Thailand at the 2018 Asian Games

Thailand participated in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia as a competing nation, from 18 August to 2 September 2018. This is the nation's eighteenth appearance at the Asian Games, since the inaugural games in New Delhi.

Arrangement
Thana Chaiprasit or Big Tom is set to be the chef de mission of Thailand in the 2018 Asian Games, after being the chef de mission of Thailand in previous Olympic Games, Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games.

Thailand participated at the test of event of the Games with 92 athletes and 33 officials from Athletic, Basketball, Boxing, Pencak silat, Weightlifting and Archery in February 2018, and in August 2018, the country will send 830 athletes (445 male and 385 female).

Target
Sakol Wannapong or "Big Seu", Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand set the target for the Thailand Asian Games team to be awarded 20 gold medals and no less than Incheon games (12 gold medals). According to Somphorn Wannasriri, Director of Sports Science Department on behalf of Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), the country is aim to win 17 gold, 15 silver, and 28 bronze medals from 46 sport disciplines.

Media coverage
The Workpoint Entertainment is the first private who hold the broadcast rights of the 2018 Asian Games in Thailand. They will live the opening ceremony until the closing ceremony in Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, by 4 platforms including Workpoint TV, Workpoint Facebook Fanpage, Workpoint YouTube Channel and Workpoint Line Account.

Medalists
The following Thailand competitors won medals at the Games.

Multiple medallists
The following Thailand competitors won several medals at the 2018 Asian Games.

Archery
The National Archery Association of Thailand will enter fourteen archers (eight men and six women archers) into the Asian Games tournament.

Athletics
The Athletics Association of Thailand will enter sixty athletes (thirty-three men and twenty-seven women athletes) into the Asian Games tournament. Key
 * Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
 * Q = Qualified for the next round
 * q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
 * NR = National record
 * N/A = Round not applicable for the event
 * Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Badminton
The Badminton Association of Thailand will enter twenty badminton players (ten men and ten women badminton players) into the Asian Games tournament.

Baseball
The Amateur Baseball Association of Thailand entered Thailand national baseball team into the Asian Games tournament.


 * Summary

The following is the Thailand squad in the men's baseball tournament of the 2018 Asian Games. The team consists of 21 players.
 * Roster


 * Coaches
 * Chaiyot Sirintharanon
 * Masatada Ueno


 * Round 1


 * Round 2 – Group A


 * Consolation round

Basketball

 * Summary

5x5 basketball
The Basketball Sport Association of Thailand will enter Thailand men's and women's national basketball team.

Men's tournament
The following is the Thailand roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Roster


 * Group play

Women's tournament
The following is the Thailand roster in the women's basketball tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Roster


 * Group play


 * Quarter-finals


 * 5–8th place semifinals

3x3 basketball
Thailand national 3x3 team will participate in the Games. The men's team placed in pool A, and the women's team in pool C based on the FIBA 3x3 federation ranking.

Men's tournament
The following is the Thailand roster in the men's 3x3 basketball tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Roster
 * Chatpol Chungyampin
 * Chanatip Jakrawan
 * Guntapong Korsah Dick
 * Nithipol Sawathavorn


 * Group play


 * Quarter-finals


 * Semifinals


 * Bronze medal game

Women's tournament
The following is the Thailand roster in the women's 3x3 basketball tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Roster


 * Group play


 * Quarter-finals


 * Semifinals


 * Bronze medal game

Bowling
The Thai Tenpin Bowling Association will enter twelve bowlers (six men and six women bowlers) into the Asian Games tournament.

Boxing
The Thailand Boxing Association will enter ten boxers (seven men and three women boxers) into the Asian Games tournament.

Bridge
The Contract Bridge League of Thailand will enter twenty-four contract bridge players (fourteen men and eight women contract bridge players) into the Asian Games tournament.


 * Men


 * Women


 * Mixed

Canoeing
The Rowing & Canoeing Association of Thailand will enter fifty-four canoeists and rowers. (27 men and 27 women canoeists and rowers) into the Asian Games tournament.

