Thailand Sweeps Myanmar to Extend Perfect Run at SEA V League

Thailand continued their dominant march through the 2026 SEA V League with a swift 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-13) victory over Myanmar on July 16. The defending champions showed no mercy, overwhelming their opponents with a relentless attack and near‑flawless defense.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Thailand imposed their will. The Thai serve‑receive system was nearly perfect, allowing setter Surasak Sanguan to run a fast offense that kept Myanmar’s blockers guessing. Myanmar, missing key players due to injury, struggled to generate consistent offense and were forced into error after error.

Key Statistics

• Attack efficiency: Thailand hit 48% compared to Myanmar’s 22%.
• Blocks: Thailand recorded 10 blocks, with middle blocker Anuwat Chaleo contributing 5.
• Aces: Thailand served 7 aces, while Myanmar managed none.
• Scoring runs: Thailand opened each set with commanding leads, never trailing by more than one point at any stage.

Standout Players

Outside hitter Kittipong Rungruang was unstoppable, finishing with 16 points on 14 attacks and 2 aces. Chaleo was a force at the net, scoring 10 points (5 blocks, 4 attacks, 1 ace). For Myanmar, opposite Zaw Min Htun led with 8 points, but the team lacked support from the rest of the roster.

Tournament Implications

With the win, Thailand moved to 4-0 atop the SEA V League standings, clearly establishing themselves as the team to beat. Myanmar fell to 0-4 and will need a drastic turnaround to avoid finishing last. Thailand’s depth and tactical discipline make them heavy favorites for the title, especially with two more matches remaining in the round.