No break for Phuket Snooker Cup star

PHUKET: Ratchapol Pu-Ob-Orm (James Wattana) ranked 67 in the world thrilled his Phuket fans with back-to-back wins over the past 24 hours at the Sangsom Phuket Snooker Cup.

The tournament is being hosted at the Royal Paradise Hotel and Spa in Patong and features several of the world’s top 100 players.

Play began at 1pm today with Ratchapol Pu-Ob-Orm (Wattana) taking on Supoj Saenla.

Ratchapol defeated his fellow countryman Supoj by 4 frames to 2.

This victory follows his first round win yesterday over Nakorn Chapon 4-1.

Currently in action are Phaitoon Phonbun and Thepchaiya Un-nooh. Play began at 4pm

At 7pm, Sarawut Chubuppha and Dechawat Poomjang will battle for a place in the next round.

Additional news:

Last night world number 17 Stuart Bingham from the UK won his first match against Pramoul Jantad 4-0 . That game began at 7pm.

Entrance is free for those wishing to spectate and support.

The Phuket Gazette sponsors the Sangsom Phuket Snooker Cup and will continue to update results throughout the tournament.

— Neil Quail