Bangkok:Governor Chatchart is preparing to open the "Toyota Thailand Badminton Championships 2026," which will compete for the Royal Trophy on November 10th.
According to Thai News Agency, the Badminton Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, along with Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok Provincial Sports Associations, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), has announced its readiness to host a press conference for the prestigious badminton tournament. The event, offering a total prize money of over 1,000,000 baht, will be held from November 10-15, 2026, at the Sports Complex 2, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japanese), Din Daeng, Bangkok.
The press conference was attended by several key figures, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, who chaired the ceremony, Mr. Thirachai Wutthitham, President of the Bangkok Provincial Sports Association, and Air Chief Marshal Monthol Satchukorn, President of the Badminton Association of Thailand. Representatives from various supporting organizations also participated.
Associate Professor Dr. Chatchart Sittipunt expressed Bangkok's honor in supporting the championship, highlighting its significance for the development of badminton talent in Thailand. Air Chief Marshal Monthol Satchukorn emphasized the competition's role in scouting and developing players for the world stage. Mr. Thirachai Wutthitham assured that preparations have been made to meet international standards for the event.
This year's championship will feature top Thai badminton players, both emerging and experienced, including "Kimhan" Thanawat Yimjit, "Nuwaen" Anyapatch Pichitprechasak, "Tara" Pattharin Eiamwareesrisakul, and others. Free admission will be available for spectators, while the semi-finals and final will be streamed live via the TrueVisions NOW application.