Kieran wins third gold, 4x400m relay sets two records, Thai women’s futsal miss gold
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
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Thailand wins gold in 4x400m, Kieran takes his third gold, while women’s futsal falls short. Thailand leads the medal table with 156 golds at the 33rd SEA Games.
On December 16, 2025, Thailand continued its dominant performance at the 33rd SEA Games, claiming numerous gold medals across various sports. Highlights included a historic gold for Kieran Tuntivate in the men’s 10,000m, his third gold of the Games, and the men’s 4x400m relay setting new SEA Games and national records.
Queen leads Thai sailing team to top spot
Her Majesty the Queen continued to lead Thailand’s sailing team to success in the SSL 470 class, securing first place in both races on the second day.
Athletics: Kieran shines, 4x400m breaks records
In athletics, Kieran Tuntivate delivered a gold in the 10,000m with a time of 29:41.82, his third SEA Games gold. Meanwhile, the men’s 4x400m relay team took gold with a record-breaking 3:03.07.
Team sports: Futsal women’s heartbreak, men’s success
The women’s futsal team’s historic bid for gold ended in disappointment after a penalty shootout loss to Indonesia, 11-10, despite a thrilling 4-4 draw after extra time. This marks the first time the women’s team has missed the gold medal since 2007.
Meanwhile, the men’s futsal team triumphed 3-0 against Myanmar, winning their second straight match and topping the group, with a clash against Vietnam coming next.
Weightlifting and Cycling: Thai strength continues
Sarat Sumpradit, the 31-year-old veteran, claimed gold in the 94kg men’s category, marking his first SEA Games gold in 12 years. In cycling, Sarawut Sirironnachai clinched gold in the men’s individual time trial, bringing Thailand’s cycling gold tally to 8, surpassing their target.
Boxing: Janjaem in gold contention
Janjaem Suwannapheng won a unanimous decision to advance to his third consecutive SEA Games gold final, while 10 other Thai boxers reached their respective finals.
Thai medal table – December 16, 2025 (updated at 8.30pm)
Thailand is leading the medal count with 156 golds, 97 silvers, and 65 bronzes. The standings currently are:
Thailand: 156 gold, 97 silver, 65 bronze
Indonesia: 61 gold
Vietnam: 46 gold
Singapore: 37 gold
Malaysia: 30 gold
Philippines: 28 gold
Myanmar: 3 gold
Laos: 2 gold
Brunei: 1 gold
Timor-Leste: 3 bronze
With the competition still ongoing, Thailand remains on track to surpass its gold medal target.
