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.
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.
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 Educationhad 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.[1]
Medals
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nations League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| World Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| World Grand Champions Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| World Grand Prix | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olympic Qualification | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Montreux Volley Masters | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Southeast Asian Games | 16 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| SEA V.League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Asian Cup | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Summer Universiade | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 25 | 7 | 14 | 46 |
Current squad
The following is the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League[2]
Head coach: 
Nataphon Srisamutnak
| No. | Name | Position | Date of Birth | Height | Weight | Spike | Block | 2023–24 Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipawee Srithong | OH | 28 January 1999 | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 288 cm (9 ft 5 in) | 279 cm (9 ft 2 in) |  Suwon Hyundai Hillstate |
| 2 | Piyanut Pannoy (c) | L | 10 November 1989 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 280 cm (9 ft 2 in) | 275 cm (9 ft 0 in) |  Azerrail Baku |
| 3 | Pornpun Guedpard | S | 5 May 1993 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 288 cm (9 ft 5 in) | 279 cm (9 ft 2 in) | Hwaseong IBK Altos |
| 4 | Donphon Sinpho | S | 21 June 2004 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 300 cm (9 ft 10 in) | 292 cm (9 ft 7 in) | Nakhon Ratchasima QminC |
| 5 | Thatdao Nuekjang | MB | 3 February 1994 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | 72 kg (159 lb) | 308 cm (10 ft 1 in) | 296 cm (9 ft 9 in) |  Hitachi Rivale |
| 6 | Warisara Seetaloed | OH | 31 October 2005 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 61 kg (134 lb) | 284 cm (9 ft 4 in) | 275 cm (9 ft 0 in) |  Ninh Bình LienvietPostbank |
| 7 | Waruni Kanram | MB | 18 September 2004 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | 67 kg (148 lb) | Nakhon Ratchasima QminC | ||
| 8 | Kanyarat Khunmuang | MB | 14 October 2002 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | 286 cm (9 ft 5 in) | 280 cm (9 ft 2 in) | Supreme TIP Chonburi-E.Tech |
| 9 | Jidapa Nahuanong | L | 22 February 2002 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 53 kg (117 lb) | 248 cm (8 ft 2 in) | 241 cm (7 ft 11 in) | Diamond Food–Fine Chef |
| 10 | Darin Pinsuwan | OH | 30 October 1994 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | 294 cm (9 ft 8 in) | 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) | GS Caltex Seoul Kixx |
| 11 | Sasipaporn Janthawisut | OH | 10 June 1997 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 283 cm (9 ft 3 in) | 273 cm (8 ft 11 in) | Nakhon Ratchasima QminC |
| 12 | Hattaya Bamrungsuk | MB | 12 August 1993 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 73 kg (161 lb) | 292 cm (9 ft 7 in) | 282 cm (9 ft 3 in) | Toyota Auto Body Queenseis |
| 13 | Kanokporn Sangthong | S | 28 March 2005 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 280 cm (9 ft 2 in) | 275 cm (9 ft 0 in) | Supreme TIP Chonburi-E.Tech |
| 14 | Siriwan Deekaew | OH | 13 November 2004 | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | 67 kg (148 lb) | Bộ Tư lệnh Thông tin | ||
| 15 | Natthanicha Jaisaen | S | 21 May 1998 | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | 283 cm (9 ft 3 in) | 276 cm (9 ft 1 in) | Than Quang Ninh |
| 16 | Pimpichaya Kokram | OP | 16 June 1998 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 293 cm (9 ft 7 in) | 283 cm (9 ft 3 in) | Kurobe AquaFairies |
| 18 | Ajcharaporn Kongyot | OH | 18 June 1995 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 310 cm (10 ft 2 in) | 300 cm (9 ft 10 in) | NEC Red Rockets |
| 19 | Chatchu-on Moksri | OH | 6 November 1999 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 302 cm (9 ft 11 in) | 298 cm (9 ft 9 in) | Victorina Himeji |
| 20 | Supattra Pairoj | L | 27 June 1990 | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 275 cm (9 ft 0 in) | 265 cm (8 ft 8 in) | Supreme TIP Chonburi-E.Tech |
| 21 | Thanacha Sooksod | OP | 26 May 2000 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | 283 cm (9 ft 3 in) | 275 cm (9 ft 0 in) | Gimcheon Korea Expressway Hi-Pass |
| 23 | Kuttika Kaewpin | OH | 16 August 1994 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | 56 kg (123 lb) | 294 cm (9 ft 8 in) | 282 cm (9 ft 3 in) | Kinh Bac Bac Ninh |
| 24 | Tichakorn Boonlert | MB | 21 March 2001 | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | 78 kg (172 lb) | 294 cm (9 ft 8 in) | 285 cm (9 ft 4 in) | Diamond Food–Fine Chef |
