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Top events to watch during the SEA Games
Top events to watch during the SEA Games
Friday 5 December 2025 12:00 PM
SEA GAMES: The upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will no doubt provide a great range of sporting action for enthusiasts to gorge on during its 12-day duration.
Thailand thrash Timor-Leste in SEA Games opener
Thailand thrash Timor-Leste in SEA Games opener
Friday 5 December 2025 09:30 AM
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s U23 men’s football team hammered Timor-Leste 6-1 to get their SEA Games campaign off to the perfect start on Wednesday (Dec 3).
Thais begin bid to end title drought
Thais begin bid to end title drought
Wednesday 3 December 2025 10:11 AM
FOOTBALL: Putting a troubled build-up behind, Thailand go into their opening 2025 SEA Games game against Timor-Leste tonight (Dec 3) with a single-minded resolve to end the country’s gold medal drought at the biennial tournament.
Thais to face Singapore in revised draw
Thais to face Singapore in revised draw
Friday 28 November 2025 01:00 PM
SEA GAMES: Thailand will now face Singapore in the group stage of the men’s football competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games next month following a revised draw.
Songkhla SEA Games events moved to Bangkok
Songkhla SEA Games events moved to Bangkok
Thursday 27 November 2025 12:00 PM
SEA GAMES: Events scheduled in Songkhla as part of the SEA Games next month will be relocated to Bangkok because of the flooding and concerns over the condition of the venues once the water recedes.
Thailand open camp with 100% belief
Thailand open camp with 100% belief
Tuesday 25 November 2025 10:05 AM
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s U23 national football team officially reported for training yesterday (Nov 24) as preparations intensified ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, set to take place in Thailand next month.
Torch Relay signals start of SEA, ASEAN Para Games
Torch Relay signals start of SEA, ASEAN Para Games
Wednesday 19 November 2025 10:00 AM
SEA GAMES: An official ceremony to present the Royal Flame ahead of a multi-city torch relay signalling the start of the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the ASEAN Para Games was held in Bangkok on Sunday (Nov 16).
Thai prodigy Fifa leads the nation’s charge in golf event
Thai prodigy Fifa leads the nation’s charge in golf event
Monday 10 November 2025 10:00 AM
GOLF: Rising star Pongsapak “Fifa” Laopakdee is among seven national golfers who will compete at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after the Thailand Golf Association (TGA) announced its list of players for the biennial tournament on Friday (Nov 7).
Senator slams SEA Games prep
Senator slams SEA Games prep
Wednesday 5 November 2025 10:00 AM
SEA GAMES: A senator has slammed preparations for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, warning that venues are still incomplete with just over a month to go.
Thais, Cambodia to clash in SEA Games football
Thais, Cambodia to clash in SEA Games football
Tuesday 21 October 2025 10:30 AM
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) staged the official draw for the 2025 SEA Games football competitions in Bangkok on Sunday (Oct 19) - but the ceremony unfolded under a pall of controversy after Timor-Leste accused Thailand of shutting its men’s team out of the tournament.
Her Majesty the Queen sets sail for glory and pride
Her Majesty the Queen sets sail for glory and pride
Saturday 18 October 2025 11:00 AM
SEA GAMES: The upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will get a royal touch as Her Majesty the Queen has been confirmed to take part in the sailing competition.
Thai stadiums get mega makeover for SEA Games
Thai stadiums get mega makeover for SEA Games
Sunday 12 October 2025 12:00 PM
SEA GAMES: Major stadiums in Thailand have undergone a huge upgrade ahead of the country hosting the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and the 13th ASEAN Para Games.
Thailand wins back right to host petanque events
Thailand wins back right to host petanque events
Tuesday 30 September 2025 09:17 AM
PETANQUE: A Thai Olympic Committee delegation has successfully negotiated the return of petanque to the 33rd SEA Games after urgent talks in France with the World Petanque and Bowls Confederation (WPBC) yesterday (Sept 29).
SEA Games to go ahead despite political turmoil
SEA Games to go ahead despite political turmoil
Thursday 4 September 2025 12:14 PM
SEA GAMES: The ongoing political chaos will not have any effect on Thailand’s status as the host country for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong said yesterday (Sept 3).
SEA Games opening venue shifted over security concerns
SEA Games opening venue shifted over security concerns
Thursday 7 August 2025 09:50 AM
SEA GAMES: The organising committee for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games has agreed to move the venue of the opening ceremony from Sanam Luang to Rajamangala National Stadium, citing safety concerns for athletes from all participating nations.
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:00 AM
SEA GAMES: Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said a decision to bar Cambodia from the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok rests with the 11 SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member nations.
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
Wednesday 18 December 2024 09:00 AM
SPORTS: Badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on Monday (Dec 16).
Countdown to the ASEAN Para Games begins
Countdown to the ASEAN Para Games begins
Wednesday 11 December 2024 09:00 AM
ASEAN PARA GAMES: The countdown to the 13th ASEAN Para Games (APG13) to be staged in Thailand next year officially began on Sunday (Dec 8).
Thailand’s Asian Indoor Games hosting rights hang in balance
Thailand’s Asian Indoor Games hosting rights hang in balance
Wednesday 14 August 2024 09:31 AM
MMA: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is scheduled to rule on the fate of Thailand’s right to host this year’s Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games tomorrow (Aug 15) without representatives from the host nation being invited to the meeting.
Kunlavut, Panipak take top honours
Kunlavut, Panipak take top honours
Thursday 23 May 2024 09:00 AM
ALL SPORTS: There were no surprises as badminton ace Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit walked away with the top 2023 Sport Writers Association of Thailand (Swat) amateur awards for the second successive year on Tuesday (May 21).

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