Khonkaenstar Volleyball Club
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| Full name | Khon Kaen University Khonkaen Star | ||
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| Short name | Khonkaen Star Khon Kaen | ||
| Nickname | Red Dino | ||
| Founded | 2005 | ||
| Ground | Khon Kaen Provincial Gymnasium Khonkaen, Thailand (Capacity: 4,000) | ||
| Chairman |  Panchai Bawonratanapran | ||
| Manager |  Panya Phonyoth | ||
| Captain |  Tikamporn Changkeaw | ||
| League | Thailand League | ||
| 2024–2025 |  Runner-up  2 | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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| Championships | |||
| Thailand League Champion 
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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.[1][2][3]
| Sports team of Khon Kaen Province | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Football | Football | Volleyball (Women's) | 
Honours
Domestic competitions
- Thailand League
- Thai-Denmark Super League
- Kor Royal Cup  Third (3): 2013, 2016, 2018 Third (3): 2013, 2016, 2018
 
Youth League
- Academy League  Runner-up (1): 2019 Runner-up (1): 2019
 Third (1): 2018 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 | Khon Kaen | Khon Kaen Provincial Gymnasium | 4,000 | 2005–Present | 
| 16°23′57″N 102°48′57″E / 16.399275°N 102.815903°E | 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 | Position | Teams | Matches | Win | Lose | |
| Thailand League | 2005–06 | 3rd place | 8 | 14 | – | – | 
| 2006–07 | – | 8 | 14 | – | – | |
| 2007–08 | Champion | 8 | 14 | – | – | |
| 2008–09 | 6 | 8 | 14 | – | – | |
| 2009–10 | Runner-up | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2010–11 | 4 | 8 | 14 | – | – | |
| 2011–12 | 5 | 8 | 14 | – | – | |
| 2012–13 | Champion | 8 | 14 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2014–15 | 3rd place | 8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2015–16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2016–17 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 7 | |
| 2017–18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2018–19 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 7 | |
| 2019–20 | Runner-up | 8 | 19 | 13 | 6 | |
| 2020–21 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2021–22 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2022–23 | 3rd place | 8 | 13 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2023–24 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 11 | |
| 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 | 28 January 2001 | 1.75 | 
| 2 |  Tikamporn Changkeaw (c) | Libero | 12 December 1984 | 1.63 | 
| 4 |  Suphatcha Khamtalaksa | Setter | 28 June 2002 | 1.78 | 
| 5 |  Soraya Promla | Setter | 6 August 1992 | 1.69 | 
| 6 |  Prapatsorn Kongudom | Outside Hitter | 20 July 2000 | 1.68 | 
| 9 |  Hathairat Jarat | Middle blocker | 9 February 1996 | 1.83 | 
| 10 |  Saowapha Soosuk | Opposite | 9 March 2002 | 1.75 | 
| 16 |  Chompunuch Chitsabai | Opposite | 23 September 1999 | 1.75 | 
| 17 |  Kuntida Pongyai | Outside Hitter | 20 August 2007 | 1.72 | 
| 18 |  Natchanun Mora | Middle blocker | 23 February 2001 | 1.72 | 
| 19 |  Apinya Pratibatthong | Opposite | 19 June 1998 | 1.80 | 
| 20 |  Suthina Pasang | Outside Hitter | 28 October 1999 | 1.67 | 
| 21 |  Pimtawan Thongyot | Libero | 30 April 2002 | 1.72 | 
| 22 |  Anongporn Promrat | Middle blocker | 2 March 1992 | 1.82 | 
| 23 |  Nirarach Srikuta | Outside Hitter | 23 November 2006 | 1.75 | 
| 24 |  Pattrathip Santakoon | Setter | 17 June 1996 | 1.65 | 
| 25 |  Kannika Thipachot | Outside Hitter | 3 May 1993 | 1.68 | 
| 27 |  Natthawan Phadtaisong | Opposite | 16 April 2007 | 1.78 | 
| 28 |  Yaowapha Panyabut | Opposite | 28 June 2006 | 1.69 | 
| 29 |  Rawipha Duangpa | Libero | 9 January 2008 | 1.60 | 
