The President of the Thailand Billiards Sports Association congratulated the Thai disabled snooker team after they won 4 world championships at the World Disability Snooker Championship 2026.
On 22 Jun 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Sunthorn Jarumon, President of the Thailand Billiards Sports Association, presided over the award ceremony to honor and congratulate the Thai national disabled snooker team following their outstanding performance at the World Disability Snooker Championship 2026. The event was hosted by Thailand in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
At this competition, the Thai athletes distinguished themselves by winning 4 world titles and earning medals in multiple categories, bringing international recognition to Thailand.
The list of awarded athletes includes:
World Champion, Gold Medal, Class WC 1
* Mr. Namphon Thongphusawan, known as “Beer Cyber”
World Champion, Gold Medal, Class WC 2
* Mr. Surasit Loisratakul, known as “Sit Muangkan”
World Champion, Gold Medal, Class AB 3
* Mr. Thanapon Siw, known as “Bom Ban Chang”
World Champion, Gold Medal, Class AB 5
* Mr. Songkiat Rehbankoh, known as “Pa Mahachai”
Additionally, the Thai athletes secured 2 bronze medals in the following categories:
Bronze Medal, Class AB 3
* Mr. Kraisorn Thongla, known as “Pom Bang Pa-in”
Bronze Medal, Class AB 4
* Mr. Somsak Saelao, known as “Leng Bang Pakok”
Other Thai national team members who competed and gave their best performances include:
* Mr. Niwat Kongta, known as “George Rajamang”, Class WC 2 athlete
* Mr. Chai Madkul, known as “Chai Satun”, Class AB 4 athlete
* Mr. Kitikorn Chaichok, known as “Arm Khon Kaen”, Class AB 5 athlete
This success was achieved under the guidance of “Coach Tum,” Mr. Surasak Weerapong, who trained and supervised the athletes, together with “Coach Thoon Pak Kret,” Mr. Withoon Surathamjanya, who closely planned training and prepared the team throughout the competition.
Moreover, internationally certified referees from the Thailand Billiards Sports Association were honored to officiate at this significant world championship, reflecting the global recognition of Thailand’s athletes, coaches, and referees.
Winning 4 world championships along with multiple other medals marks a significant achievement for Thailand’s disabled sports community and is a proud moment for the entire nation, as Thai athletes rose to the pinnacle of the global disabled snooker stage with distinction.