Sports Authority Marks 62nd Anniversary With Royal Decorations Ceremony
The Sports Authority of Thailand celebrated its 62nd anniversary with a royal decorations ceremony presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri. Hundreds of executives and athletes received honors including the Order of the White Elephant and Order of the Crown of Thailand, alongside long-service awards and logo contest prizes.
Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri presided over the royal decorations ceremony for SAT executives (2023-2025) and athletes (2025) commemorating the Sports Authority of Thailand's 62nd anniversary. The event, held at Indoor Stadium Huamark on October 22, 2026, was attended by Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phanchareonworakul, Permanent Secretary Phasak Rangsiwathansak, SAT Governor Prodpran Sumanmitr, and deputy governors Surasak Koetchanuk, Dr. Meechai Inwood, Precha Lalun, and Samorn Mingkamloet, along with executives, staff, and project personnel.
The anniversary program began at 07:45 with Buddhist and Brahmin rites at the SAT shrine and the Luang Sukhumnai Pradit statue. At 09:09 a merit-making ceremony was held, followed at 10:30 by the decorations presentation. Honorees received the Order of the White Elephant (Tridhabhorn, Chattrabhorn), Order of the Crown of Thailand (Chattrabhorn), and Order of the White Elephant (Benjamabhorn) across multiple ranks. Long-service pins for 30, 25, and 15 years, outstanding performance awards for 2026, and prizes for the 62nd-anniversary logo contest were also awarded. Dozens of executives, athletes, and staff were recognized across all decoration categories.
