Kasem Bundit Hosts Historic World University Golf Championship
Kasem Bundit University has become Thailand's first private university to host the FISU World University Golf Championship, welcoming 126 golfers from 19 countries to Bangkok Golf Club in Pathum Thani from November 9 to 13, 2026. The event marks a historic milestone for Thai university sports and aims to showcase Thailand's ability to organize international-standard competitions while fostering educational and cultural exchange.
Thailand has launched the 2026 FISU World University Golf Championship, with Kasem Bundit University making history as the first private university in Thailand to host the event. The university welcomed 126 golfers from 19 countries to compete from November 9 to 13 at Bangkok Golf Club in Pathum Thani.
Dr. Wallop Suwandee, president of Kasem Bundit University, presided over the opening ceremony for the Bangkok 2026 FISU World University Championship Golf, officially welcoming the 126 golfers from 19 nations to Thailand. The ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Suksuwan, vice president of the University Sports Committee of Thailand, and Mr. Precha Lalun, deputy governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand for sports excellence and sports science, along with distinguished guests and media.
Dr. Wallop stated that the university takes pride in being entrusted to host this world-class event, marking another significant milestone for Kasem Bundit University as Thailand's first private university to organize the World University Golf Championship. The university has prepared comprehensively in management, personnel, and coordination with all sectors to accommodate athletes and officials from various countries, ensuring convenience and satisfaction while reaffirming its commitment to supporting Thai university sports and using this opportunity to build international educational cooperation.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Suksuwan, speaking on behalf of the University Sports Committee of Thailand, said they have closely coordinated with relevant agencies to prepare all aspects, including competition management, personnel, venues, and facilitation for athletes and officials from many countries. The aim is to meet International University Sports Federation (FISU) standards and create a positive impression for participants, while opening opportunities for Thai university athletes to showcase their potential on the world stage.
The competition features men's and women's team events, men's and women's individual events, and mixed team events. Thailand is fielding six athletes: three women — Pichat Tingsmit from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Prinayaporn Rungrawi and Hatairat Klangmuang from Sripatum University — and three men — Kritsada Lekrueangrit and Pran Poonphoem from Sripatum University, and Papangkorn Nuprachum from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Atiporn Suwandee, assistant president of Kasem Bundit University, serves as team manager, with Mr. Tranakorn Suwannasri as head coach.
Hosting this event provides an important platform for university golfers from around the world to demonstrate their abilities, exchange experiences, and build friendships through sport. It also promotes relations between international higher education institutions, showcases Thailand's and Kasem Bundit University's capacity to manage competitions to international standards, and connects the dimensions of sports, education, and cultural exchange while creating a positive image for Thailand on the international stage.
The 2026 FISU World University Championship Golf (Bangkok 2026 FISU World University Championship Golf) takes place from November 9 to 13, 2026, at Bangkok Golf Club in Pathum Thani.
