1995 Southeast Asian Games
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The 18th Southeast Asian Games
were held in Chiang Mai
, Thailand
in 1995. It was the first time that a non-capital city hosted the biennial sports event. The games were opened by His Majesty King
Bhumibol Adulyadej
. With the return of Cambodia, all ten members of the federation were present to compete in the SEA Games for the first time.
Sawasdee , a Siamese cat with Bo Sang
umbrella was the official 1995 SEA Games mascot.
Sawasdee is the word often spoken with the wai
as a greeting or farewell in Thailand.
Bo Sang Village
of Chiang Mai province is famed throughout Thailand for the making of exquisitely hand made and painted umbrellas.
Chon Buri
Lamphun
Southeast Asian Games
The Southeast Asian Games , is a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia...
were held in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai sometimes written as "Chiengmai" or "Chiangmai", is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. It is the capital of Chiang Mai Province , a former capital of the Kingdom of Lanna and was the tributary Kingdom of Chiang Mai from 1774 until 1939. It is...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
in 1995. It was the first time that a non-capital city hosted the biennial sports event. The games were opened by His Majesty King
Rama (King of Thailand)
The kings in the current Chakri dynasty of Thailand are often referred to as Rama followed by Roman ordinal in English translation. The name Rama was adopted from the name of the Hindu god Rama, a reincarnation of Vishnu....
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
. With the return of Cambodia, all ten members of the federation were present to compete in the SEA Games for the first time.
Mascot
Sawasdee , a Siamese cat with Bo Sang
Bo Sang
Bo Sang is a village in San Kamphaeng district in the outskirts of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.It is known for its hand-made umbrellas and parasols which are brightly colored and often decorated with beautiful floral motifs. Festivals are held every year and numerous decorated craft shops and...
umbrella was the official 1995 SEA Games mascot.
Sawasdee is the word often spoken with the wai
Thai greeting
The Thai greeting referred to as the wai consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. It has its origin in the Indic Añjali Mudrā, like the Indian namasté and the Cambodian sampeah...
as a greeting or farewell in Thailand.
Bo Sang Village
Bo Sang
Bo Sang is a village in San Kamphaeng district in the outskirts of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.It is known for its hand-made umbrellas and parasols which are brightly colored and often decorated with beautiful floral motifs. Festivals are held every year and numerous decorated craft shops and...
of Chiang Mai province is famed throughout Thailand for the making of exquisitely hand made and painted umbrellas.
Medal count
| 1 |  Thailand |
157 | 98 | 91 | 346 |
| 2 |  Indonesia |
77 | 67 | 77 | 221 |
| 3 |  Philippines |
33 | 48 | 64 | 145 |
| 4 |  Malaysia |
31 | 49 | 69 | 149 |
| 5 |  Singapore |
26 | 27 | 42 | 95 |
| 6 |  Vietnam |
10 | 18 | 24 | 52 |
| 7 |  Myanmar |
4 | 21 | 37 | 62 |
| 8 |  Brunei |
0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 9= |  Cambodia |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 9= |  Laos |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 338 | 330 | 414 | 1082 | |
700th Anniversary Sport Complex
- Main Stadium (Opening and Closing Ceremony, Athletics, Football)
- Aquatics Centre (Aquatics Sport)
- Gymnasium 1 (Volleyball)
- Gymnasium 2 (Basketball)
- Gymnasium 3 (Badminton, Sepak Takraw)
- Shooting Range (Shooting)
- Tennis Court (Tennis)
- Velodrome (Cycling)
Other venues
- Chiang Mai-Lamphun Golf Course (Golf)
- Chiang Mai University (Archery, Table Tennis)
- Lanna Poly Technical School (Taekwondo)
- Mae Joe Institute of Agricultural Technology (Gymnastic, Hockey)
- Mae Kuang Reservoir (Rowing)
- Mongfort Collage (Judo)
- Municipal Sport Complex (Rugby Football, Weightlifting)
- Pack Squadron Riding Ground (Equestrian)
- Pang Suan Kaew Hotel (Billiards and Snooker)
- Payap University (Boxing)
- Wattanothai Payap School (Fencing)
Chon Buri
- Ambassador Jomtien Hotel (Squash)
- Dong Tan Beach-Sattahip Bay (Sailing)
- Star Bowl (Bowling)
Lamphun
Lamphun Province
Lamphun is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Chiang Mai, Lampang and Tak.-Geography:Lamphun is located in the river valley of the Ping River, surrounded by mountain chains....
- Lamphun Sport Complex (Football, Pencak Silat)