Men's

 * Kasemsit Borriboonwasin
 * Praison Buasamrong
 * Chanrit Chakkhian
 * Wattana Chitphantulap
 * Phanuphong Jiranarongchai
 * Nattawut Kaewsri
 * Nares Naoprakon
 * Yutthana Porananon
 * Thiraphong Ratkhamhaeng
 * Thoedsak Sonthi
 * Aditep Srichart

Women's

 * Thanyaluk Aoenthachai
 * Kunyatad Boonma
 * Kanittha Nennoo
 * Kantida Nurun
 * Jirawan Phaophandee
 * Wararat Plodpai
 * Jitsupa Prakobtam
 * Orasa Thiangkathok
 * Porncharus Yamprasert

Men's

 * Chaiyakarn Choochuen
 * Laor Iamluek
 * Boonsong Imtim
 * Santas Mingwongyang
 * Asdawut Mitilee
 * Phawonrat Roddee
 * Vinya Seechomchuen
 * Pornchai Tesdee
 * Wasan Upalasueb
 * Natthawat Waenphrom
 * Tanawoot Waipinid
 * Pakdee Wannamanee
 * Ekkapong Wongunjai

Women's

 * Nattakan Boonruang
 * Jaruwan Chaikan
 * Jariya Kankasikam
 * Praewpan Kawsri
 * Saowanee Khamsaeng
 * Suphatthra Kheha
 * Mintra Mannok
 * Pranchalee Moonkasem
 * Patthama Nanthain
 * Nipaporn Nopsri
 * Arisara Pantulap
 * Nipatcha Pootong
 * Prapaporn Pumkhunthod
 * Wanida Thammarat

Cycling
The Thai Cycling Association will enter thirty-seven cyclists. (23 men and 14 women cyclists) into the Asian Games tournament.

Men's

 * Turakit Boonratanathanakorn
 * Thanakhan Chaiyasombat
 * Peerapol Chawchiangkwang
 * Navuti Liphongyu
 * Sarawut Sirironnachai

Women's

 * Chaniporn Batriya
 * Phetdarin Somrat

Men's

 * Jai Angsuthasawit
 * Turakit Boonratanathanakorn
 * Kapunya Worayut
 * Navuti Liphongyu
 * Yuttana Mano
 * Jaturong Niwanti
 * Warut Paekrathok
 * Patompob Phonarjthan
 * Phuchong Saiudomsin
 * Satjakul Sianglam
 * Sarawut Sirironnachai
 * Pongthep Tapimay

Women's

 * Watinee Luekajorn
 * Jutatip Maneephan
 * Chanpeng Nontasin
 * Supaksorn Nuntana
 * Pannaray Rasee

Diving
The Thailand Swimming Association entered four divers into the Asian Games tournament.


 * Men

Equestrian
The Thailand Equestrian Federation will enter eleven equestrians (5 men and 6 women equestrians) into the Asian Games tournament.

Esports (demonstration)

 * Arena of Valor


 * Hearthstone and StarCraft II

Fencing
The Amateur Fencing Association of Thailand will enter eighteen fencers. (ten men and eight women fencers) into the Asian Games tournament.

Field hockey
The Thai Hockey Association entered Thailand men's and women's national hockey team into the Asian Games tournament.

Key:
 * Summary
 * ET – After extra time
 * P – Match decided by penalty-shootout.

Men's tournament

 * Roster


 * Pool B


 * Ninth place game

Women's tournament

 * Roster


 * Pool B


 * Fifth place game

Football
The Football Association of Thailand will enter Thailand men's and women's national football team into the Asian Games tournament.
 * Summary

Key:
 * ET – After extra time
 * P – Match decided by penalty-shootout.

Men's tournament
Thailand competed in the group B at the men's team event.
 * Roster


 * Group play

Women's tournament
Thailand competed in the group C at the women's team event.
 * Roster


 * Group play


 * Quarter-final

Golf
The Thailand Golf Association will enter seven golfers (4 men and 3 women golfers) into the Asian Games tournament.

Gymnastics
The Gymnastics Association of Thailand will enter eleven gymnasts. (5 men and 6 women gymnasts) into the Asian Games tournament.

Handball
The Handball association of Thailand will enter Thailand women's national handball team into the Asian Games tournament.


 * Summary

Women's tournament
Thailand will compete in group B at the women's team event.
 * Roster


 * Group play


 * Semifinals


 * Bronze medal game

Jet ski
The Jet Ski Association of Thailand will enter eight jet-skiers into the Asian Games tournament.

