Thai Mixed Relay Team Wins Silver at Asian Games 2026
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Phuriphol Bunson handed off to Jirapatcha Khao-on-ta, who pushed the Thai mixed relay team toward the finish. Thailand had already earned three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze in athletics. In the mixed 4x100m final on September 29, 2026, the Thai quartet—Natthawart Eiam-udom, Supanich Poolkoed, Phuriphol Bunson, and Jirapatcha Khao-on-ta—started strongly, with Bunson moving up to take the lead on the third leg. However, Jirapatcha was overtaken by China at the line, leaving Thailand in second place with a time of 40.87 seconds—a season best and a new national record. Meanwhile, Suwenrat claimed bronze in the discus throw, ending a 12‑year wait for the event. Phuriphol Bunson will receive prize money from his two gold medals in the 100m and 200m plus this silver relay, totaling five million baht.
