Safety
Thai Kabaddi Coach Faces Personal Loss Following Historic Asian Games Win
While celebrating a historic bronze medal win at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, the Thai men's kabaddi coach discovered his vehicle was submerged in floodwaters at Rajamangala Stadium.
On September 25, 2026, the Thai men's kabaddi team secured a historic bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games held in Tokai, Japan, despite a semifinal loss to India. However, the celebration was marred by personal misfortune for the team's coach, Santiporn Chuethai.
On September 26, 2026, Coach Santiporn shared on his personal Facebook page that while he was abroad representing Thailand, his private vehicle, parked at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, had been completely submerged by floodwaters. He noted that the water level had risen above the roof of the car.
For residents and travelers in Bangkok, this incident highlights the ongoing risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas, including major public venues like Rajamangala Stadium, during periods of heavy rainfall. While the coach’s situation is a personal loss, it serves as a reminder to monitor local weather alerts and parking safety in flood-prone zones of the capital.
Details regarding the extent of the damage to other vehicles in the same parking area or specific infrastructure failures at the stadium remain to be confirmed by local authorities. As of now, the coach has not provided further updates on insurance or recovery efforts for the vehicle.
