The “Toyota Phuket International Series 2025” badminton tournament will take place between Apr 1-6 and welcome more than 25 international players to compete.
The competition will be held at the 4,000-seat sports gymnasium at Saphan Hin with a total prize money pot of US$5,000 (approximately B170,000) up for grabs.
The tournament will provide opportunity for all players involved to collect points and increase their BWF world ranking to improve their chances of qualifying for the world tour. It is also considered an ideal opportunity for Thai players to compete against world class athletes and improve their standards.
Two-time world championship bronze medalists and 2012 Asian champions Kim Ki-joong and Kim Sarang from South Korea will be involved, as will compatriot Aom Hye-won, a former world championship silver medalist and a bronze medalist in mixed doubles.
Fellow competitors will be from the USA, Canada, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and India.
The leading Thai players include: Lalinrat “Jiew” Chaiyawan; Phichchamon “Pink” Ophasnipat; Tanongsak “Song” Saensomboonsuk; Thamolwan “Minnie” Nithi-itthikrai; Yatawimin “Ruangkao” Ketkliang; Pharanu “Phim” Khaosam-ang; Thanadol “Pun” Panpanich; Rachapol “Mix” Maksasithorn; and Natthamon “Wahwa” Laisuan.
The event is free to attend and everyone is welcome to come along to watch the action and support the players.