Thailand men's national softball team
| Thailand men's national softball team | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Federation | Softball Association of Thailand |
| Confederation | WBSC Asia |
| WBSC World Rank | 27 (31 December 2025)[1] |
| Asian Championship | |
| Appearances | 5 (First in 1985) |
The Thailand men's national softball team is the national men's softball team of Thailand. It is governed by the Softball Association of Thailand (SBAT), which is listed as Thailand's softball federation by WBSC Asia.[2]
Background
Softball was introduced to Thailand in 1951, according to WBSC Asia's member profile for the Softball Association of Thailand, which notes the sport was introduced by Americans teaching at a Thai physical education teacher training school.[3]
Competition history
Southeast Asian Games
At the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, men's softball was contested.[4] Thailand won the bronze medal, defeating Malaysia 9–2 in five innings in the bronze medal game.[5]
U-23 Men's Softball Asia Cup
Thailand competed at the 2025 U-23 Men's Softball Asia Cup (Bangkok area, Thailand). The tournament final report lists Thailand as the bronze medalist and records Thailand defeating Malaysia 5–4 in the bronze medal game.[6]
Results
Southeast Asian Games
| Year | Host nation | Position | RF | RA | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Thailand | 4th | 24 | 31 | — |
| 2015 | Singapore | 5th | 3 | 17 | — |
| 2019 | Philippines | 4th | 0 | 36 | — |
| 2025 | Thailand | Bronze (3rd) | 16 | 30 | Defeated Malaysia 9–2 in bronze medal game |
| Overall (4 appearances) | 43 | 114 | Best finish: Bronze (2025) | ||
U-23 Men's Softball Asia Cup
| Year | Location | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thailand (Bangkok/Pathum Thani) | Bronze | Beat Malaysia 5–4 in bronze medal game; final standings list Thailand third.[7] |
See also
- Softball Association of Thailand
- Softball at the Southeast Asian Games
References
- ^ "The WBSC Men's Softball World Ranking". WBSC. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Softball Association of Thailand (member profile)". WBSC Asia. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "Softball Association of Thailand (member profile)". WBSC Asia. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "Four WBSC disciplines to feature at Bangkok 2025 Southeast Asian Games". World Baseball Softball Confederation. 2025-11-07. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "Philippines sweep Southeast Asian Games Softball medals". World Baseball Softball Confederation. 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "2nd U23 Men Softball Asia Cup 2025 – Final Report" (PDF). Softball Asia. 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "2nd U23 Men Softball Asia Cup 2025 – Final Report" (PDF). Softball Asia. 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-06.