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Antonsen dashes Kunlavut’s dream
Antonsen dashes Kunlavut’s dream
Monday 18 May 2026 01:00 PM
BADMINTON: Anders Antonsen came from behind to defeat Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the BWF Thailand Open final yesterday (May 17), denying the Thai star his third win in his home tournament at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
Phuket Games encourages a healthier lifestyle for all
Phuket Games encourages a healthier lifestyle for all
Saturday 16 May 2026 11:00 AM
ALL SPORTS: A major sports and recreation event encouraging Phuket residents to pursue a healthier and more active lifestyle took place recently and is scheduled to finish tomorrow (May 17).
Kunlavut leads local charge as stars descend on capital
Kunlavut leads local charge as stars descend on capital
Tuesday 12 May 2026 09:18 AM
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Chen Yufei will defend their titles this week as the world’s top players descend on Bangkok for the US$500,000 (B16.5 million) BWF Toyota Thailand Open 2026.
Badminton to adopt new scoring system
Badminton to adopt new scoring system
Tuesday 28 April 2026 09:07 AM
BADMINTON: Members of ‌the Badminton World Federation (BWF) have voted to adopt a new scoring system in a major move for the sport.
Children’s Summer Activity Project underway
Children’s Summer Activity Project underway
Saturday 28 March 2026 12:00 PM
ALL SPORTS: An annual project to encourage children in Phuket to engage in a variety of sporting and academic activities kicked off on Thursday (Mar 26).
Supanida ends title drought with Swiss Open triumph
Supanida ends title drought with Swiss Open triumph
Tuesday 17 March 2026 08:50 AM
BADMINTON: Thai shuttler Supanida Katethong claimed her first title in nearly two years by winning the US$250,000 (B8 million) BWF Swiss Open in Basel on Sunday (Mar 15).
Kunlavut reclaims world top spot
Kunlavut reclaims world top spot
Wednesday 11 March 2026 01:50 PM
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn was officially confirmed as world No.1 after the latest world rankings were announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on yesterday (Mar 10).
Thailand Masters 2026 dates confirmed
Thailand Masters 2026 dates confirmed
Tuesday 20 January 2026 10:00 AM
BADMINTON: Dates have been confirmed for the Thailand Masters 2026 HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 international badminton tournament.
Thai duo strike gold in India
Thai duo strike gold in India
Monday 19 January 2026 12:19 PM
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their first title of the year and eighth overall after winning the US$950,000 (B30 million) BWF India Open in New Delhi yesterday (Jan 18).
Milestone win for Thai ace Kunlavut
Milestone win for Thai ace Kunlavut
Monday 12 January 2026 12:56 PM
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn got off to a perfect start to the year after he claimed his first-ever Super 1000 title at the season-opening Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Jan 11).
A landmark year for Thai sports stars
A landmark year for Thai sports stars
Wednesday 31 December 2025 10:54 AM
ALL SPORTS: Jeeno Thitikul becoming the first Thai golfer to finish an LPGA Tour season as world No.1, sprinter Puripol Boonson breaking the 10-second barrier, and Thailand successfully reclaiming their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games supremacy were among the highlights of an extraordinary year for Thai sport.
Ratchanok, mixed duo go big in Japan
Ratchanok, mixed duo go big in Japan
Monday 17 November 2025 11:00 AM
BADMINTON: It was a great day for Thai badminton yesterday (Nov 16) at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 as Ratchanok Intanon won the women’s singles title while Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran won the mixed doubles.
Pornpawee back in fold after Thamanat meeting
Pornpawee back in fold after Thamanat meeting
Thursday 30 October 2025 10:00 AM
BADMINTON: Thai badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong has reversed her decision to withdraw from the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which are set to be hosted in Thailand later this year.
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
Tuesday 28 October 2025 09:27 AM
BADMINTON: The Thai sporting community was rocked after national badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong, currently ranked world No.6 and Thailand’s top women’s singles player, announced her withdrawal from the upcoming 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Anyapat latest Thai to bag world junior title
Anyapat latest Thai to bag world junior title
Tuesday 21 October 2025 01:00 PM
BADMINTON: Anyapat Phichitpreechasak became the third Thai player to win the girls’ singles gold medal at the BWF World Junior Championships on Sunday (Oct 19).
Kunlavut denied title in marathon tussle
Kunlavut denied title in marathon tussle
Tuesday 14 October 2025 11:30 AM
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn had to settle for a runner-up spot after losing to defending champion Chou Tien-chen in the final of the US$475,000 (B15.2 million) BWF Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, on Sunday (Oct 12).
Mixed duo deliver again
Mixed duo deliver again
Tuesday 23 September 2025 10:00 AM
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their sixth World Tour title after winning the US$1.25 million (B40mn) BWF China Masters in Shenzhen on Sunday (Sept 21).
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
Thursday 18 September 2025 10:30 AM
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon moved into the last 16 of the US$1.25 million China Masters, but fellow Thais Pornpicha Choeikeewong and mixed doubles pair Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai suffered early exits yesterday (Sept 17).
Phuket Student Sports Competition gets underway
Phuket Student Sports Competition gets underway
Friday 5 September 2025 10:00 AM
ALL SPORTS: The official opening ceremony of the 2025 Student, University and Public Sports Competition took place on Wednesday (Sept 3).
Shi downs Kunlavut to win first world title
Shi downs Kunlavut to win first world title
Tuesday 2 September 2025 10:00 AM
BADMINTON: World number one Shi Yuqi of China fought from behind to beat Thai reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles badminton world championship final on Sunday (Aug 31), while Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi beat Chen Yufei of China in the women’s showpiece.

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