The Sports Science Society of Thailand (SSST) was founded in 1989 by a collaboration of several academic institutions and Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). The main purpose of the SSST is to promote contacts amongst scientists in Thailand, promotes the dissemination of knowledge, and forms liaisons with other national organizations. The membership includes scientists from a variety of sports science disciplines including sports physiology, sports biomechanics, sports nutrition, sports medicine and rehabilitation, sport psychology, sports management, etc. Since its founding in 1989, the SSST has grown to a membership of over 600 persons.