Nong Bua Pitchaya

The beginning and professionalism at the club

The club was formed by Sports Association of Nong Bua Lamphu Province in 2010 as Nongbua Lamphu United. Nong Bua Lamphu mayor Watchara Leeprasert became the first club chairman, while Suthin Srithong was the first coach and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) was the club sponsor. The club entered the Thai Division 2 League (North Eastern Region) 2010 season, the third tier of the Thai football league system with the revamped name EGAT Nongbua Lamphu United and received the nickname Phu Phan Kham Thunder. On 14 February, Nongbua played their first ever game against Udon Thani at Institute of Physical Education Udon Thani Stadium, which ended in a 0–1 win. At the end of 2010 season, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) didn't renew a sponsorship agreement. Club changed their badge and name to Nongbua Lamphu Football Club in 2011 season and received the new nickname Electric eel.

Nongbua played their first-ever match in the 2011 Thai League Cup on 18 May and lost to Yasothon United 7–4 in first qualifying round. In the league they finished 12th. In 2012 season they had a financial problems, but finished 12th again. During the 2013 season, a dismal form saw the team go bottom of table with 24 points from 30 games, finishing 15th. The club was forced to search for new owners. During the 2014 season, Suthep Poomongkolsuriya, owner of Pitchayabundit College, a private university in Nong Bua Lamphu, completed takeover of the club.

First title and new stadium (2015–present)

In the 2015 season, the club changed their badge and name to Nongbua Pitchaya. Nongbua had their first match in the Thai FA Cup on 24 June 2015 in the second round and they drew against Kamphaengphet 1–1, before losing in a penalty shoot-out. In the league, they finished 8th in Division 2 Northeast. In 2016 season, Nongbua relocated to the northern region. They qualified to Division 2 Champions League round as winner of Northern zone. In the league round, Nongbua qualified to semi-final, but following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Football Association of Thailand cancelled the remaining matches. The club was promoted after the drawing of lots with Kasetsart and Trat.

Rise of Nongbua

Nongbua's first football stadium was completed for the Thai League 2 in 2020. Nongbua went on to win the 2020–21 Thai League 2 in March 2021, earning promotion to the Thai League 1 for the first time in their history.