Ariya, who was runner-up to Srisaket in the best professional athlete category, won two titles this year. She was selected as the best female amateur athlete ahead of weightlifter Thanya Sukcharoen and windsurfer Siriporn Kaewdungngam. Watcharaphol Wongsa (boccia) got the best male disabled athlete award while the female award went to Saysunee Jana (wheelchair fencing). Futsal coach Udom Taweesuk was named the best coach in amateur sports, while water polo coach Daniele Ferri won the best foreign coach award. The Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) was labelled the best association while its president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul the best administrator and its official Nahathai Sornprachum the best referee.

Source: Bangkok Post December 16, 2017 23:37 UTC