The Chang FA Cup 2016 (Thai: ช้าง เอฟเอคัพ) is the 23rd season of Thailand knockout football competition.

[1][2] The following day however (15 October), FAT appeared to do a U-turn and announced that further discussions with key stake holders would determine whether the league campaign would continue.

These discussions were required as teams that were in the relegation places at the time of the original announcement were voicing their concerns.

[3] After the discussions, FAT decided that the four semi-finalists were awarded 2016 Thai FA Cup co-winners.

[8] Khon Kaen United was suspended from the 2016 campaign due to criminal case with 8 games remaining [9] Following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Football Association of Thailand cancelled the remaining matches and the four semi-finalists were awarded co-winners.