The 1966 Asian Games, also known as the V Asiad or Bangkok 1966 , were a continental multi-sport event that was held from 9 to 20 December 1966, in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 142 events in 16 sports were contested by athletes during the games. Taiwan and Israel returned to the Asian Games, reversing the decision taken by Indonesia in the previous Asiad to debar the two countries. A total number of 2,500 athletes and officials from 18 countries, were involved in this Asiad. The 5th Asiad was the first one where women's volleyball was played.

Venues

National Sport Complex

Sport Authority of Thailand Sport Complex (Hua Mark)

Chulalongkorn University Sport Complex

Thammasat University (Thaprachan Centre)

Other Venues in Bangkok

Participating nations

Sports

Medal table

Japan led the medal table for the fifth consecutive time, and they gained a new record for the most gold medals in a single Asian Games since 1962 in Jakarta. The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, Thailand, is highlighted.