Thailand women's national volleyball team

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Association TVA
Confederation AVC
Head coach Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai
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Third
World Championship
Appearances7 (First in 1998 )
Best result13th place (1998, 2010, 2018, 2022, 2025)
World Cup
Appearances1 (First in 2007 )
Best result10th place (2007)
Asian Championship
Appearances18 (First in 1987 )
Best resultGold medal asia.svg (2009, 2013, 2023)
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The women's national volleyball team of Thailand (Thai : วอลเลย์บอลหญิงทีมชาติไทย) represents the Thailand in international volleyball competitions. It is managed by the Thailand Volleyball Association.

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The team won a silver medal in the 2016 Montreux Masters, the best finish by any team outside the Americas, East Asia and Europe. Also, the team took a fourth-place finish in 2012 World Grand Prix. And the team took a bronze medal in Summer Universiade in two times, the best finish by any team outside the world.

In Asia, the team won a silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games and a bronze medal in the 2014 Asian Games. Also, the team won a gold medal in the Asian Championship in three times. And, the team won a gold medal in the Asian Cup Championship. The country has also participated in four World Championships, one World Cup, fourteen World Grand Prixs and two World Grand Champions Cup.

Thailand's women's national volleyball team clinched their 17th SEA Games gold medal on December 15, 2025, defeating Vietnam 3-2 in a thrilling final at Indoor Stadium Huamark. [2]

History

Volleyball had spread into Thailand since before 1900s. In the past, volleyball was a popular sport among the Chinese and Vietnamese. Until there was competition between the clubs and community associations, sometimes contacted to compete in the Northern region, Northeastern region and The Gold Cup volleyball tournament in the Southern Region.

Since 1934 the Ministry of Education published rules of volleyball by Noppakun Pongsuwan. He was an expert person on sports, especially volleyball. He invited a lecture on how to play, the rules of volleyball to physical education teachers. After that, Department of Physical Education had provide an annual girls' volleyball tournament. For the first time, Department of Physical Education had set course of the central physical education school for girls' student to studied Volleyball and Netball.

In 1957, Nawa Akat Ek Luang Supachalasai, Director of the Department of Physical Education had been established the "Amateur Volleyball Association of Thailand" (Thai : สมาคมวอลเลย์บอลสมัครเล่นแห่งประเทศไทย), with the aim to supported and publicized the progress volleyball and managed a 6 players volleyball tournament and the annual volleyball competition in other government office, such as the Department of Physical Education, University Sports Committee, Bangkok Municipality, Military Sports Council, as well as the Thailand National Games volleyball tournament in women's and men's volleyball. [3]

Current squad

Head coach: Flag of Thailand.svg Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai

The following is the Thailand roster from 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League. [4]

