10. Jongkolphan Kititharakul
Jongkolphan Kititharakul is a prominent Thai badminton player specializing in women’s doubles.
She has won multiple titles, including the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2017 SEA Games, and was part of the Thai team that clinched the women’s team gold medal multiple times from 2015 through 2023.
Jongkolphan has also claimed several BWF World Tour titles, including the 2018 Thailand Masters and the 2019 Chinese Taipei Open, and was a runner-up in prestigious tournaments such as the 2020 Thailand Open (Super 1000) and the 2023 French Open (Super 750).
Throughout her career, she has partnered notably with Rawinda Prajongjai to achieve success at both regional and international levels.
She has participated in the Olympic Games and Asian Games, contributing significantly to Thailand’s badminton prominence.
Jongkolphan began playing badminton in 2001 and turned professional in 2007, originating from Chiang Mai, Thailand.
9. Puttita Supajirakul
Puttita Supajirakul is a highly skilled Thai badminton player specializing in women’s doubles. She achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 9 in women’s doubles and made history by being part of the first Thai women’s doubles team to medal at the BWF World Championships, winning bronze alongside Sapsiree Taerattanachai.
Puttita represented Thailand at the 2016 Rio Olympics and contributed to Thailand’s gold medal wins in the women’s team events at the SEA Games in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
She also helped secure a silver medal in the 2018 Uber Cup and multiple bronze medals in the Sudirman Cups and Asian Games. Puttita retired from the Thai national team in May 2023, leaving a strong legacy in Thai badminton.
8. Thammasin Sitthikom
Thammasin Sitthikom is a Thai badminton player known for his achievements in men’s singles. He won the men’s singles title at the 2012 Singapore International Series at age 17.
His most notable victory came at the BWF World Tour Super 300 Macau Open in 2019, where he defeated top-ranked players to claim the championship.
Thammasin was part of the Thai national team that won a bronze medal at the 2019 Sudirman Cup. He has also earned medals in the SEA Games, including a bronze in men’s singles in 2019.
His career includes multiple titles in BWF International Challenge/Series tournaments and consistent performances in regional and international competitions.
Thammasin is recognized for his strong playing style and contributions to Thailand’s badminton successes.
7. Dechapol Puavaranukroh
Dechapol Puavaranukroh is a highly accomplished Thai badminton player, specializing in mixed doubles.
He won gold at the 2014 BWF World Junior Championships in boys’ doubles and has since amassed multiple major titles.
Dechapol, alongside partner Sapsiree Taerattanachai, became the first Thai pair to win the BWF World Championships in 2021 and topped the world rankings in mixed doubles.
The duo won numerous prestigious titles, including back-to-back BWF World Tour Finals in 2020 and 2021, and swept multiple Asian leg titles in 2020 and 2021.
Dechapol has a career full of triumphs, including SEA Games gold, Asian Championships medals, and strong performances in various international tournaments.
Recently, after changing partners, he made a remarkable comeback, quickly rising to world No. 3 in 2025.
6. Supissara Paewsampran
Supissara Paewsampran is a Thai badminton player born on November 18, 1999, who competes in women’s and mixed doubles events.
She is affiliated with the SCG Academy and has achieved notable success, including bronze medals in the 2020 Uber Cup and the 2022 Asian Games as part of the Thai women’s team.
Her highest ranking in women’s doubles reached 17 with partner Puttita Supajirakul, and in mixed doubles, she achieved a top ranking of 8 with Dechapol Puavaranukroh as of 2025.
Supissara has won multiple titles on the BWF World Tour, including prestigious wins such as the 2024 Japan Masters and 2025 Malaysia Open in mixed doubles.
She is known for her strong presence in both team events and individual international competitions.
5. Pornpawee Chochuwong
Pornpawee Chochuwong is a leading Thai women’s singles badminton player born on January 22, 1998, in Rayong, Thailand.
She won silver medals at the 2015 Asian Junior Championships and the 2016 World Junior Championships, signaling her early promise.
Pornpawee’s career highlights include winning her first BWF World Tour title at the 2020 Spain Masters, where she defeated Olympic champion Carolina Marín.
She reached the finals of the prestigious 2021 All England Open and entered the BWF top 10 rankings in March 2021.
Pornpawee has been an integral part of Thailand’s team victories in the SEA Games (2017, 2019, 2021) and contributed to the national team’s success in other international competitions.
Known for her resilient play, she continues to be one of the top female singles players globally as of 2025.
4. Sapsiree Taerattanachai
Sapsiree Taerattanachai is a highly accomplished Thai badminton player born on April 18, 1992, in Udon Thani, Thailand.
She is renowned for her achievements in mixed doubles alongside Dechapol Puavaranukroh, with whom she won the gold medal at the 2021 BWF World Championships, becoming the first Thai pair to achieve this feat.
The duo also won back-to-back BWF World Tour Finals in 2020 and 2021 and secured multiple Asian leg titles.
Sapsiree has represented Thailand at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics and competed in three Asian Games. Early in her career, she uniquely won Grand Prix Gold titles in all three badminton disciplines: women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
Additionally, she claimed gold at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Sapsiree is celebrated for her versatility, strong skills, and pivotal role in Thailand’s badminton success.
3. Kantaphon Wangcharoen
Kantaphon Wangcharoen is a distinguished Thai men’s singles badminton player born on September 18, 1998.
He is notably the first Thai male player to win a medal at the BWF World Championships, securing a bronze in 2019.
Early in his career, he was the runner-up at the 2014 Singapore International Series and earned bronze medals at the World Junior Championships and Asian Junior Championships.
Kantaphon has been an integral member of the Thai national team, winning bronze medals at the 2017 and 2019 SEA Games, as well as the 2019 Sudirman Cup.
His career highlights include finishing as a finalist at the 2017 Thailand Masters and achieving a career-best world ranking of 15 in 2018.
Kantaphon is known for his skill and consistent performance on the international badminton circuit.
2. Ratchanok Intanon
Ratchanok Intanon is a highly accomplished Thai badminton player, renowned for her historic achievements. Born on February 5, 1995, she became the first Thai woman to reach the top of the world rankings and the youngest woman to win the BWF World Championships in 2013 at the age of 18.
Over her career, she has secured multiple titles, including the Asian Championships gold in 2018 and 2021, and has won several BWF World Tour titles, such as the India Open and Malaysia Open multiple times. Ratchanok has also been a vital part of Thailand’s national team, earning medals in the Uber Cup and Southeast Asian Games.
She is celebrated for her elegant, ballet-like playstyle and resilience on the court, which has made her a dominant figure in women’s singles badminton.
1. Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Kunlavut Vitidsarn, known as “View,” is a Thai badminton player born on May 11, 2001, who has become a historic figure in Thai sports.
He is the first Thai man to reach world No. 1 in men’s singles, achieving this in May 2025. Kunlavut won the gold medal at the 2023 World Championships and the 2025 Asian Championships, and earned a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games, becoming Thailand’s first Olympic badminton medalist.
He is a three-time World Junior Champion (2017, 2018, 2019) and the first men’s singles player to win three World Junior titles.
Nicknamed the “Three-Game God” for his defensive style that often extends matches to three games, Kunlavut has carved a prominent place in international badminton history through his relentless style and landmark victories.