Nakhon Ratchasima also hosted the 2007 Southeast Asian Games.

The mascots Sima Gomphotherium is an ancient animal fossils were discovered in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima.

The mascots carry the torch, wear orange T-shirt.

The official opening ceremony of this games were 9 December 2014 at the 80th Birthday Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Suphan Buri led the medal table for the second consecutive time.