Sanya: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has officially opened the "Thai House" to support Thai national athletes at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, People's Republic of China.
According to Thai News Agency, the opening ceremony was presided over by Ms. Wanida Phansaad, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Mr. Kajthiti Vivadhavanont, Consul General of Thailand in Guangzhou; Mr. Thamawath Wongcharoenyos, Board Member of the Sports Authority of Thailand; Mr. Yosakrai Pienpanichporn, Deputy Head of the Thai Athletes' Delegation; Mr. Preecha Lalun, Deputy Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand for Elite Sports and Sports Science; athletes; and SAT executives. The ceremony took place at The Mangrove Hotel, Sanya City, on April 21, 2026.
Ms. Wanida Phansaad emphasized that the Thai Athletes' Command Center and Sports Science Center, or "Thai House," will serve as a central hub for coordinating and providing sports science services to Thai athletes. The center, operational from April 21st to 29th, 2026, aims to ensure effective support for the athletes. It will feature experts in various sports science disciplines, such as physiology, sports psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, physiotherapy, and sports technology. Additionally, it will include a medical team, nurses, massage therapists, and essential equipment like hyperbaric facilities. Transportation services are also arranged for the Thai national team in Sanya.
The center is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Athletes' Village, offering services to Thai athletes. For teams unable to visit the center, sports science experts will provide on-site consultations. Furthermore, the Sports Science Mobile Clinic will travel to various competition venues, offering crucial support to athletes with limited time or in need of urgent care. This service, proven successful in past major sporting events, significantly aids in enhancing athletes' physical capabilities, improving competition performance, and promoting overall readiness. It contributes to the sustainable development of athletes' abilities and serves as a vital mechanism for nurturing new generations of athletes to meet international standards.
Thailand's unique investment in such comprehensive support, especially with the Sports Science Mobile Clinic, distinguishes it as the only country offering this level of assistance for its athletes at the Sanya Asian Beach Games.