10/12/2025
The โPrincessโs Cup Thailand 2025โ international equestrian competition has officially opened with great grandeur.
The full readiness was announced at a press conference today (8 December 2025), chaired by Mr. Attakorn Sirilakthayakorn, Minister of Tourism and Sports and Chairman of the Princessโs Cup Thailand 2025 Organizing Committee. Joining him were Ms. Natreeya Taweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports; Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand; Ms. Sudrutai Lertkasem, Director-General of the Public Relations Department; Mr. Nara Ketsingh, Secretary-General of the Equestrian Federation of Thailand; and Major General Saran Rodboontham, Commander of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King's Guard. The press conference was held at the Fรผrst Henry Indoor Riding Arena, 2nd Cavalry Division, King's Guard (Sanam Pao), Bangkok.
Mr. Attakorn Sirilakthayakorn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed that Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, Chairperson of the Policy Executive Committee, decreed the organization of the Princessโs Cup Thailand 2025 equestrian competition from 22 to 28 December 2025 at the riding arena of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King's Guard (Sanam Pao), Bangkok.
The Princessโs Cup Thailand 2025 also features a variety of activities, including demonstrations of Best Groom and Best Farrier skills, a lively flea market with numerous vendors, and delicious food trucks serving fragrant barbecue dishes, allowing attendees to shop, taste, and relax fully. A highlight not to be missed is the Dog Fun Run with distances of 5 km, 2.6 km, and 1.7 km, alongside the German Shepherd breed competition (Sieger Zuchtschau), the Supreme Dog Show for all breeds competing for the royal trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari, the Princessโs Cup 2025 international working dog competition for the Princessโs Cup winner trophy, and military K9 dog demonstrations.
During the press conference, a simulation of the event atmosphere was presented, including a showcase of 25 royal dogs under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. Mr. Joe Chalawit Wongsriwa, Mister Supranational Thailand 2024, and Ms. Ai Kanyalak Nukaeo, first runner-up Miss Universe Thailand 2022, added color to the performances. The event was also attended by prominent Thai artists and celebrities such as Mr. Alejandro Ortega - Mister Global 2025, Ms. Vanessa Natcha Weng - Miss Intercontinental Thailand 2025 and first runner-up Miss Global Thailand 2026, Ms. Nicha Boonyakorn, Ms. Pakyada Chutidnayakul, and Mr. Kamolphipat Bunnak, among others.
THAILAND CH KOMBINALONG BOLT IS SUPER (Imp Aust) is one of the featured dogs at the press conference.
Bolt looks very smart in his bow tie with his handler.