The Thailand men's national volleyball team represents
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo ...
in international
volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules. It has been a part of the official program of the Summ ...
competitions and friendly matches, governed by
Thailand Volleyball Association
The Thailand Volleyball Association is the national regulating body for volleyball in Thailand and a member of the International Federation of Volleyball.
External linksOfficial Website
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which ...
.
Competition history
World Championship
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
Asian Championship
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
Asian Games
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
Asian Cup
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
Southeast Asian Games
Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place
World Rankings
* 2011 : No. 46
* 2012 : No. 48
* 2013 : No. 34
* 2014 : No. 37
* 2016 : No. 43
* 2017 : No. 41
* 2018 : No. 43
* 2019 : No. 45
* 2020 : No. 45
* 2020 : No. 43
* 2021 : No. 54
* 2022 : No. 52
FIVB Senior World Ranking - Men as of 1 July, 2017
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Team
Current squad
The following is Thailand roster for the 2022 AVC Cup for Men.
Head coach: Monchai Supajirakol
Former squads
World Championship
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* 1998
1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''.
Events January
* January 6 – The '' Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently ...
— 19th place
*: Lawrach Tontongkum, Yutthapol Jarhenrut, Terdsak Sungworakan, Anusorn Charunsiriwont, Panya Makhumleg
Panya (russian: Панья) is a rural locality (a village) in Leninskoye Rural Settlement, Kudymkarsky District, Perm Krai, Russia. The population was 11 as of 2010.
Geography
Panya is located 28 km south of Kudymkar
Kudymkar (russian: Ку ...
, Attsphon Khemdaeng, Aphisak Rakchartyingcheep, Yuttana Kiewpekar, Yuttachai Ratanawongpak, Waroot Wisadsing, Khomkroch Phayooncharn and Supachai Jitjumroon Supachai or Suphachai ( th, ศุภชัย; from sa, śubha + jaya, italic=yes) is a Thai masculine given name. People with the name include:
* Supachai Kamsab, Thai footballer
* Supachai Komsilp, Thai footballer
* Supachai Koysub, Thai athlete ...
. Head Coach: Kun Xing Wu
Asian Championship
An Asian Championship is a top level international sports competition between Asian athletes or sports teams representing their respective countries or professional sports clubs.
List of Championships (Summer Olympic Sports)
;Aquatics
* Asia ...
* 2007
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— 6th place
*: Theerayut Sripon, Wanchai Tabwises, Ronnarong Jarupeng, Attaphon Khemdaeng, Annop Auttakornsiriph, Kittikun Sri-utthawong, Surachai Churat, Supachai Sriphum Supachai or Suphachai ( th, ศุภชัย; from sa, śubha + jaya, italic=yes) is a Thai masculine given name. People with the name include:
* Supachai Kamsab, Thai footballer
* Supachai Komsilp, Thai footballer
* Supachai Koysub, Thai athlete ...
, Pissanu Harnkhomtun, Sarayut Yutthayong, Supachai Jitjumroon Supachai or Suphachai ( th, ศุภชัย; from sa, śubha + jaya, italic=yes) is a Thai masculine given name. People with the name include:
* Supachai Kamsab, Thai footballer
* Supachai Komsilp, Thai footballer
* Supachai Koysub, Thai athlete ...
and Ratchapoom Samthong. Head Coach: Sophon Panulawan.
* 2009
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— 13th place
*:Jirayu Raksakaew
Jirayu Raksakaew ( th, จิรายุ รักษาแก้ว; RTGS: Chirayu Raksakaeo, born 3 August 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Career
Jirayu played the 2017 season on loan with the Thai club Ai ...
, Montri Vaenpradab, Wanchai Tabwises, Nattapong Kesapan, Shotivat Tivsuwan, Yuranan Buadang
Yuranan Buadang ( th, ยุรนันท์ บัวแดง; born ) is a retired Thai male volleyball player, playing as an outside hitter. He was part of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Sout ...
, Kittikun Sri-utthawong, Piyarat Tunthapthai, Pissanu Harnkhomtun, Somporn Wannaprapa
Somporn Wannaprapa ( th, สมพร วรรณประภา, born May 7, 1988) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games. He participated at the 2010 Asian Games. ...
, Theerayut Sripon and Saranchit Charoensuk
Saranchit Charoensuk ( th, สราญจิตต์ เจริญสุข, born July 20, 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Clubs
* Suan Dusit (2012–2013)
* Sisaket–Suan Dusit (2013–2014)
* Chonburi ...
. Head Coach: Monchai Supajirakul.
* 2011
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— 10th place
*:Jirayu Raksakaew
Jirayu Raksakaew ( th, จิรายุ รักษาแก้ว; RTGS: Chirayu Raksakaeo, born 3 August 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Career
Jirayu played the 2017 season on loan with the Thai club Ai ...
, Montri Vaenpradab, Wanchai Tabwises, Nattapong Kesapan, Kissada Nilsawai, Shotivat Tivsuwan, Yuranan Buadang
Yuranan Buadang ( th, ยุรนันท์ บัวแดง; born ) is a retired Thai male volleyball player, playing as an outside hitter. He was part of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Sout ...
