Bangkok: The Thai national taekwondo team has returned to Thailand after participating in the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships held in Wuxi, China. Their arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport was marked by a warm welcome from Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, President of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand.

According to Thai News Agency, the team sent a total of 10 athletes to compete, comprising five male and five female athletes. Among them, “Yu” Banlang Thapthimdaeng achieved a significant milestone by securing a world championship title in the men’s 68 kg category. This victory marks him as Thailand’s sixth world champion in taekwondo.

Banlang expressed his satisfaction, recalling that he was the runner-up at the world championships two years ago. He had set his sights on becoming the world champion this time and is now delighted to have achieved his goal. Looking ahead, he is focused on preparing for the upcoming SEA Games, where he aims to win a gold medal.