Prime Minister praises the achievements of Thai athletes in the SEA Games

BANGKOK, May 17 – A government spokesman revealed that the Prime Minister admired the achievements of Thai athletes in the 32nd SEA Games, which ended with pride. Confident in Thailand's readiness to be the next host

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Appreciate the achievements of Thai athletes at the 32nd SEA Games (SEA Games 2023) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After joining in following and sending encouragement to all parties continuously This year, Thailand has won many sports events. A total of 312 medals were awarded, comprising 108 gold medals, 96 silver medals and 108 bronze medals, emphasizing the country's pride in athlete potential, while Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan and related agencies as a representative to attend the closing ceremony of the competition to receive the flag as the next host

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said today (May 17, 2023) was the last day of the 32nd SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In which the host country has a beautiful closing ceremony, the SEA Games held between 5 – 17 May 2023 include 38 types of sports for the Thai national team, a total of 877 people representing the country participating in the competition. Have a proud achievement Received a total of 312 medals, comprising 108 gold medals, 96 silver medals and 108 bronze medals, resulting in Thailand being in second place in the summary of the medals received. with Vietnam ranked first and Cambodia ranked third. After the competition, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit attended the closing ceremony of the 32nd SEA Games at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Bangkok. Phnom Penh, Cambodia

On this occasion, at the end of the closing ceremony Thailand will perform at the next host country flag receiving ceremony in the show "Sawasdee Sea Games" designed and performed by Thai dance lovers group “Kid Plus Sipp” won Thailand's Got Talent Season 1 competition in 2011 with over a hundred actors and crews showing their potential in Thai arts and culture through modern and exotic performances that impressed the audience. spectacularly

Thailand will host the 33rd SEA Games (SEA Games 2025) in 2025 or in the next 2 years between 9 and 20 December 2025 (according to the resolution of the Sports Committee of Thailand on 25 January 2025). 2023) by using Bangkok, Chonburi, Songkhla as the 3 main provinces in organizing the competition, including Nakhon Ratchasima will be the province to host the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025 between 20 – 26 January 2026 as well

“The Prime Minister followed up on the recent SEA Games. Encouragement for all athletes And thank you to all parties who have continuously pushed Thai athletes. Appreciate the Thai athletes who can do excellent work. make Thai people proud It is another example that reflects the diversity of Thai athletes in all types of sports. It also demonstrates the continued development of human resources in sports and will result in more competitions in the future. Ready to confirm that Thailand is ready to host the 33rd SEA Games, which is another opportunity to showcase the country's potential in organizing sporting events at an international level,” said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency