Although Thailand failed to win back the overall title and could not reach their gold medal target at the SEA Games in the Philippines, the government will still have to pay the medallists, as well as their coaches and associations, 226 million baht in bonuses.

Thai athletes and officials attend the closing ceremony.

The Thais claimed 92 gold, 103 silver and 123 bronze medals and came behind the Philippines (149-117-121) and Vietnam (98-85-105).