The 2012 Thai Premier League (known as Sponsor Thai Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 16th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 18 teams competed in the league.

Khonkaen, Siam Navy and Sriracha were relegated to the 2012 Thai Division 1 League after finishing the 2011 season in the bottom three places.

2011 Thai Division 1 League champions Buriram, runners-up Chainat and third place BBCU were promoted to the Thai Premier League. Buriram were to merge with Buriram PEA at the end of the 2011 campaign to become Buriram United allowing Wuachon United to take their place in the top flight for the first time.

Updated to games played on Oct 15, 2012
Source: Thai Premier League

The Player of the Year was awarded to Teerasil Dangda.

The Youth Player of the Year was awarded to Chanathip Songkrasin.

The Coach of the Year was awarded to Slaviša Jokanović.