The 2025 Thailand Open, held from May 13 to 18 at Bangkok’s Nimibutr Stadium, concluded with thrilling performances across all categories.
This Super 500 event, part of the BWF World Tour, featured a prize pool of $475,000 and showcased top-tier badminton talent.
Thailand’s own Kunlavut Vitidsarn delighted the home crowd by clinching the men’s singles title. In a gripping final, he overcame Denmark’s Anders Antonsen with scores of 21–16, 17–21, 21–9 . This victory marked a significant milestone in Vitidsarn’s career, adding to his impressive achievements in 2025.
China’s Chen Yufei secured the women’s singles crown with a commanding straight-sets win over Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong, finishing 21–16, 21–12 . Chen’s consistent performance throughout the tournament underscored her status as one of the sport’s elite players.
The Malaysian duo of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik triumphed in the men’s doubles, defeating Denmark’s William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjaer in a three-set battle: 20–22, 21–17, 21–12 . This victory marked their second title of the year, highlighting their growing dominance in the discipline.
Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan captured the women’s doubles title, overcoming South Korea’s Jeong Na-eun and Lee Yeon-woo with scores of 21–16, 21–17 . This win represents their first World Tour title of the year and a significant achievement for Malaysian women’s badminton.
In mixed doubles, China’s Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping emerged victorious, defeating compatriots Gao Jiaxuan and Wu Mengying 24–22, 21–16 . Their synergy and tactical prowess were evident throughout the match, securing China’s second title at the tournament.
The 2025 Thailand Open highlighted the depth of talent in international badminton, with standout performances from both seasoned champions and emerging stars. As the BWF World Tour progresses, fans can look forward to more exhilarating matches and remarkable athletic feats.
Men’s Singles: Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand)
Women’s Singles: Chen Yufei (China)
Men’s Doubles: Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia)
Women’s Doubles: Pearly Tan & Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia)
Mixed Doubles: Feng Yanzhe & Huang Dongping (China)
Leave a Reply