Thailand tightened its grip on the top of the medal table at the 33rd SEA Games on December 18, 2025, amassing a commanding haul of 196 gold medals, alongside 129 silver and 93 bronze.
The dominant performance kept Thailand firmly in first place, with Indonesia trailing in second on 80 golds and Vietnam close behind in third with 72. Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines also featured prominently among the leading nations.
A major highlight of the day came from the sailing events, where Her Majesty the Queen led Thailand to a historic gold medal in the SSL 47 category.
Competing as the team’s navigator, Her Majesty played a crucial role in guiding the crew to its first victory in the newly introduced event.
The achievement was further underscored by a special medal presentation ceremony, during which His Majesty the King presented the gold medals, marking a significant moment for Thai sailing on the regional stage.
Thailand also enjoyed success on the indoor courts, as the men’s volleyball team advanced to the final after a dominant 3–0 victory over the Philippines. The result keeps the team on course for its first SEA Games gold medal in eight years.
In tennis, Thailand secured one gold and one silver in the men’s doubles competition.
Pruchya Isaro and Maximus Jones claimed the gold medal, while Chawanwat Juntaphadawon delivered a landmark performance by winning Thailand’s first diving gold in 22 years in the men’s 3-metre springboard.
Elsewhere, the women’s futsal team rebounded strongly to defeat the Philippines 5–0 and secure the bronze medal, while the men’s handball team added another gold after edging Vietnam 39–35 in the final.
In cycling, Jai Angsuthasawit finished second in the men’s Keirin to take silver, narrowly missing out on gold against Malaysia. The men’s pursuit team also contributed a silver medal to Thailand’s overall tally.
Football provided a dramatic contest, with Thailand falling 3–2 to Vietnam after extra time in the final, settling for silver. Despite the narrow defeat, the team’s campaign was widely praised.
By the end of competition on December 18, Thailand remained firmly in control of the medal standings, buoyed by strong performances across a wide range of sports.
With several events still to be decided, Thai athletes continue to strengthen the nation’s position as the leading force at the 33rd SEA Games.
