The 49th National Games, “Chanth Games,” held in Chanthaburi Province, concluded on December 20, with Bangkok securing the overall championship for the 15th consecutive time. The capital city’s athletes dominated the medal tally with 144 gold, 141 silver, and 134 bronze medals.
Top 5 Medal Rankings:
- Bangkok: 144 gold
- Chonburi: 56 gold
- Host Chanthaburi: 52 gold
- Nakhon Si Thammarat: 30 gold
- Chiang Mai: 26 gold
Several provinces failed to secure a gold medal, including:
- Kalasin: 4 silver, 3 bronze
- Nakhon Phanom: 3 silver, 7 bronze
- Bueng Kan: 2 silver, 6 bronze
Bangkok’s continued dominance reflects the capital’s robust sports development programs and consistent investment in its athletes.