| 41 |  Kaewkalaya Kamulthala | Setter | 7 August 1992 | 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
| KKU Khonkaen Star | 
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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 |  Nakhon Pathom Sports Center Gymnasium | Nakhon Pathom | Hand in Hand Ruso RMUTT Vc | 3-0 win | |
| 6 December 2024 | IAM believe Sisaket VC | 3-0 win | |||
| 14 December 2024 |  MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC | 0-3 loss | |
| 21 December 2024 | Kaennakorn -Thailand National Sports University | 3-1 win | |||
| 27 December 2024 |  MCC Hall The Mall Korat | Nakhon Ratchasima | Supreme TIP Chonburi-E.Tech | 0-3 loss | |
| 5 January 2025 | Nakhonpathom SSRU Volleyball Club | 3-0 win | 
Second leg
| date | list | Field | province | rival | Result | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2025 | Thailand League 2024-25 |  Nakhon Pathom Sports Center Gymnasium | Nakhon Pathom | Nakhonpathom SSRU Volleyball Club | |
| 19 January 2025 |  MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi | Bangkok | Supreme TIP Chonburi-E.Tech | ||
| 25 January 2025 | Hand in Hand Ruso RMUTT Vc | ||||
| 2 February 2025 | Kaennakorn -Thailand National Sports University | ||||
| 2 February 2025 |  MCC Hall The Mall Korat | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC | 
Imports
| Season | No. | Name | Position | Country | Competing shows | ||
| Thailand League | Thai-Denmark Super League | ||||||
| leg 1 | leg 2 | ||||||
| 2013–14 | 5 | Đỗ Thị Minh | Outside hitter |  Vietnam | ✔ | – | |
| 6 | Nguyễn Thị Kim Liên | Libero | ✔ | – | |||
| - | Liu Xiaotong | Outside hitter |  China | – | ✔ | – | |
| 2014–15 | 20 | Ivana Luković | Opposite |  Serbia | – | ✔ | |
| 21 | Selime İlyasoğlu | Outside hitter |  Turkey | – | – | ✔ | |
| 2017–18 | 5 | Elisângela Paulino | Opposite |  Brazil | – | ✔ | |
| 2018–19 | 5 | Thaynara Emmel Roxo | Outside hitter | ✔ | – | – | |
| 8 | Paula Ilisandra | Outside hitter | ✔ | ||||
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[4] |  Thailand | 
| 2021–2022 | Em-orn Phanusit |  Thailand | 
| 2022– | Tikamporn Changkeaw |  Thailand | 
Club player award
| Season | Player | Award | 
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 |  Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Libero | 
|  Kannika Thipachot | Best Outside Hitter | |
|  Kaewkalaya Kamulthala | Best Middle Blocker | |
|  Saowapha Soosuk | Best Opposite | |
|  Hathairat Jarat | Best Serve | |
| 2022–23 |  Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Libero | 
| 2019–20 |  Thatdao Nuekjang | Best Middle Blocker | 
|  Pornpun Guedpard | Best Setter | |
|  Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Libero | |
| 2018–19 |  Kullapa Piampongsan | Best Setter | 
|  Tapaphaipun Chaisri | Best Libero | |
| 2017–18 |  Elisângela Paulino | Best scorer | 
|  Tapaphaipun Chaisri | Best Libero | |
| 2016–17 |  Thatdao Nuekjang | Best Middle Blocker | 
| 2015–16 |  Soraya Phomla | Best Setter | 
| 2014–15 |  Wanna Buakaew | Best Libero | 
|  Em-orn Phanusit | Best Opposite | |
| 2012–13 |  Tapaphaipun Chaisri | MVP | 
|  Em-orn Phanusit | Best Spiker | |
|  Tikamporn Changkeaw | Best Receiver | |
| Best Libero | ||
| 2011–12 |  Patcharee Deesamer | Best Middle Blocker | 
| 2010–11 |  Em-orn Phanusit | Best Spiker | 
Notable players
| Domestic Players 
 | Foreigner Players 
 
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References
- ^ เปิดตัว"สโมสรวอลเล่ย์บอล เรดไดโน่ ขอนแก่นสตาร์"
- ^ สโมสรวอลเล่ย์บอลขอนแก่นสตาร์ แถลงข่าวเปิดตัวสโมสร ทีมงานสต๊าฟ นักกีฬา พร้อมชิงชัยไทยลีก 2017
- ^ khaosod. "ทรูฯคว้าสิทธิ์ยิงสด วอลเลย์บอลลีก 4 ฤดูกาล-สโมสรยิ้มรับทรัพย์ 1.6 ล้านบาท". Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "ทัดดาว-พรพรรณ นำทีม! ผจก.ขอนแก่น เผยไม่เสริมต่างชาติลุยตบไทยลีก". smmonline. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.