, Kittikun Sri-utthawong, Piyarat Tunthapthai, Kitsada Somkane, Teerasak Nakprasong and Saranchit Charoensuk
Saranchit Charoensuk ( th, สราญจิตต์ เจริญสุข, born July 20, 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Clubs
* Suan Dusit (2012–2013)
* Sisaket–Suan Dusit (2013–2014)
* Chonburi ...
. Head Coach: Monchai Supajirakul
* 2013
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— 6th place
*:Jirayu Raksakaew
Jirayu Raksakaew ( th, จิรายุ รักษาแก้ว; RTGS: Chirayu Raksakaeo, born 3 August 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Career
Jirayu played the 2017 season on loan with the Thai club Ai ...
, Montri Vaenpradab, Wanchai Tabwises, Nattapong Kesapan, Kissada Nilsawai, Yuranan Buadang
Yuranan Buadang ( th, ยุรนันท์ บัวแดง; born ) is a retired Thai male volleyball player, playing as an outside hitter. He was part of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Sout ...
, Kittikun Sri-utthawong, Piyarat Tunthapthai, Kitsada Somkane, Teerasak Nakprasong, Saranchit Charoensuk
Saranchit Charoensuk ( th, สราญจิตต์ เจริญสุข, born July 20, 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Clubs
* Suan Dusit (2012–2013)
* Sisaket–Suan Dusit (2013–2014)
* Chonburi ...
and Phongpet Namkhuntod. Head Coach: Monchai Supajirakul
Asian Games
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until t ...
* 2006
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— 11th place
*: Waroot Wisedsing, Wanchai Tabwises, Ronnarong Jarupeng, Annop Auttakornsiripho, Kittikun Sriutthawong
Kittikun Sriutthawong ( th, กิตติคุณ ศรีอุทธวงศ์; , born 3 August 1986) is a former member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He is currently manager of the club Diamond Food Volleyball Club.
...
, Supachai Sriphum Supachai or Suphachai ( th, ศุภชัย; from sa, śubha + jaya, italic=yes) is a Thai masculine given name. People with the name include:
* Supachai Kamsab, Thai footballer
* Supachai Komsilp, Thai footballer
* Supachai Koysub, Thai athlete ...
, Pongsakorn Nimawan, Yuttana Kiewpekar, Sarayut Yutthayong, Songserm Prasertnu, Supachai Jitjumroon Supachai or Suphachai ( th, ศุภชัย; from sa, śubha + jaya, italic=yes) is a Thai masculine given name. People with the name include:
* Supachai Kamsab, Thai footballer
* Supachai Komsilp, Thai footballer
* Supachai Koysub, Thai athlete ...
and Ratchapoom Samthong. Head Coach: Sophon Panulawan
* 2010
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— 4th place
*:Jirayu Raksakaew
Jirayu Raksakaew ( th, จิรายุ รักษาแก้ว; RTGS: Chirayu Raksakaeo, born 3 August 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Career
Jirayu played the 2017 season on loan with the Thai club Ai ...
, Montri Vaenpradab, Wanchai Tabwises, Shotivat Tivsuwan, Yuranan Buadang
Yuranan Buadang ( th, ยุรนันท์ บัวแดง; born ) is a retired Thai male volleyball player, playing as an outside hitter. He was part of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Sout ...
, Kittikun Sriutthawong
Kittikun Sriutthawong ( th, กิตติคุณ ศรีอุทธวงศ์; , born 3 August 1986) is a former member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He is currently manager of the club Diamond Food Volleyball Club.
...
, Piyarat Tunthaphai, Pissanu Harnkhomtun, Pongsakorn Nimawan, Somporn Wannaprapa
Somporn Wannaprapa ( th, สมพร วรรณประภา, born May 7, 1988) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games. He participated at the 2010 Asian Games. ...
, Kitsada Somkane and Saranchit Charoensuk
Saranchit Charoensuk ( th, สราญจิตต์ เจริญสุข, born July 20, 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Clubs
* Suan Dusit (2012–2013)
* Sisaket–Suan Dusit (2013–2014)
* Chonburi ...
. Head Coach: Monchai Supajirakul.
* 2014
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— 7th place
*:Jirayu Raksakaew
Jirayu Raksakaew ( th, จิรายุ รักษาแก้ว; RTGS: Chirayu Raksakaeo, born 3 August 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Career
Jirayu played the 2017 season on loan with the Thai club Ai ...
, Montri Vaenpradab, Korn Nanboon, Khanit Sinlapasorn, Kittikun Sriutthawong
Kittikun Sriutthawong ( th, กิตติคุณ ศรีอุทธวงศ์; , born 3 August 1986) is a former member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He is currently manager of the club Diamond Food Volleyball Club.
...
, Kittinon Namkhunthod, Yossapol Wattana, Wuttichai Suksala, Kitsada Somkane, Teerasak Nakprasong, Saranchit Charoensuk
Saranchit Charoensuk ( th, สราญจิตต์ เจริญสุข, born July 20, 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Clubs
* Suan Dusit (2012–2013)
* Sisaket–Suan Dusit (2013–2014)
* Chonburi ...
and Montri Puanglib. Head Coach: Monchai Supajirakul.
