“Juthathip” claimed the women's road race gold, marking the ninth gold medal for Thailand's cycling team in the SEA Games.
“Beez” Juthathip Maneephan continued her outstanding performance by winning the women's individual road race gold medal. This victory marked the ninth gold for Thailand's cycling team and her second gold at the 33rd SEA Games. She also announced her aim to win a third gold in the track cycling scratch race scheduled for 18 Dec 2025 at the Huamark Velodrome. Meanwhile, “Sergeant Muek” revealed that Thai cyclists have performed excellently, earning 9 golds, 4 silvers, and 2 bronzes, exceeding their target. Five more track events remain, with hopeful contender “TJ” Jai Angsuthasawit competing in the men's keirin.
On 17 Dec 2025, the 33rd SEA Games cycling road event featured one gold medal contest in the women's individual road race. The route spanned 131.2 kilometers, starting from the Kamol Sports Complex in Nong Chok District, Bangkok, and finishing at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in Nakhon Nayok Province. The race start ceremony was honored by “Sergeant Muek” General Decha Hemkrasri, Vice President of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), President of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF), and President of the Cycling Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, along with the association's executive committee.
The women's road race included 25 athletes from 7 nations: Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. Thailand's team featured “Beez” Lt. Juthathip Maneephan, “Jing” Lt. Col. Chanpeng Nontasin, “Pear” Sergeant Petchdarin Somrat, “Beam” Corporal Chaniporn Battraya, and “Tan” Kamonrada Khaoplod.
Throughout the race, riders alternated in attacking and breaking away, but due to the long distance, aggressive moves were limited. In the final 7 kilometers, Nguyen Thi That from Vietnam, a familiar rival of Juthathip, launched a solo escape. Juthathip closely pursued her until 200 meters before the finish, when Nguyen exhausted herself, allowing Juthathip to sprint past and claim gold in a time of 3:56:20. This was Thailand cycling's ninth gold and Juthathip's second at the Games. Silver went to Nur Isya Muhamad Zubir of Malaysia, and bronze to Delia Priatni Agustina of Indonesia, who finished with the same time. Nguyen Thi That placed fourth.
The medal ceremony was attended by General Decha Hemkrasri, President of the Cycling Association of Thailand, along with Lieutenant General Polsak Sriphen, Vice President of the Cycling Association, and Lieutenant General Ajin Patamajit, Commander of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, who presented the awards to the athletes.
After the race, General Decha expressed his joy over Juthathip's successful gold medal in the women's road race. He followed the race closely from Kamol Sports Complex to the academy and had always had confidence in her. He praised Juthathip and the other cyclists for their efforts in securing the ninth gold medal, surpassing their initial target of six golds. However, he noted there are still five track events left, with hopeful contender “TJ” Jai Angsuthasawit competing in the men's keirin. He invited cycling fans to watch and support the Thai cyclists as they aim for more golds to bring honor to Thailand.
“Beez” expressed her gratitude to General Decha Hemkrasri, President of the Cycling Association, for his excellent care and support of the Thai national team. She noted his genuine generosity, providing food, accommodation, and advance allowances to boost morale before competitions. He promptly supplied any needed equipment or parts, enabling them to compete with the best bikes and readiness. Beez promised to continue representing Thailand to the best of her ability. She thanked her teammates for their trust, the coaching staff, and fans who cheered both at the venue and online. Having already won two golds, she aims to claim a third gold in the upcoming women's scratch race. She thanked everyone for their support.
In summary, Thailand's cycling team won 9 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals in the road cycling events at the 33rd SEA Games, covering mountain biking, BMX, and road races. The nine golds included: 1. Specialist Methasit Boonsane in men's downhill; 2. Corporal Wipawi Dechabales in women's downhill; 3. Corporal Gometh Sukprasert in BMX time trial; 4. Corporal Gometh Sukprasert in BMX racing; 5. Lieutenant Juthathip Maneephan in women's criterium; 6. Major Peerapol Chaochiangkwang in men's individual time trial; 7. Corporal Sarawut Siriranchai in men's road race; 8. Men's road race team; 9. Lieutenant Juthathip Maneephan in women's road race.
The four silver medals were won by: 1. Mr. Puttapoom Nakpaen in BMX time trial; 2. Mr. Puttapoom Nakpaen in BMX racing; 3. Men's team in time trial; 4. Sergeant Petchdarin Somrat in women's individual time trial. Two bronze medals went to: 1. Ms. Kanokrat Rittidej in women's downhill; 2. Corporal Chaniporn Battraya in women's individual time trial. Five track cycling gold medals remain contested: men's keirin, women's scratch, men's team pursuit, men's points race, and men's team sprint, scheduled for 18-19 Dec 2025 at the Huamark Velodrome, Sports Authority of Thailand.
The track cycling schedule at the 33rd SEA Games at Huamark Velodrome is as follows: on 18 Dec 2025, starting at 14:00, three gold medals will be contested in men's keirin, women's scratch, and men's team pursuit; on 19 Dec 2025, starting at 14:00, two gold medals will be contested in men's points race and men's team sprint. Admission is free for spectators.