| 25 | Wiranyupa Inchan | OP | 23 April 2002 | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | 290 cm (9 ft 6 in) | 287 cm (9 ft 5 in) | Diamond Food–Fine Chef |
| 29 | Wimonrat Thanapan | MB | 2 April 2002 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | 289 cm (9 ft 6 in) | 283 cm (9 ft 3 in) | Toray Arrows |
| 99 | Jarasporn Bundasak | MB | 1 March 1993 | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | 67 kg (148 lb) | 305 cm (10 ft 0 in) | 290 cm (9 ft 6 in) | Nakhon Ratchasima QminC |
2024 Results and fixtures
Summary all tournaments
Intercontinental tournaments
| FIVB Nations League | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent | Date | Result | Set | Location | Round | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Total | |||||
 USA | May 15, 2024 |  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Preliminary round | |||||||
 Serbia | May 17, 2024 | |||||||||
 Canada | May 18, 2024 | |||||||||
| Korea | May 19, 2024 | |||||||||
 Dominican Republic | May 28, 2024 |  Macau, China | ||||||||
 France | May 31, 2024 | |||||||||
 China | June 1, 2024 | |||||||||
| Brazil | June 2, 2024 | |||||||||
 Türkiye | June 12, 2024 |  Hong Kong , China | ||||||||
 Bulgaria | June 13, 2024 | |||||||||
 Poland | June 15, 2024 | |||||||||
 Germany | June 16, 2024 | |||||||||
Continental tournaments
| SEA V.League | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent | Date | Result | Set | Location | Round | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Total | |||||
| August 2, 2024 | Vietnam | Leg 1 | ||||||||
| August 3, 2024 | ||||||||||
| August 4, 2024 | ||||||||||
| August 9, 2024 | Thailand | Leg 2 | ||||||||
| August 10, 2024 | ||||||||||
| August 11, 2024 | ||||||||||
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Nataphon Srisamutnak |
| Assistant coach | Wilavan Apinyapong |
Head coach
Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai (1998–2016)- Nataphon Srisamutnak (2002–2005, 2024–present)
- Kittikun Sriutthawong (At VNL 2021)
- Danai Sriwatcharamethakul (2016–2024)
Former players
- Amporn Hyapha
- Anna Paijinda
- Bhudsabun Prasaengkaew
- Bouard Lithawat
- Chitaporn Kamlangmak
- Em-orn Phanusit
- Gullapa Piampongsan
- Jutarat Montripila
- Kamonporn Sukmak
- Karina Krause
- Laddawan Srisakorn
- Likhit Namsen
- Malika Kanthong
- Malinee Kongtan
- Nantakan Petchplay
- Narumon Khanan
- Nuttaporn Sanitklang
- Nootsara Tomkom
- Nurak Nokputta
- Onuma Sittirak
- Parinya Pankaew
- Patcharee Sangmuang
- Piyamas Koijapo
- Pleumjit Thinkaow
- Prim Intawong
- Rasamee Supamool
- Rattanaporn Sanuanram
- Saranya Srisakorn
- Saymai Paladsrichuay
- Sineenat Phocharoen
- Sirima Manakij
- Sommai Niyompon
- Sontaya Keawbundit
- Soraya Phomla
- Suphap Phongthong
- Tapaphaipun Chaisri
- Tikamporn Changkeaw
- Utaiwan Kaensing
- Wanitchaya Luangtonglang
- Wanlapa Jid-ong
- Wanna Buakaew
- Warapan Thinprabat
- Wilavan Apinyapong
- Wisuta Heebkaew
Competition history
World Championship
1998 — 13th place
2002 — 17th place- 2010 — 13th place
2014 — 17th place- 2018 — 13th place
2022 — 13th place
World Cup
- 2007 — 10th place
FIVB Olympic Qualification Tournament
World Grand Champions Cup
World Grand Prix
2002 — 8th place
2003 — 10th place- 2004 — 10th place
- 2005 — 12th place
- 2006 — 11th place
- 2008 — 11th place
- 2009 — 8th place
2010 — 10th place
2011 — 6th place- 2012 — 4th place
- 2013 — 13th place
- 2014 — 11th place
2015 — 9th place- 2016 — 6th place
- 2017 — 10th place
Nations League
- 2018 — 15th place
- 2019 — 12th place
- 2020 — Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2021 — 16th place
2022 — 8th place- 2023 — 14th place
- 2024 —
Montreux Masters
Asian Games
- 1966 — 5th place
- 1970 — 5th place
- 1978 — 5th place
1986 — 4th place- 1990 — 6th place
- 1994 — 5th place
- 1998 — 4th place
- 2002 — 5th place
2006 — 4th place- 2010 — 5th place
- 2014 —
Bronze Medal 
2018 — 
Silver Medal- 2022 — Bronze Medal
Asian Championship
- 1987 — 5th place
1989 — 6th place- 1991 — 7th place
- 1993 — 7th place
- 1995 — 5th place
1997 — 5th place- 1999 — 4th place
- 2001 —
Bronze Medal 
2003 — 4th place- 2005 — 6th place
- 2007 — Bronze Medal
- 2009 —
Gold Medal 
2011 — 4th place- 2013 — Gold Medal
- 2015 — Bronze Medal
- 2017 —
Silver Medal - 2019 — Silver Medal
- 2021 — Cancelled
- 2023 — Gold Medal
Asian Cup
- 2008 — Bronze Medal
- 2010 — Silver Medal
2012 — Gold Medal- 2014 — 5th place
- 2016 — Bronze Medal
- 2018 — Bronze Medal
- 2020 — Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2022 — Bronze Medal
Southeast Asian Games
1977 — 
Bronze Medal- 1979 —TBA
- 1981 —TBA
1983 — 4th place- 1985 —
Silver Medal - 1987 — Bronze Medal
- 1989 —
Gold Medal - 1991 — Gold Medal
- 1993 — Silver Medal
- 1995 — Gold Medal
- 1997 — Gold Medal
- 2001 — Gold Medal
- 2003 — Gold Medal
- 2005 — Gold Medal
- 2007 — Gold Medal
2009 — Gold Medal- 2011 — Gold Medal
2013 — Gold Medal- 2015 — Gold Medal
- 2017 — Gold Medal
- 2019 — Gold Medal
- 2021 — Gold Medal
2023 — Gold Medal