Asian Cup
* 2014
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— 8th place
*:Jirayu Raksakaew
Jirayu Raksakaew ( th, จิรายุ รักษาแก้ว; RTGS: Chirayu Raksakaeo, born 3 August 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Career
Jirayu played the 2017 season on loan with the Thai club Ai ...
, Montri Vaenpradab, Korn Nanboon, Kissada Nilsawai, Khanit Sinlapasorn, Kittikun Sri-utthawong, Kittinon Namkhunthod, Yossapol Wattana, Kitsada SomKane, Teerasak Nakprasong, Saranchit Charoensuk
Saranchit Charoensuk ( th, สราญจิตต์ เจริญสุข, born July 20, 1987) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Clubs
* Suan Dusit (2012–2013)
* Sisaket–Suan Dusit (2013–2014)
* Chonburi ...
and Montri Puanglib Head Coach: Monchai Supajirakul
List of notable former players
* Yutthapol Jarhenrut
* Attaphon Khemdaeng
* Aphisak Rakchartyingcheep
* Terdsak Sungworakan
* Panya Makhumleg
Panya (russian: Панья) is a rural locality (a village) in Leninskoye Rural Settlement, Kudymkarsky District, Perm Krai, Russia. The population was 11 as of 2010.
Geography
Panya is located 28 km south of Kudymkar
Kudymkar (russian: Ку ...
* Annop Auttakornsiriph
* Pongsakorn Nimawan
* Nutthapon Srisamutnak
* Waroot Wisedsing
* Anusorn Charunsiriwont
* Nattapong Kesapan
* Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai
Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai ( th, เกียรติพงษ์ รัชตเกรียงไกร; RTGS: Kiattiphong Ratchatakriangkrai, born July 17, 1966 in Nakhon Ratchasima), popularly known as Coach Aod ( th, โค้ชอ๊ ...
* Lawrach Tonthongkum
* Somporn Wannaprapa
Somporn Wannaprapa ( th, สมพร วรรณประภา, born May 7, 1988) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games. He participated at the 2010 Asian Games. ...
* Wanchai Tabwises
* Yuranan Buadang
Yuranan Buadang ( th, ยุรนันท์ บัวแดง; born ) is a retired Thai male volleyball player, playing as an outside hitter. He was part of the Thailand men's national volleyball team. He won the silver medal at the 2009 Sout ...
* Phadetsuak Wannachote
* Theerayut Sripon
* Supachai Sriphum Supachai or Suphachai ( th, ศุภชัย; from sa, śubha + jaya, italic=yes) is a Thai masculine given name. People with the name include:
* Supachai Kamsab, Thai footballer
* Supachai Komsilp, Thai footballer
* Supachai Koysub, Thai athlete ...
* Ronnarong Jarupeng
* Yuttana Kiewpekar
* Supachai Jitjumroon Supachai or Suphachai ( th, ศุภชัย; from sa, śubha + jaya, italic=yes) is a Thai masculine given name. People with the name include:
* Supachai Kamsab, Thai footballer
* Supachai Komsilp, Thai footballer
* Supachai Koysub, Thai athlete ...
* Pisanu Harnkhomtun
Pisanu Harnkhomtun ( th, พิษณุ หารคำตัน, born 3 May 1986) is a member of the Thailand men's national volleyball team.
Career
Pisanu played with the club Khonkaen E-Sarn University in 2011. He won the 2010-11 Thailand Le ...
* Ratchapoom Samthong
* Thanapat Yooyen
* Pattharapong Sripon
* Monchai Supajirakul
* Chamnan Dokmai
* Khomkrich Phayooncharn
* Shotivat Tivsuwan
* Surachai Churat
* Wutthichai Suksala
* Sarayut Yutthayong
* Yuttachai Ratanawongpak
* Korn Nanboon
* Khanit Sinlapasorn
* Yossapol Wattana
* Teerasak Nakprasong
* Kitsada Chanchai
* Montri Vaenpradab
* Boonyarit Wongton
* Chakkrit Chandahuadong
See also
* Thailand women's national volleyball team
The women's national volleyball team of Thailand ( th, วอลเลย์บอลหญิงทีมชาติไทย) represents the Thailand in international volleyball competitions. It is managed by the Thailand Volleyball Associatio ...
* Men's Volleyball Thailand League
The Men's Volleyball Thailand League ( th, วอลเลย์บอลชายไทยแลนด์ลีก) is the top-level professional men's volleyball league in Thailand. Contested by eight clubs, it operates on a system of promoti ...
* Volleyball Thai-Denmark Super League
Volleyball Thai-Denmark Super League ( th, วอลเลย์บอลไทยเดนมาร์คซูเปอร์ลีก) is volleyball competition take the top teams from Volleyball Thailand League. First held in 2013, the only wo ...
References
{{Southeast Asian Games men's volleyball winners
National men's volleyball teams
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Men's volleyball in Thailand