The TOYOTA Thailand Open 2026 (presented by VICTOR), an HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 event with US$500,000 prize money, runs from May 12 to 17, 2026, at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. This key Asian circuit stop features top international stars and offers crucial ranking points.
Where to Watch
Matches will be streamed live on BWF TV (free on YouTube). Action typically begins around 12:00 PM local time (IST +1.5 hours). Check BWF TV or local broadcasters for the full schedule.
India’s Squad:
Men’s Singles
1. Lakshya Sen (world rank ~11-14) – India’s top hope with strong recent form
2. Ayush Shetty
3. Kidambi Srikanth
4. Tharun Mannepalli
Women’s Singles
1. P.V. Sindhu (world rank ~12-13) – Experienced medal contender
2. Malvika Bansod
3. Isharani Baruah
4. Unnati Hooda
5. Tanvi Sharma
6. Devika Sihag
7. Anmol Kharab
Women’s Doubles
1. Rituparna Panda / Sweety Parnia Panda
Men’s Doubles
1. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty (world rank ~4-5) – India’s powerhouse pair
2. MR Arjun / Hariharan
Mixed Doubles
1. Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto
2. Rohan Kapoor / Rutvika
3. Shivani Surya / Pramuthesh
Key Players
The tournament boasts an elite field. In Men’s Singles, watch for top seeds and stars like Shi Yuqi (China), Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand – home favorite), Anders Antonsen (Denmark), Kodai Naraoka (Japan), Loh Kean Yew (Singapore), and Lee Zii Jia (Malaysia).
In Women’s Singles, headliners include Chen Yufei (China), Akane Yamaguchi (Japan), and Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand).
Men’s Doubles features strong pairs like Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia, though some top pairs may have withdrawal notes) alongside India’s Satwik-Chirag. Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles will see competitive entries from China, Indonesia, Thailand, and others, including Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh pairings.