Toyota Thailand Open 2026 Unveiled with Royal Trophy, 1M Baht Prizes
The Badminton Association of Thailand has launched the Toyota Thailand Open 2026, a national championship offering a Royal Trophy and over 1 million baht in prize money. The tournament runs November 10–15 at Bangkok's Wern 2 Sports Building and aims to develop elite players for international competition. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and association leaders emphasized the event's role in strengthening Thai badminton at all levels.
The Badminton Association of Thailand, together with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Toyota, is organizing a major tournament for the Royal Trophy "Toyota Thailand Open 2026," gathering the nation's top players to compete for over 1 million baht in prize money with free admission from November 10–15.
The Badminton Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, alongside Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), announced readiness for the year's biggest badminton competition at a press conference for the "Toyota Thailand Open 2026" competing for the Royal Trophy from His Majesty the King, with total prize money exceeding 1,000,000 baht. The tournament is scheduled for November 10–15, 2026, at the Wern 2 Sports Building, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok.
The press conference was presided over by Bangkok Governor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt, joined by Thirachai Wutthitham, President of the Bangkok Sports Association; Air Chief Marshal Manat Sachakul, President of the Badminton Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage; and representatives from SAT, Toyota Motor Thailand, Guangzhou Sobey Sports Co., Ltd., Campu (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the Government Lottery Office, and Ainomotota (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said, "Bangkok is delighted and honored to support the Toyota Thailand Open 2026, a significant event for Thai badminton that provides a platform for athletes to showcase their potential, develop skills, and achieve excellence at national and international levels. The competition for the Royal Trophy from His Majesty the King represents the highest honor for athletes, coaches, sports personnel, and all stakeholders, and serves as a key inspiration for the continuous advancement of Thai badminton."
Air Chief Marshal Manat Sachakul, President of the Badminton Association of Thailand, stated, "The National Championships represent the country's highest-level tournament organized by the association to discover and develop Thai badminton players for the world stage. Beyond measuring athletes' skill standards, it creates opportunities for rising stars to compete against World Tour veterans, building a sustainable pipeline of quality athletes for the national team. We thank all sectors for driving this grand event."
Thirachai Wutthitham, President of the Bangkok Sports Association, said, "Together with Bangkok, we have prepared all aspects — competition courts, lighting, sound systems, landscaping, and spectator facilities — to ensure the Wern 2 Sports Building meets international standards with maximum safety. We are ready to welcome athletes, officials, and badminton fans from across the country for the full six days of competition."
