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Go House secured the Grand League title at the Thailand Go League 2026, while Suali Sensei won the inaugural Women League championship. The tournament attracted over 350 players from 46 teams and awarded more than one million baht in prizes. Organized by the Thailand Go Association with CP All, the event marked its thirteenth year and announced a new high‑level training program for 2027.

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The Thailand Go League 2026 wrapped up after a month of intense competition that began in September, drawing more than 350 top players from 46 teams nationwide. Organized by the Thailand Go Association in partnership with CP All Public Company Limited and several leading organizations, the event marked its thirteenth consecutive year.

Competitors vied for honors in four leagues: Grand League, Women League, Academy League, and School League (split into Division A and Division B). The Grand League featured eight teams, with Go House taking first place, Go Addicted second, and Bright Go third. The inaugural Women League, also with eight teams, was won by Suali Sensei, followed by Trinity Go Academy and AiGoKarnMaklom.

In the Academy League, Happy Genius claimed victory, Trinity Go Academy finished second, and Go Family third. The School League Division A title went to the Demonstration School of Ramkhamhaeng University (Secondary level), with the Demonstration School of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management as runner‑up and the Demonstration School of Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit (Elementary) in third place. Division B was won by the Thai‑Singapore International School, runner‑up was Rung Arun International School, and third place went to the Demonstration School of Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit (Secondary level).

Association President Wichien Jungworajot presided over the awarding ceremony, congratulating players, parents, and coaches. He announced a new training program for players ranked 4 dan and above, set to launch in 2027, aimed at refining high‑level skills and helping newcomers advance to higher dan ranks. Total prize money exceeded one million baht. Full results are available at https://thailandgoleague.com and on the league’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ThailandGoLeague/.

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