | Thailand |
| 2015–2016 | Chamnan Dokmai | Thailand |
| 2016–2018 | Suntorn Phoseeta | Thailand |
| 2019–Present | Apirat Ngammeerit | Thailand |

## Team Captains

| Years | Name | Country |
| 2005–2013 | Em-orn Phanusit | Thailand |
| 2013–2014 | Pornthip Santrong | Thailand |
| 2014–2017 | Kittiyakorn Phansamdaeng | Thailand |
| 2017–2019 | Pornthip Santrong | Thailand |
| 2019–2021 | Tapaphaipun Chaisri | Thailand |
| 2021–2022 | Em-orn Phanusit | Thailand |
| 2022– | Tikamporn Changkeaw | Thailand |

## Club player award

| Season | Player | Award |
| 2024–25 | Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Libero |
| 2024–25 | Kannika Thipachot | Best Outside Hitter |
| 2024–25 | Kaewkalaya Kamulthala | Best Middle Blocker |
| 2024–25 | Saowapha Soosuk | Best Opposite |
| 2024–25 | Hathairat Jarat | Best Serve |
| 2022–23 | Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Libero |
| 2019–20 | Thatdao Nuekjang | Best Middle Blocker |
| 2019–20 | Pornpun Guedpard | Best Setter |
| 2019–20 | Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Libero |
| 2018–19 | Kullapa Piampongsan | Best Setter |
| 2018–19 | Tapaphaipun Chaisri | Best Libero |
| 2017–18 | Elisângela Paulino | Best scorer |
| 2017–18 | Tapaphaipun Chaisri | Best Libero |
| 2016–17 | Thatdao Nuekjang | Best Middle Blocker |
| 2015–16 | Soraya Phomla | Best Setter |
| 2014–15 | Wanna Buakaew | Best Libero |
| 2014–15 | Em-orn Phanusit | Best Opposite |
| 2012–13 | Tapaphaipun Chaisri | MVP |
| 2012–13 | Em-orn Phanusit | Best Spiker |
| 2012–13 | Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Receiver |
| 2012–13 | Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Libero |
| 2011–12 | Patcharee Deesamer | Best Middle Blocker |
| 2010–11 | Em-orn Phanusit | Best Spiker |