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Bangkok to Host Record-Breaking 9-Ball Championship in November

Bangkok will host the Universal Bangkok Open 9-Ball Championship 2026 from November 17-21, featuring over 165 world-class players competing for a record $69,400 prize purse. AIS PLAY will broadcast the WNT Silver Ranking Event live for free in Full HD with Thai commentary. The tournament is organized by S1 and 3RE Thailand with support from Wisara Group, marking the largest pool prize fund in Thai history.

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AIS PLAY will broadcast live as S1 partners with 3RE to stage the world-class Universal Bangkok Open 9-Ball Championship 2026, offering the highest prize money in Thai pool history.

The pool world is abuzz as S1 joins forces with 3RE (Thailand) as license holder, promoter, and organizer, with AIS serving as official host broadcaster for the Universal Bangkok Open 9-Ball Championship 2026. The tournament has been certified as a WNT Silver Ranking Event. This historic showdown will gather more than 165 world-class players to battle for the title alongside a total prize fund of $69,400 (over 2.3 million baht), the largest ever for a pool competition in Thailand. It presents a prime opportunity for Thai and international fans to experience a world-class event up close.

Chaiyaphong Kanwatsume, owner of S1 Signature Snooker Club, expressed pride in being part of a new chapter in Thai pool history, stating the venue is fully prepared to welcome global athletes and fans with an exceptional experience befitting the country's biggest tournament.

Kelvin Goh, representing 3RE (Thailand) as license holder, promoter, and official organizer, added that 3RE is delighted to support this world-class event, believing it will elevate the competitive experience for Thai pool fans to international standards.

Ratchapol Nanthawatsiri, Managing Director of Wisara Advertising Ltd. within Wisara Group, emphasized the company's commitment to raising the tournament's management, branding, and athlete and spectator experiences to professional international standards, confident that Wisara Group's capabilities will drive the tournament to complete success.

Yasaya Wanichsenee, Head of Entertainment Business at Advance Info Service PLC (AIS), highlighted AIS PLAY's dedication to delivering a world-class viewing experience, making the global pool action accessible for free to Thai audiences via Full HD broadcast with Thai commentary, bringing fans right to the table's edge anytime, anywhere.

For those wishing to witness this historic cue battle, the competition runs from November 17 to 21, 2026 at S1 Pool Hall & Sport Bar, Soi Sukhumvit 15, Bangkok. Free live coverage is available throughout on AIS PLAY Channel 902 in Full HD with Thai commentary, plus highlights and replays on AIS PLAY.

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