No.NamePositionDate of birthHeightSpikeBlockCurrent Club
1 Kalyarat Khamwong L8 June 20061.68 m (5 ft 6 in)264 cm (8 ft 8 in)260 cm (8 ft 6 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Nakhon Ratchasima
2 Piyanut Pannoy L10 November 19891.71 m (5 ft 7 in)280 cm (9 ft 2 in)275 cm (9 ft 0 in) Flag of the United States.svg LOVB Atlanta
3 Pornpun Guedpard S5 May 19931.73 m (5 ft 8 in)288 cm (9 ft 5 in)279 cm (9 ft 2 in) Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Valkyries
4 Donphon Sinpho OH21 June 20041.75 m (5 ft 9 in)300 cm (9 ft 10 in)292 cm (9 ft 7 in) Flag of Japan.svg Aranmare Yamagata
5 Thatdao Nuekjang MB3 February 19941.86 m (6 ft 1 in)308 cm (10 ft 1 in)296 cm (9 ft 9 in) Flag of Japan.svg PFU Blue Cats Ishikawa Kahoku
6 Warisara Seetaloed OH31 October 20051.73 m (5 ft 8 in)284 cm (9 ft 4 in)275 cm (9 ft 0 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
7 Natthawan Phatthaisong OP16 April 20071.80 m (5 ft 11 in)295 cm (9 ft 8 in)288 cm (9 ft 5 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Khonkaen Star
8 Waruni Kanram MB18 September 20041.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Nakhon Ratchasima
9 Jidapa Nahuanong L22 February 20021.65 m (5 ft 5 in)248 cm (8 ft 2 in)241 cm (7 ft 11 in) Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Murov Az Terminal
10 Kanchana Sisaikaeo OH9 June 20061.80 m (5 ft 11 in)296 cm (9 ft 9 in)280 cm (9 ft 2 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Nakhonpathom SSRU
11 Sasipaporn Janthawisut OH10 June 19971.78 m (5 ft 10 in)283 cm (9 ft 3 in)273 cm (8 ft 11 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Nakhon Ratchasima
12 Hattaya Bamrungsuk MB12 August 19931.80 m (5 ft 11 in)292 cm (9 ft 7 in)282 cm (9 ft 3 in) Flag of Japan.svg Queenseis Kariya
13 Kanokporn Sangthong S28 March 20051.70 m (5 ft 7 in)280 cm (9 ft 2 in)275 cm (9 ft 0 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
14 Kuttika Kaewpin OH16 August 19941.71 m (5 ft 7 in)294 cm (9 ft 8 in)282 cm (9 ft 3 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
15 Natthanicha Jaisaen S21 May 19981.72 m (5 ft 8 in)283 cm (9 ft 3 in)276 cm (9 ft 1 in) Flag of Japan.svg PFU Blue Cats Ishikawa Kahoku
16 Pimpichaya Kokram OP16 June 19981.80 m (5 ft 11 in)310 cm (10 ft 2 in)303 cm (9 ft 11 in) Flag of France.svg Vandoeuvre Nancy Volley Ball
17 Nannaphat Moonjakham OP26 October 20041.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Hand in Hand Ruso RMUTT
18 Ajcharaporn Kongyot (c)OH18 June 19951.80 m (5 ft 11 in)310 cm (10 ft 2 in)300 cm (9 ft 10 in) Flag of Japan.svg NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki
19 Chatchu-on Moksri OH6 November 19991.82 m (6 ft 0 in)302 cm (9 ft 11 in)298 cm (9 ft 9 in) Flag of Japan.svg Victorina Himeji
20 Nattharika Wasan MB16 October 20071.84 m (6 ft 0 in)298 cm (9 ft 9 in)292 cm (9 ft 7 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
21 Thanacha Sooksod OP26 May 20001.80 m (5 ft 11 in)283 cm (9 ft 3 in)275 cm (9 ft 0 in) Flag of South Korea.svg Gimcheon Korea Expressway Hi-Pass
22 Nichakorn Wansuk L6 February 20061.57 m (5 ft 2 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
23 Natthimar Kubkaew OP11 July 19991.81 m (5 ft 11 in)290 cm (9 ft 6 in)280 cm (9 ft 2 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
24 Kanyarat Kunmuang MB14 February 20021.85 m (6 ft 1 in)286 cm (9 ft 5 in)280 cm (9 ft 2 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
26 Nutchanat Homphithak OH4 June 20061.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Nakhonpathom SSRU
27 Supawadee Panwilai OH20 July 20071.86 m (6 ft 1 in)295 cm (9 ft 8 in)285 cm (9 ft 4 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Supreme Chonburi
28 Sasithorn Jatta MB9 November 20071.81 m (5 ft 11 in)298 cm (9 ft 9 in)287 cm (9 ft 5 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Nakhonpathom SSRU
29 Wimonrat Thanapan MB2 April 20021.80 m (5 ft 11 in)289 cm (9 ft 6 in)283 cm (9 ft 3 in) Flag of Japan.svg Gunma Green Wings
33 Natnicha Saelao S16 January 20091.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Flag of Thailand.svg RSU IMANE U18
68 Wiranyupa Inchan OP23 April 20021.82 m (6 ft 0 in)290 cm (9 ft 6 in)287 cm (9 ft 5 in) Flag of Thailand.svg Nakhon Ratchasima
00 Wipawee Srithong OH28 February 19991.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Flag of South Korea.svg Daejeon JungKwanJang Red Sparks

2026 Results and fixtures

Summary all tournaments

NoTournamentsPldWLPItSWSLSRSPWSPLSPRRanking
1 VNL 12
2 SEA V.League – 1st Leg 3
3 SEA V.League – 2nd Leg 3
4 Asian Championship
5 Asian Games

Intercontinental tournaments

Continental tournaments


Coaching staff

PositionName
Coach Flag of Thailand.svg Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai
Assistant coach Flag of Thailand.svg Wilavan Apinyapong

