Ten-pin bowling took place for the men's and women's individual, doubles, trios, and team events at the 1978 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
| Bowling at the 1978 Asian Games | |
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| Venue | Bangkok Bowl |
| Dates | 12–16 December 1978 |
Medalists edit
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Women edit
Medal table edit
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Philippines (PHI) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 2 |  Thailand (THA) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 |  Japan (JPN) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 |  South Korea (KOR) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 |  Malaysia (MAL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Hong Kong (HKG) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 |  Singapore (SIN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | |