A new version of “The Sans”, the official mascots for the 2025 SEA Games and Asean Para Games, has been unveiled.
The updated mascots retain the name “The Sans” but have been simplified to more clearly reflect Thai uniqueness, said Dr Gongsak Yodmani, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). He added that the redesign is aligned with the policy of Tourism and Sports Minister Atthakorn Sirilattayakorn, who has emphasised that the mascots should be easy to recognise, approachable for all audiences, and a true reflection of Thai identity.
Originally, “The Sans” consisted of seven characters — five assigned to the SEA Games and two representing the Asean Para Games — under the concept of “Seven Days, Seven Colours.” The designs were inspired by traditional Thai weaving patterns, which represent Thai wisdom and identity.
The minister suggested that the mascots be streamlined into a single character for the SEA Games and a single character for the Asean Para Games, making them easy to recognise and underscoring the theme of Asean unity.
The colours of the Thai national flag have been integrated into the new design, symbolising national pride. This approach has been endorsed by Deputy Prime Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow.
The new mascots will be used for the medal ceremony and other main activities during the tournament while the old designs will still be produced as the Games’ merchandise. The 2025 SEA Games will take place from Dec 9-20 in Bangkok, Chon Buri, and Songkhla while the Asean Para Games from Jan 20-26, 2026, in Nakhon Ratchasima.