Thailand’s women’s volleyball team stunned the continent by winning the 2024 Asian Volleyball Championships in Bangkok. The Thai team defeated China in a closely fought five-set thriller, marking a historic moment for Southeast Asian sports.

Led by star spiker Chatchu-on Moksri, Thailand’s quick and agile gameplay neutralized China’s traditionally powerful attack. This victory comes as a breakthrough for Thailand, long overshadowed by volleyball giants like China and Japan. The success has inspired a wave of new interest in volleyball in Thailand, with hopes high for the 2028 Olympics.