Thai Volleyball Chief Seeks Government Support for VNL 2027
Thai Volleyball Association president Sompon Isbangyaeng plans to seek government support for hosting the 2027 Volleyball Nations League, with Volleyball World interested in bringing weekly matches and potentially the championship round to
Sompon Isbangyaeng, president of the Thai Volleyball Association, is preparing to meet with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to request support for hosting the VNL 2027 tournament. This initiative follows Thailand's women's volleyball team finishing 14th in the 2026 Women's Nations League. Sompon disclosed that Volleyball World is interested in having Thailand serve as host not only for regular weekly matches but also potentially for the championship round. He stated that next year the association will discuss the matter with the tourism and sports minister to secure government backing. Volleyball World has expressed confidence in Thailand's capabilities and is willing to designate Thailand as a host venue. Although the final decision on hosting the championship round still requires approval from multiple parties, Sompon expressed confidence that Thailand will secure at least one week of matches. He emphasized that Volleyball World is ready to give Thailand hosting rights and that Thais can look forward to watching the VNL in their country next year for at least one week.
