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Thailand U18 netball team ready for ASEAN Games!
A sports ministry delegation visits the Thai U18 netball team in Chiang Mai as renovations to the aquatics center are examined ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
Thailand U18 netball team ready for ASEAN Games!
The anticipation of a sporting highlight in the region is increasing: the Thai U18 netball team is in the midst of intensive preparations for the 14th ASEAN Schools Games, which will take place from November 19 to 29, 2025 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Last November 4, 2025, a delegation from the Ministry of Sports visited the team's training session at Nontree Wittaya School in Bangkok. Among the visitors were Ms. Chatchaporn Pitaksethiakool, a sports science expert, and Mr. Phromphorn Pojananont, the director of international sports affairs.
The netball players train every day to prepare themselves as best as possible for the upcoming event. This tournament is important not only for the athletes but also for promoting ASEAN solidarity. Loud Southeast Asian Sports News The ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) provide an excellent platform for student athletes to demonstrate their sporting skills in an international environment.
A historic event
The ASEAN Schools Games is an annual multi-sport event for student-athletes from ASEAN countries, organized by the ASEAN Schools Sports Council (ASSC), a non-political organization promoting sports in the region. From the first ASG in Thailand in 2009 to today, the Games have helped promote cultural exchange among young athletes and strengthen friendships between member countries.
A total of 22 sports take part in the ASG, and players can directly compare their performance with their peers from other countries during the competition. This is not just a sporting event, but also an opportunity for participants to gain intercultural experience and further develop themselves in sports.
Progress in the region
As the netball team prepares for the upcoming tournament, there is also news from other areas. On the same day as the training inspection, Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Prompao and Dr. Kong Sak Yodmani, President of the National Sports Authority, presented the progress of renovation work at the aquatics center in Thailand. This project is expected to be completed in time for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
In addition, the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University stands out for its remarkable success. She was able to successfully treat a patient with mitral regurgitation using the innovative MitraClip technique, which enables faster recovery. This was the first case of its kind in northern Thailand and shows the advances in medical care in the region.
Events for the community
A dinner talk on the sustainability of family businesses in Chiang Mai was also held on November 3, 2025, organized by the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce and the Government Savings Bank. At this event, leaders and experts exchanged ideas to explore forward-looking strategies for the next generation.
Amid these exciting developments, Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine also participated in a ceremony to honor the late mother of a staff member. It is remarkable how different aspects of life in Chiang Mai - from sports to medicine - are intertwined, and community involvement is reflected in these events.
The coming weeks promise a lot of activity and interesting developments in Chiang Mai. Stay tuned for more updates about the ASEAN Schools Games and the diverse activities taking place in our city.