Head coach

Former players

Competition history

Semifinalist
   Champions/Gold    Runners-up/Silver    Third place/Bronze    Fourth place

World Championship

World Championship record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Japan.svg 1998 First round13th place30309
Flag of Germany.svg 2002 First round17th place514413
Flag of Japan.svg 2006 Did not qualify
Flag of Japan.svg 2010 Second round13th place9451318
Flag of Italy.svg 2014 First round17th place514312
Flag of Japan.svg 2018 Second round13th place9361622
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Flag of Poland.svg 2022 Second round13th place9451619
Flag of Thailand.svg 2025 Round of 1613th place42287
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2027 To be determined
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2029
Total7/2244152960100

World Cup

World Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Japan.svg 2007 Round Robin10th place11291129
Flag of Japan.svg 2011 Did not qualify
Flag of Japan.svg 2015
Flag of Japan.svg 2019
Flag of Japan.svg 2023 Did not compete
Total1/1411291129

World Grand Champions Cup

World Grand Champions Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Japan.svg 2009 Round Robin6th place505315
Flag of Japan.svg 2013 Round Robin5th place514513
Flag of Japan.svg 2017 Did not qualify
Total2/71019828

World Grand Prix

World Grand Prix record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Hong Kong.svg 2002 Preliminary round8th place909427
Flag of Italy.svg 2003 Preliminary round10th place514313
Flag of Italy.svg 2004 Preliminary round10th place918826
Flag of Japan.svg 2005 Preliminary round12th place909227
Flag of Italy.svg 2006 Preliminary round11th place918726
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Did not participate
Flag of Japan.svg 2008 Preliminary round11th place9181026
Flag of Japan.svg 2009 Preliminary round8th place9451521
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2010 Preliminary round10th place927823
Flag of Macau.svg 2011 Finals6th place13662125
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2012 FinalsFourth place14953021
Flag of Japan.svg 2013 Preliminary round13th place9361120
Flag of Japan.svg 2014 Preliminary round
(Group 1)
11th place9271124
Flag of the United States.svg 2015 Preliminary round
(Group 1)
9th place9361121
Flag of Thailand.svg 2016 Finals
(Group 1)
6th place12210733
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2017 Preliminary round
(Group 1)
10th place9361618
Total15/2514338105164351

Nations League

Nations League record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2018 Preliminary round15th place152131741
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2019 Preliminary round12th place155101733
Flag of Italy.svg 2021 Preliminary round16th place152131140
Flag of Turkey.svg 2022 Quarterfinals8th place13582328
Flag of the United States.svg 2023 Preliminary round14th place122101130
Flag of Thailand.svg 2024 Quarterfinals8th place133101235
Flag of Poland.svg 2025 Preliminary round17th place121111134
Flag placeholder.svg 2026 Qualified
Total7/7952075102241

Asian Games

Asian Games record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Thailand.svg 1966 Round robin5th place514412
Flag of Thailand.svg 1970 Round robinInsufficient information to determine
State Flag of Iran (1964).svg 1974 Did not enter
Flag of Thailand.svg 1978 Round robin5th place514313
Flag of India.svg 1982 Did not enter
Flag of South Korea (1984-1997).svg 1986 Round robinFourth place413311
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1990 Round robin6th place505015
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1994 Round robin5th place514312
Flag of Thailand.svg 1998 SemifinalsFourth place41339
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 2002 Round robin5th place514313
Flag of Qatar.svg 2006 SemifinalsFourth place7341013
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2010 5th–8th places5th place7431510
Flag of South Korea.svg 2014 Semifinals Asian Games Bronze medal blank.svg Bronze642137
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2018 Final Asian Games Silver medal blank.svg Silver761185
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2022 Semifinals Asian Games Bronze medal blank.svg Bronze642127
Total14/16

Asian Championship

Asian Championship record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1987 5th–8th places5th place752Insufficient
information
to determine
Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg 1989 5th–8th places6th place633
Flag of Thailand.svg 1991 5th–8th places7th place743
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1993 7th place match7th place523
Flag of Thailand.svg 1995 5th–8th places5th place642
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg 1997 5th–8th places5th place642126
Flag of Hong Kong.svg 1999 ChampionshipFourth place52389
Flag of Thailand.svg 2001 SemifinalsBronze medal asia.svg Third place642139
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2003 SemifinalsFourth place7431310
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2005 5th–8th places6th place8441413
Flag of Thailand.svg 2007 ChampionshipBronze medal asia.svg Third place7521610
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2009 FinalGold medal asia.svgChampions862209
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 2011 SemifinalsFourth place7341412
Flag of Thailand.svg 2013 FinalGold medal asia.svgChampions871226
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2015 SemifinalsBronze medal asia.svg Third place862216
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2017 FinalSilver medal asia.svg Runners-up862218
Flag of South Korea.svg 2019 FinalSilver medal asia.svg Runners-up642148
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2021 Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Thailand.svg 2023 FinalGold medal asia.svgChampions660185
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2026 Qualified
Total19/223 titles1217942

