Nook Conhuwan Wins Thailand Six-Red Snooker Championship
Praminthon Danjirkul won Thailand's National Six-Red Snooker Championship, defeating Santhiphap Imboonsu 8-5 frames in the final on September 20, 2026. In related competition, 15-year-old Phakvalunch Konkaew of Beam Academy pulled off an upset in the women's 15-red event, defeating two-time champion Ploychompoo Laekiartpong 4-0 frames. The championships were held at the Thai Billiards Association venue in Bangkok.
Praminthon Danjirkul, competing as Nook Conhuwan, dominated the National Sports Development Fund Six-Red Thailand Championship final on September 20, 2026, defeating Santhiphap Imboonsu, known as Gig Phitsanulok, 8-5 frames in a best-of-15 format. Danjirkul, a member of the Thai national team, came into the final as the defending champion from 2021, while Gig was making his first appearance in a six-red championship final. Danjirkul got off to a strong start, breaking for 58 points to lead 1-0 in the opening frame. The two players alternated victories until reaching 4-4, but Danjirkul took frames 5, 6, and 7 consecutively to establish a 7-4 lead and ultimately sealed victory at 8-5. He received the championship trophy and 240,000 baht in prize money, while the runner-up received 100,000 baht.
In the women's 15-red final, 15-year-old Phakvalunch Konkaew of Beam Academy delivered an impressive upset, defeating two-time champion Ploychompoo Laekiartpong of Khon Kaen 4-0 frames in a best-of-7 match. Despite her opponent's greater experience, Konkaew's consistent play and reliable technique proved decisive. She secured the championship and 40,000 baht in prize money.
The billiards final saw defending champion Prapruit Chaidhanasakul of Rom Surin competing, extending his record to 13 consecutive national titles. The final, which was incomplete in the provided content, was contested in a best-of-7 frame format.
