The 2013 season of the Thai Premier League will start on March 2 and 3, the league announced yesterday.
Champions SCG Muang Thong United will begin the defence of their title at home against Army United.
FA Cup and League Cup holders Buriram United will meet newcomers Suphan Buri FC while BEC Tero Sasana will face Chonburi FC in the biggest clash of the first weekend.
The other matches of the opening round are Osotspa M-150 Saraburi v promoted Ratchaburi FC, Samut Songkhram FC v Pattaya United, Insee Police United v newcomers Bangkok United, Chiang Rai United v TOT SC, Wuachon United v Bangkok Glass FC and Esan United v Chainat FC.