SEA Games Organizing Committee Approves Venue Changes for the 33rd SEA Games Following Flooding in Southern Thailand

On 27 November 2025, Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakon, Minister of Tourism and Sports, presided over the 2/2025 Meeting of the Organizing Committee for the 33rd SEA Games 2025 and the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025. The meeting was attended by Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT); Mrs. Prodpran Samanmit, Deputy Governor for Professional Sports and Boxing; Mr. Preecha Lalun, Deputy Governor for Elite Sports and Sports Science; Mr. Tanukiat Chanchum, Manager of the National Sports Development Fund; representatives from sports associations; and related officials. The meeting was held at Meeting Room 109, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Government House, and via video conference (Zoom Cloud Meetings).

The primary agenda item concerned the relocation of sports and competition venues for the 33rd SEA Games 2025 due to severe flooding in the southern region of Thailand, which caused damage and impacted readiness—particularly in Songkhla Province, one of the co-host cities for the Games scheduled from 9 to 20 December 2025.

A total of 10 sports originally scheduled in Hat Yai and Mueang Songkhla Districts, along with one sport in Chonburi Province, were approved for relocation as follows:
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Approved Venue Changes
1. Muay (Boxing)
   Competition Dates: 13–19 December 2025
   New Venue:Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok

2. Men’s Football – Qualification Round
   Competition Dates: 4–11 December 2025
   New Venue:Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok

3. Chess
   Competition Dates: 10–19 December 2025
   New Venue: The Bazaar Hotel Bangkok

4. Kabaddi
   Competition Dates: 11–18 December 2025
   New Venue: Chalermphrakiat Sports Center, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin (Bangkok)

5. Wushu
   Competition Dates: 13–15 December 2025
   New Venue: Government Complex, Chaeng Watthana (Multi-purpose Hall, 2nd Floor, Ratthaprasasabhakit Building)

6. Pencak Silat
   Competition Dates: 13–17 December 2025
   New Venue: IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani, Hall 4 (Bangkok)

7. Judo
   Competition Dates: 11–14 December 2025
   New Venue: Rajamangala Auditorium, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (Bangkok)

8. Petanque
   Competition Dates: 10–15 December 2025
   New Venue: Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage (Bangkok)

9. Karate
   Competition Dates: 11–14 December 2025
   New Venue:Government Complex, Chaeng Watthana (Multi-purpose Hall, 2nd Floor, Ratthaprasasabhakit Building)

10. Wrestling
    Competition Dates: 17–19 December 2025
    New Venue: Pacific Park Sriracha, Chonburi Province

11. Billiards and Snooker
    Competition Dates: 10–17 December 2025
    New Venue: Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani (Bangkok)

The Committee emphasized that these adjustments were made to ensure safety for athletes, officials, and spectators, and to safeguard the international standards of the Games. The Organizing Committee reaffirmed that despite the venue changes, Thailand remains fully committed to delivering an efficient, well-managed, and world-class 33rd SEA Games, reinforcing the confidence of all participating nations.

Source: SEA Games Thailand 2025

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