A landmark year for Thais by all counts

SEA Games record caps glorious 2025

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Jeeno Thitikul becoming the first Thai golfer to finish an LPGA Tour season as world No.1, sprinter Puripol Boonson breaking the 10-second barrier, and Thailand successfully reclaiming their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games supremacy were among the highlights of an extraordinary year for Thai sport.

Across golf, athletics, taekwondo, volleyball, badminton and even motorsport ambitions, 2025 delivered milestones that underscored Thailand's growing presence on the global stage.

JEENO REACHES SUMMIT

Jeeno Thitikul climbed to No.1 in the women’s world golf rankings for the second time in her career in August and became the first Thai to end an LPGA Tour season as the top-ranked player. Her campaign was defined by consistency and brilliance, capped by a tour-best three titles.

The Ratchaburi native won the Americas Open in May, added the LPGA Shanghai crown in October, and sealed her second consecutive season-ending Tour Championship in November. That victory brought her the richest prize in women’s golf — US$4 million (128 million baht). Jeeno also led the Tour with four runner-up finishes and 14 top-10 efforts, underlining her dominance.

The 22-year-old’s achievements were further recognised with the LPGA Player of the Year award and the prestigious Vare Trophy for season-low scoring average. She broke the longstanding record of 68.70 set by Swedish legend Annika Sorenstam in 2002, cementing her place among the game's elite.

SEA GAMES SUPREMACY