[3][4] Eight years later he partnered Gary Smith in the pairs and they won a bronze medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

[5] Then in successive seasons he won the 1994 and 1995 World Indoor Bowls Championships men's singles title.

In 2012 Andy Thomson won his third World Indoor Singles title, 17 years after his previous success.

[8] He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to bowls.

[10] He later announced his full retirement following his wildcard participation in the 2021 World Indoor Bowls Championship.