Thailand sweep Indonesia to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals

NAGOYA, Japan — Thailand’s women’s volleyball team defeated Indonesia 3-0 on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

Thailand, ranked 13th in the world, beat 53rd-ranked Indonesia 25-10, 29-27, 25-16 in their quarter-final at Park Arena Komaki. The victory extended Thailand’s unbeaten run in the tournament, with the team yet to drop a set.

Coach Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai, known as Coach Ott, fielded a strong starting line-up led by captain Pornpun Guedpard, Thatdao Nuekjang, Sasipaporn Janthawisut, Pimpichaya Kokram, Chatchu-on Moksri and Kaewkalaya Kamulthala. Piyanut Pannoy played as libero.

Thailand dominated the opening set, quickly building a comfortable lead before taking it 25-10.

Indonesia responded strongly in the second set, with solid defence helping them build a 12-point advantage. Thailand fought back and eventually levelled the score at 24-24 before completing the comeback to win 29-27.

Thailand regained control in the third set and pulled away to close out the match 25-16, with Warisara Seetaloed delivering the final point.

Pimpichaya was Thailand’s top scorer with 20 points.

Thailand will face the winner of Sunday’s quarter-final between China and Vietnam in the semi-finals on 21 September.