Thailand’s leading newspaper Thairath recently published an analysis admitting that Thai women's volleyball is in decline, particularly after two matches against the Vietnam women's national volleyball team.
Thairath (Thailand) posted an article reviewing the past four turbulent years of the Thai women's volleyball team, openly admitting their reduced standing in Southeast Asia. The piece was titled: "From the Peak to the 'Nightmare of Losing to Vietnam' and the SEA Games Throne Shaken."