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TheNational Stadium ofThailand (Thai:สนามกีฬาแห่งชาติ orกรีฑาสถานแห่งชาติ) is asports complex located inPathum Wan District,Bangkok. Founded in 1937 with the construction ofSuphachalasai Stadium, its main venue, the complex has since expanded and now consists of multiple stadia and sporting facilities.
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The stadium construction started in 1937 in the original area of ThaiWindsor Palace that demolished in 1935.[1][2][3] The Department of Physical Education entered into a 29-year lease agreement withChulalongkorn University. First use of the stadium happened when KingAnanda Mahidol presided over in the opening ceremony of 1938 men's athletics competition, which changed the venue fromSanam Luang.[4][5]
Suphachalasai Stadium is the majority part of the National Stadium. It is themulti-purpose stadium withtrack and field for athletic purposes, as well as a partial roof on one of its side. With its capacity of 19,793 for sport events and 35,000 for concerts, the stadium is being used to hold important matches such as theThai FA Cup andThai League Cup. The stadium named after Luang Supachalasai (Bung Supachalasai), considered the Father of Thai Sport and the first Director-General of Thai Department of Physical Education.[6][7]
Thephasadin Stadium was constructed in 1965 for the use in1966 Asian Games as the Hockey venue, hence its original name, Hockey Field. It was renamed in 1983 in memory ofNaga Devahastin na Ayudhya, former Acting Director-General of the Department of Physical Education.[8] With its capacity of 6,378 seats, since then the venue turned a specific football venue.
Jindarat Stadium, constructed after thePacific War, was formerly used as the outdoor stadium for medium-level sporting events and practicing purposes. It was originally namedTon Pho Stadium, but was renamed in 1983 in memorial of Jindarat (Jamlong Sawat-chuto), former director of the Office of Sports and Recreation Development.
Visutdrarom Swimming Pool was constructed in 1961 under the term of directorKong Visudharomn. It was theOlympic-size swimming pool with two sides of stands, used for the competition and general practices. Originally named the Olympic Pool, it was renamed in memorial of the director who organized the construction.
Nimibutr Stadium, opened in 1963 is an indoor arena used for sports including boxing, badminton, gymnastics, futsal, basketball and handball.
Jhanthana-Yingyong Gymnasium was built in 1965.
| Preceded by | AFC Asian Cup Final Venue 1972 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | AFC Women's Championship Final Venue 1983 | Succeeded by |