Asian Cup

Asian Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Thailand.svg 2008 Semifinals Med 3.png Third place642148
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2010 Final Med 2.png Runners-up651157
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg 2012 Final Med 1.png Champions660182
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2014 5th–8th places5th place624812
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2016 Semifinals Med 3.png Third place651175
Flag of Thailand.svg 2018 Semifinals Med 3.png Third place541144
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 2020 Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2022 Semifinals Med 3.png Third place642147
Total7/71 title41301110045

Montreux Masters

Montreux Masters record
YearRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2016 Final Med 2.png Runners-up541129
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2017 Classification round7th place404412
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2018 Did not participate
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2019 SemifinalsFourth place523711
Total3/3414682332

SEA Games

SEA Games record
YearPositionPldWLSWSL
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1977 Bronze medal with cup.svg BronzeNo info
Flag of Indonesia.svg 1979 Bronze medal with cup.svg BronzeNo info
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg 1981 No info
Flag of Singapore.svg 1983 Fourth placeInsufficient information to determine
Flag of Thailand.svg 1985 Silver medal with cup.svg SilverNo info
Flag of Indonesia.svg 1987 Bronze medal with cup.svg BronzeNo info
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1989 Gold medal with cup.svg GoldNo info
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg 1991 Gold medal with cup.svg GoldNo info
Flag of Singapore.svg 1993 Silver medal with cup.svg SilverNo info
Flag of Thailand.svg 1995 Gold medal with cup.svg GoldNo info
Flag of Indonesia.svg 1997 Gold medal with cup.svg GoldNo info
Flag of Brunei.svg 1999 No Volleyball tournaments in this competition
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2001 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold550150
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2003 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold770211
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2005 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold550150
Flag of Thailand.svg 2007 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold440120
Flag of Laos.svg 2009 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold440122
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2011 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold550151
Flag of Myanmar.svg 2013 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold550150
Flag of Singapore.svg 2015 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold440121
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2017 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold440120
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2019 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold440120
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2021 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold550151
Flag of Cambodia.svg 2023 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold550151
Flag of Thailand.svg 2025 Gold medal with cup.svg Gold440122
Total17 titles

SEA V.League

SEA V.League record
YearHostLegRoundPositionPldWLSWSL
2019 Flag of Thailand.svg 1 Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33092
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2 Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33090
2022 Flag of Thailand.svg Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33090
2023 Flag of Vietnam.svg 1 Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33091
Flag of Thailand.svg 2 Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33090
2024 Flag of Vietnam.svg 1 Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33092
Flag of Thailand.svg 2 Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33091
2025 Flag of Thailand.svg 1 Round Robin Med 1.png Champions33094
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2 Round Robin Med 2.png Runners-up32184
Total5/99/98 titles272618014

Head-to-head record

This page shows the Thailand women's national volleyball team's head-to-head record in FIVB and Olympic qualification tournaments.

OpponentGPMWMLSWSL
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 11030
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 440120
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 22061
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 32186
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 615816
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 25124772
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 532139
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 7431610
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 243211568
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 33090
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 11031
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 42266
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 11471725
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 21134
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 175122541
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 11031
Flag of France.svg  France 22063
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 185132142
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 10103
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 222201662
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 262241976
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 7431511
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 11032
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 11030
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 14113640
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 11030
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 440120
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 174131747
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico 981247
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 192171753
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 176112340
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 11030
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 208123143
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 11030
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 11031
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 122101132
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 291282386

See also

References

  1. "The FIVB Women's World Ranking". FIVB. 29 June 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  2. "Thailand edges Vietnam 3–2 to retain SEA Games women's volleyball gold for 17th title". nationthailand. 2025-12-15. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  3. "Team Roster - Thailand". FIVB. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  4. "Thailand Team Roster". FIVB.