The medal standings in Southeast Asia at ASIAD 2026 saw significant developments on September 24, with Indonesia and the Philippines both securing gold medals, while Vietnam experienced a 'rain' of bronze medals. Thailand, despite not winning any gold on this day, remains at the top of the Southeast Asian rankings.

On September 24, Thailand failed to add to its gold medal tally, bringing home one silver and three bronze medals, increasing its total to five golds, four silvers, and seven bronzes, equating to 16 medals overall. This performance caused Thailand to drop two spots to seventh place in the overall standings, yet it continues to lead in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia holds second place in the region with three golds, one silver, and five bronzes, despite not winning any additional medals on this day.

Indonesia achieved its first gold medal of ASIAD 2026 in men's team badminton, allowing it to surpass Singapore and rise to third place in Southeast Asia with a tally of one gold, four silvers, and 20 bronzes. Singapore remains in fourth place with one gold, three silvers, and two bronzes, having not added any medals.

Vietnam's performance on September 24 was particularly noteworthy, as the team won one silver and seven bronze medals. The highlight came from wushu athlete Dinh Van Tam, who secured a silver in the men's 56kg category after losing to China's Ou Jiaming in the finals. The day concluded with a bronze in the mixed 4x400m relay, marking Vietnam's most successful day in terms of bronze medals since the start of the event, surpassing the previous day's total of five.

As of September 24, Vietnam boasts a total of one gold, one silver, and 15 bronze medals, maintaining its fifth position among Southeast Asian countries. Meanwhile, the Philippines made a notable leap by winning its first gold medal in gymnastics, courtesy of former world champion Carlos Yulo, which propelled the nation to sixth place in the region, just behind Vietnam.

Following this eventful day, Vietnam's athletes are set to compete in various sports with high medal prospects on September 25, including shooting, weightlifting, canoeing, athletics, fencing, and gymnastics. Fans are eagerly anticipating further gold medals to improve Vietnam's standings in the ASIAD 2026 medal table.