"Nuk Songkhla," Kritsanat Lertsatyat, defeated "Jack Saraburi," Dechawat Phumjaeng, in the Thailand Ranking Circuit 2026 "I-EA-T Phang Nga Cup" final, the 4th event, held at Erawan Hotel, Khok Kloi, Phang Nga.
On 20 Jun 2026, the Thailand Ranking Circuit 2026 "I-EA-T Phang Nga Cup" final took place at Erawan Hotel, Khok Kloi, Phang Nga. The last day of competition featured Mr. Pongthirat Phokabut, Mayor of Khok Kloi Municipality, presiding over the award ceremony, accompanied by Mr. Sunthorn Jarumon, President of the Billiards Sports Association of Thailand, and Mr. Purachet Duanjang, the event chairman, who also presented the prizes.
The final match, played as best of 7 frames, was between "Nuk Songkhla," Kritsanat Lertsatyat, Thailand's number 1 snooker player, and "Jack Saraburi," Dechawat Phumjaeng, ranked 4th in Thailand for accuracy shots. In their 10 prior encounters, Nuk won 8 times and Jack 2. This year, both had reached a final once each but finished as runners-up, losing to "F1" Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.
In the first frame, Nuk controlled the table mostly by himself, though he gave away points through fouls. He eventually won the frame 75-23 to lead 1-0. In the second frame, Nuk potted only one red before fouling, allowing Jack to make a single-break of 98 points and tie the match 1-1. In the third frame, both exchanged shots until Jack missed the black ball near the pocket, giving Nuk a chance to clear in one visit and win 73-28, regaining the lead at 2-1.
The fourth frame lasted nearly half an hour, with both players competing intensely before Jack won comfortably 59-7 to even the match at 2-2. In the fifth frame, the game opened up but both players made frequent errors until Nuk made a 59-point break, winning 83-21 to take a 3-2 lead. In the sixth frame, Nuk excelled with a century break of 102 points in one visit, sealing a thrilling 4-2 victory with frame scores of 77-23, 1-98, 73-28, 7-59, 83-21, 110-0. Nuk claimed the championship along with a prize of 200,000 baht and the highest break award of 20,000 baht for a 144-point break. Jack, as runner-up, received 80,000 baht.