Pre-match analysis: Thailand national team versus Vietnam in the 2025 SEA Games, a crucial test for the 16-time champions after a historic defeat.
On 14 Dec 2025 GMT+7, a pre-match analysis previews the Thailand national team facing Vietnam in the women's volleyball competition at the 2025 SEA Games. Thailand is set to play the final against Vietnam on 15 Dec 2025 GMT+7 at 17:30 at the Huamark Indoor Stadium, with live broadcasts on TrueVisions NOW and PPTV HD 36.
Thailand's national team, ranked 18th worldwide, arrives at the 2025 SEA Games with experienced core players including Chatchu-on Moksri (captain), Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Sasipaporn Janthawisut, and Pimphaya Kokram.
Sasipaporn Janthawisut has shown great improvement after playing for Denizli Büyükşehir Belediyespor, a second-tier Turkish club. She was the top scorer for Thailand in their 3-0 semifinal win over Indonesia.
Another Thai player to watch is Pimphaya Kokram, known for her powerful spikes. In the 2025 SEA Games, she has also showcased a sharp curved serve that is both fast and difficult to receive.
Performance at the 2025 SEA Games: Thailand has performed to standard, winning all three matches unbeaten to reach the final.
Vietnam, ranked 28th globally, though lower than Thailand, recently defeated Thailand 3-2 (17-25, 24-26, 25-17, 25-22, 16-14) to claim the SEA V.League 2025 Stage 2 title—their first-ever win over Thailand. Unfortunately, this Vietnamese squad lacks their key scorer "The Fridge" Nguyễn Thị Bích Tuyền, who scored 45 points alone in that match but has not competed since withdrawing from the 2025 World Championship. However, "4T" Trần Thị Thanh Thúy has returned to form.
Performance at the 2025 SEA Games: Despite missing "The Fridge," Vietnam remains strong, winning all four matches unbeaten to reach the final.
Head-to-head record in the last five encounters: Thailand vs. Vietnam.
Thailand has won 4 times; Vietnam has won once.
10 August 2025 GMT+7: Thailand lost to Vietnam 2-3 sets (SEA V.League).
3 August 2025 GMT+7: Thailand defeated Vietnam 3-2 sets (SEA V.League).
11 August 2024 GMT+7: Thailand defeated Vietnam 3-1 sets (SEA V.League).
4 August 2024 GMT+7: Thailand defeated Vietnam 3-2 sets (SEA V.League).
7 October 2023 GMT+7: Thailand defeated Vietnam 3-1 sets (Asian Games).
Analysis
The 2025 SEA Games final is more than just a gold medal match; it is a test for Thailand's women's volleyball team, 16-time defending champions, to determine whether their loss in the SEA V.League was an isolated incident against a top-form opponent or a signal that Vietnam has caught up to them.
However, with the absence of Nguyễn Thị Bích Tuyền, the key player who led Vietnam to their historic victory over Thailand, Thailand's chances of winning gold are higher. Nevertheless, Thailand must remain cautious and not underestimate the Vietnamese squad, which still possesses aggressive attackers led by "4T."
Match Prediction
Thailand is expected to win with a score of either 3-0 or 3-1 sets.