Tourism

Thai Youth Ice Hockey Teams Claim Silver, Bronze in Australia

Thailand's youth ice hockey teams, competing as "Amazing Thailand" with Tourism Authority of Thailand support, won silver in the U16 division and bronze in the U14 division at an international tournament in Newcastle, Australia. The U16 team lost a tight final 2-3, while the U14 side dominated their third-place match 5-2. TAT also used the event to promote Thai tourism through an on-site booth.

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Thailand's youth ice hockey squads, competing under the name "Amazing Thailand" in the under-16 and under-14 age groups with backing from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), brought home medals in both categories from the One Hockey 14th Pee Wee & Bantam International Tournament 2026. The event took place from November 2-7, 2026 at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium in Newcastle, Australia, and featured club-level youth competition with "Amazing Thailand" representing Thailand.

For this tournament, TAT supported the selection of Thai youth ice hockey players to compete as "Amazing Thailand." Team manager "Bam" Janista Lueanchalermwong oversaw the delegation across both divisions: the Pee Wee division (under-14) and the Bantam division (under-16).

The Amazing Thailand Bantam (U16) team advanced to the final after winning all their matches, where they faced the Steelers. The Thai squad fought hard but fell short in a close 2-3 loss to take the silver medal. Goals for Thailand were scored by Phichayaphum Wachirawut and Andrew Phong.

Meanwhile, the Amazing Thailand Pee Wee (U14) team contested the third-place match against the Ice Breakers from New Zealand. Thailand dominated to win 5-2. Master Mavin Muangtan scored two goals, while Master Phana Chirachanyasakul, Master Pongsawat Deeprasertwit, and Master Thanathat Sarawaniyarak each added one, securing the bronze medal for Thailand.

Beyond giving Thai youth ice hockey players valuable international competition experience, the trip also featured an "Amazing Thailand" promotional booth supported by TAT to showcase Thai tourism to tournament participants and attendees through sport.

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