The 5th Asian Games were held from December 9 to December 20, 1966 in Bangkok, Thailand. A total number of 2,500 athletes and officials, coming from 18 countries, were involved in this Asiad, where women's volleyball made its debut.
Officially opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Suphachalasai Stadium.
第五届亚运会于1966年12月9日至12月20日在泰国曼谷举行,来自18个国家和地区的2500名运动员参加比赛,女排在这里首次亮相。
第五届亚运会开幕典礼仪式在曼谷国家体育场隆重举行。泰国国王蒲美蓬亲自主持并宣布盛会开幕。