Thai Olympics Committee Shocked by Major Sports Funding Cut of 1 Billion Baht

Top Olympic official Chaipark Siriwat revealed that the National Sports Development Fund drastically cut sports excellence funding from 2,200 million to 1,200 million baht, despite upcoming Asian Beach Games and Asian Games. The significant budget reduction mirrors previous funding issues experienced during the SEA Games 2025, with policy-related budgets of 1,600 million baht being allocated to activities like trail running and regional events. Despite financial constraints, Thai athletes previously achieved a record 233 gold medals and 500 total medals at the SEA Games, demonstrating remarkable performance under challenging circumstances.