Thai Senior Tennis Nationals Conclude with 19 Champions
The 79th Thai National Senior Tennis Championship concluded in Bangkok after seven days of competition involving over 800 players from Thailand and abroad. Sponsored by SCB Wealth for the fourth consecutive year, the event awarded more than 500,000 baht in prize money across 19 age categories. Champions were crowned in 11 men's and 8 women's divisions, with several players winning multiple titles.
The Thai Senior Tennis Association, led by President Suphanavit Iamskulrat, held the closing ceremony and award presentation for the 79th Thai National Senior Tennis Championship (Individual) 2026, competing for the Royal Trophy bestowed by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, at the indoor Crystal Sports G courts (Ekamai-Ramintra) after seven days of competition. Over 800 athletes from across the country, including foreign players, participated enthusiastically.
The award ceremony was honored by Sarachai Suneta, CFA, Deputy Head of Wealth Business at Siam Commercial Bank, the event's main sponsor, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Wathana Chanpajit, representative of the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, who jointly presented trophies and prize money totaling over 500,000 baht to champions in each age category. This marks the fourth year SCB Wealth has supported the championship and promoted Thai senior tennis continuously.
Suphanavit Iamskulrat, President of the Thai Senior Tennis Association, said: "I congratulate all athletes who competed and made this event a resounding success. Over the seven days, we saw the determination and sportsmanship of every participant. The association thanks SCB Wealth, our main sponsor, and all sectors that have been vital forces helping Thai senior tennis grow continuously."
Sarachai Suneta, CFA, Deputy Head of Wealth Business at Siam Commercial Bank, said: "SCB Wealth is proud to support the Thai National Senior Tennis Championship for the fourth year. We view sports as part of health care and quality of life at every age. Congratulations to champions in all categories, and kudos to all athletes who inspire society."
Throughout the seven days, the atmosphere was filled with fun and intense competition. Every athlete displayed potential, skill, and determination on court, reflecting the power of tennis to connect people of all ages and the growing popularity of the Thai National Senior Tennis Championship.
This year, athletes captured the national Royal Trophy across 19 categories: 11 men's singles and 8 women's singles divisions: Men's Singles: Age 80+ Jaruek Heng-rasamee; Age 75+ Niti Nakathiranont; Age 70+ Paen Maharakka; Age 65+ Zeev Livne; Age 60+ Panat Patthamawarakhun; Age 55+ Daniel Ahl; Age 50+ Daniel Ahl; Age 45+ Wikit Sinthu-urai; Age 40+ Sequier Pierre; Age 35+ Kritbun Phra-amni; Age 30+ Chayanont Kaewsut. Women's Singles: Age 65+ Jung Soo Shin; Age 60+ Suwimon Ramnrong; Age 55+ Anne Brun; Age 50+ Jenjira Nimmanhaemin; Age 45+ Jenjira Nimmanhaemin; Age 40+ Jirasuda Sriphrom; Age 35+ Panthawal Disathim; Age 30+ Waranya Wongthianchai.
A highlight was athletes winning two categories, including Daniel Ahl who captured both the Men's 55+ and 50+ titles.
