BANGKOK, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- The 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Para Games officially drew to a close on Monday evening in northeastern Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Thailand, capitalizing on home-field advantage and strong performances in core disciplines, topped the medal table with 175 golds, Indonesia finished second with 135 golds, while Malaysia sealed third with 64 golds.

Speaking at a pre-closing news briefing, ASEAN Para Sports Federation president Osoth Bhavilai described the Games as a landmark edition that set new benchmarks for scale and competitiveness.

These games marked not only the successful return of the ASEAN Para Games to Thailand after 18 years, but also a strong reaffirmation of the resilience, growth, and maturity of parasports in the ASEAN region, Bhavilai said.

During the ceremony, the Games' flag was formally handed over to Malaysia, which is set to host the 14th edition in Kuala Lumpur in 2027.

The Monday ceremony marked a festive conclusion to the biennial sports event, which ran from January 20 to 26. ■