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| Thailand at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | THA |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Thailand |
| Website | www |
| in Nakhon Ratchasima | |
| Competitors | 982 |
| Flag bearer | Boonsak Ponsana (badminton) |
| Medals Ranked 1st |
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| Southeast Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Thailand participated in and hosted the 2007 Southeast Asian Games which were primarily held in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima from 6 December 2007 to 16 December 2007. [1]
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