Akkhadet Namnorin, one of the team, was also named Most Valuable Player in the volleyball competition.
The Straits Games started out as a friendly sports gathering in 2002 between gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities from Singapore and Malaysia, then spread to other Asian countries including Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Japan.
The aim of the annual event is to foster friendship, promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness of HIV/Aids.
Apart from volleyball the Games include swimming, tennis, squash, badminton and bowling competitions.
The 11 Phuket spikers were led by Noppasorn “Vickky” Sitthiwetch, who told The Phuket News that teamwork was the key to victory; the team spent about a month in training before heading for KL.
“We had a good game plan and tactics,” said Vickky, who also revealed, “We have many professional players who are good in specific skills. Some of them even played with the Thai national team.”
Phuket will host the Straits Games in October next year.