Thai Snooker Players Featured in WST 2026 Trading Card Launch
The World Snooker Tour has launched its first official trading‑card set for 2026 in partnership with KAKAWOW, featuring Thai snooker players Nopphon Saengkham (‘Mu Paknam’), Tepphachai Un‑noon (‘EF One’) and Nachcharat Wongworat (‘Ming Saraburi’). The collection includes legends, top‑ranked players and rookies, with various card types such as autographs, match moments and rare one‑of‑one editions. Pre‑orders are open via the WST online shop, with shipping expected by the end of October 2026.
World Snooker Tour (WST) has partnered with KAKAWOW, a producer of premium collectible cards, to launch the first official snooker player trading cards for 2026, titled 2026 KAKAWOW PHANTOM World Snooker Tour Trading Cards. This gives sports fans worldwide the opportunity to collect cards of their favorite players, including legends, top professionals, and promising newcomers. The collection features Thai players “Mu Paknam” Nopphon Saengkham, “EF One” Tepphachai Un‑noon, and “Ming Saraburi” Nachcharat Wongworat.
These cards are the sole officially licensed set endorsed by WST. They are available for pre‑order through the WST online store, with shipping expected no later than the end of October 2026. Additionally, fans can purchase them at WST merchandise booths at certain tournaments.
The inaugural set gathers renowned snooker players from various eras, led by Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White, and Steve Davis, who are placed in the Legend category. Top‑ranked players such as Kai‑ren Wilson, Luca Brecel, Mark Allen, and recent world champion Wu Yize appear in the Top Rank group, alongside Thai stars Tepphachai Un‑noon and Nopphon Saengkham.
The Rookie section includes rising talents and players to watch, such as Bai Yulu, Stan Moody, and Thai women’s snooker player Nachcharat Wongworat (“Ming Saraburi”). This means Thailand has two athletes whose cards fans can collect.
Key features of the set include a variety of card types: autograph cards divided into Legend, Top Rank, and Rookie tiers; Champion Autograph cards showing players with major trophies; Match Moment cards capturing important in‑game instances; and 147‑break cards dedicated to achieving the maximum 147‑point break, one of snooker’s highest accomplishments.
Other highlights are the rare Ultimashining cards and special one‑of‑one editions, of which only a single copy exists worldwide. Some autograph cards have limited print runs to increase collector value. A Hobby Box contains 12 packs, each with six cards, and guarantees at least one autograph card per box.
Peter Wright, WST’s Chief Commercial Officer, said he is pleased to officially launch the card collection with KAKAWOW. He noted that trading cards are hugely popular among sports fans and collectors worldwide, and this collection gives snooker fans another way to connect with their favorite players and historic moments in the sport.
He emphasized that the set spans from historic legends to current top‑ranked athletes and emerging talents, featuring autograph and special rare cards.
Interested parties can view details and place pre‑orders on the WST Online Shop.