Judo
The Judo Association of Thailand will enter ten judoka. (4 men and 6 women judokas) into the Asian Games tournament.

Ju-jitsu
The Ju-jitsu Association of Thailand will enter fourteen ju-jitsu athletes (10 men and 4 women ju-jitsu athletes) into the Asian Games tournament.

Kabaddi

 * Summary

Men's tournament

 * Team roster


 * Khunakon Chanjaroen
 * Rittichai Jaisai
 * Khomsan Thongkham
 * Teerasak Khunsan
 * Somboon Asa
 * Pramot Saising
 * Sasithon Rungsawang
 * Worawut Chuaikoed
 * Phuwanai Wannasaen
 * Janwit Diskanan
 * Santi Bunchoet
 * Kittichai Kanket


 * Group A

Women's tournament

 * Team roster


 * Alisa Limsamran
 * Namfon Kangkeeree
 * Nuntarat Nuntakitkoson
 * Kamontip Suwanchana
 * Wassana Rachmanee
 * Saowapa Chueakhao
 * Atchara Puangngern
 * Charinda Yindee
 * Panthida Khamthat
 * Kannika Munmai
 * Bencharat Khwanchai
 * Naleerat Ketsaro


 * Group A


 * Semifinals

Karate
Thailand participated in the karate competition at the Games with eight athletes (4 men's and 4 women's).

Kurash

 * Men


 * Women

Men's

 * Seni


 * Tanding

Women's

 * Seni


 * Tanding

Rowing

 * Men


 * Women

Rugby sevens
Thailand rugby sevens men's team drawn in group A, while the women's team entered the group B.

Men's tournament
The following is the Thailand squad in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Squad

Head coach: Tanyavit Kuasint


 * Khomchak Chakrabandhu Na Ayudhaya
 * Sarut Janda
 * Warongkorn Khamkoet
 * Noppasit Kradkrayang
 * Klin Laksanasompong
 * Sichon Nakarin
 * Puvadol Palukpetch
 * Panupong Puangpun
 * Wuttipong Sakunthingthong
 * Sumet Thammaporn
 * Akarin Thitisakulvit
 * Chatree Wannadit


 * Group A


 * Quarterfinal


 * Classification semifinal (5–8)


 * Seventh place game

Women's tournament
The following is the Thailand squad in the women's rugby sevens tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Squad

Head coach: 🇯🇵 Tetsuhiro Onaka


 * Butsaya Bunrak
 * Piyamat Chomphumee
 * Thanaporn Huankid
 * Uthumporn Liamrat
 * Wannaree Meechok
 * Ruksina Navakaew
 * Jeeraporn Peerabunanon
 * Tidarat Sawatnam
 * Rasamee Sisongkham
 * Thanachporn Wandee
 * Rattanaporn Wittayaronnayut
 * Chitchanok Yusri


 * Group B


 * Quarterfinal


 * Semifinal


 * Bronze medal game

Sailing

 * Men


 * Women


 * Mixed

Sambo
Key:
 * SU – Won by submission.

Sepak takraw
The Takraw Association of Thailand will enter four events from six events into the Asian Games tournament. The four events will be Men's duo regu, Men's team, Women's duo regu and Women's team. This will be the first time that Thailand enter duo regu events in twelve years after the host rejected the regu events. Thai's sepak takraw team will consist of 27 athletes (15 men's and 12 female) under coach Kamon Tankimhong. Thailand target with four gold medals.

Sport climbing

 * Speed


 * Speed relay


 * Combined

Squash

 * Singles


 * Team

Men's

 * Singles
 * Team

Women's

 * Singles
 * Team

Tennis

 * Men


 * Women


 * Mixed

Indoor

 * Summary

Men's tournament
The following is the Thai roster in the men's volleyball tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Team roster

Head coach: Monchai Supajirakul
 * Group play


 * Playoffs


 * Classification 7th–12th


 * 7th–10th semifinals


 * 7th place match

Women's tournament
The following is the Thai roster in the women's volleyball tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Team roster

Head coach: Danai Sriwatcharamethakul
 * Group play


 * Quarter-finals


 * Semifinals


 * Gold medal game

Water polo
Key:
 * Summary
 * FT – After full time.
 * P – Match decided by penalty-shootout.

Women's tournament
The following is the Thai roster in the women's water polo tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.
 * Team roster


 * Round robin