The 2018 Thailand National Games (Thai: กีฬาแห่งชาติ พ.ศ. 2561), officially known as the XLVI Thailand National Games (Thai: กีฬาแห่งชาติ ครั้งที่ 46) and commonly known as Jiang Hai Games (Thai: เจียงฮายเกมส์), was a national multi-sport event of Thailand held between 18 and 28 November 2018 in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
| Host city | Chiang Rai |
|---|---|
| Country | Thailand |
| Motto | Friendship and Pride (Thai: มิตรภาพและความภาคภูมิใจ, Mittraphap Lae Khwamphakphumchai) |
| Teams | 77 |
| Athletes | 12,847 |
| Events | 41 sports |
| Opening | 18 November 2018 |
| Closing | 28 November 2018 |
| Opened by | Minister Weerasak Kowsurat |
| Torch lighter | Buoban Pamang |
| Main venue | Chiang Rai Province Central Stadium |
| Website | Chiang Rai 2018 |
Host selection
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Development and preparation
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Chiang Rai
Location in Thailand
Venues
edit| Location | Venues | Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Mueang Chiang Rai | Chiangrai Province Stadium | Opening and closing ceremony, Athletics, Tennis, Soft tennis, Pétanque, Shooting sports, Handball, Sepak takraw, Extreme sport, Football |
| Chiangrai Provincial Administrative Organization School Stadiam | Handball, Weightlifting, Pencak silat | |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 3 Gymnasium | Sepak takraw | |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 5 Gymnasium | Muay Thai | |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 6 Gymnasium | Gymnastics | |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 7 Gymnasium | Sepak takraw, Kabaddi | |
| Chiang Rai Rajabhat University Stadiam | Swimming, Volleyball, Fencing, Dancesport, Billiard sports, Snooker | |
| Mae Fah Luang University Stadiam | Basketball, Table tennis, Go | |
| CentralPlaza Chiangrai Forecourt | Bodybuilding | |
| Old Chiang Rai Airport | Air sports | |
| Mengrai Maharaj Witthayakhom School Gymnasium | Volleyball, Boxing | |
| Santiburi Country Club Chiangrai | Golf | |
| Samakkhi Witthayakhom School Stadium | Rugby | |
| Chiangrai Vocational College Gymnasium | Bridge | |
| Chiang Rai Technical College Gymnasium | Indoor hockey | |
| Bansankhong School Stadium | Field hockey | |
| HP Badminton Court | Badminton | |
| Mae Yao Sub District Municipality Stadium | Woodball | |
| Singha Park Chiang Rai | Jet ski | |
| Mueang Chiang Rai District Hall | Tug of war | |
| Bandu School Gymnasium | Wrestling | |
| Chiang Rai Convention and Exhibition Centre | Taekwondo, Karate, Jujutsu, Judo | |
| Nakornchiangrai Shooting Range | Practical shooting | |
| San Sai-Doi Hang Bypass Road – Suan Tung-Doi Tung Royal Villa Road – Singha Park Chiang Rai | Cycling | |
| Mae Chan | Maechanwittayakhom School Stadium | Softball |
| Phan | Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Gymnasium | Futsal |
| Wiang Chiang Rung | Banpasang School Stadium | Softball |
| Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai | Bully Bowl | Bowling |
| Mae Rim, Chiang Mai | 700th Anniversary Stadium | Velodrom |
| Mueang Phayao, Phayao | Wat Analayo Thipphayaram Temple | BMX |
| Phayao Lake | Rowing |
The Games
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Ceremonies
editThe opening ceremony of the 2018 Thailand National Games was held at the Chiang Rai Province Central Stadium on 18 November 2018, and the closing ceremony was on 28 November 2018
Sports
editThe 2018 Thailand National Games featured events in 45 sports.
- Air sports
- Aquatics
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Billiards and snooker
- Bodybuilding
- Boxing
- Bowling
- Bridge
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Extreme sports
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Football
- Go
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Jet ski
- Judo
- Jujitsu
- Kabaddi
- Karate
- Muaythai
- Pencak silat
- Pétanque
- Rowing
- Rugby football
- Sepak takraw
- Shooting
- Table tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Tug of war
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Woodball
- Wrestling
Participating Provincial Sports Associations
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Medal table
edit* Host nation (Host (Chiang Rai))
| Rank | Province | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bangkok | 118 | 118 | 120 | 356 |
| 2 |  Udon Thani | 51 | 30 | 32 | 113 |
| 3 |  Chonburi | 48 | 50 | 62 | 160 |
| 4 |  Nakhon Ratchasima | 34 | 31 | 34 | 99 |
| 5 |  Chiang Rai* | 29 | 27 | 31 | 87 |
| 6 |  Chiang Mai | 23 | 21 | 35 | 79 |
| 7 |  Suphan Buri | 22 | 34 | 32 | 88 |
| 8 |  Samut Sakhon | 17 | 12 | 26 | 55 |
| 9 |  Nonthaburi | 16 | 12 | 20 | 48 |
| 10 |  Saraburi | 13 | 12 | 10 | 35 |
| Totals (10 entries) | 371 | 347 | 402 | 1,120 | |