Previously, Thailand also hosted the 1959 inaugural games.

[1] Cambodia and Laos, which only sent token squads made up of military personnel to previous games, declined to participate due to internal political problems, while South Vietnam was fallen and no longer existed.

The games were opened and closed by the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, at Suphalachasai Stadium.

The final medal tally was led by Thailand, followed by Singapore, Burma and Malaysia.

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