Kantaphon Wangcharoen, a prominent figure in Thai men’s singles badminton, officially signed with Kumpoo in 2025, becoming one of the brand’s global ambassadors. This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in badminton: Kumpoo continues to push the boundaries of professional performance through its independently developed high-performance equipment and cutting-edge technology, while Kantaphon — Thailand’s first-ever men’s singles medalist at the BWF World Championships (bronze in 2019) — brings with him a record of excellence and professionalism that will further strengthen the brand’s presence in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Honors and Achievements

Men’s Singles Bronze Medalist, 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games

Men’s Team Bronze Medalist, 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games

Men’s Singles Semifinalist, 2019 Macau Open

Men’s Singles Bronze Medalist, 2019 BWF World Championships

Men’s Singles Semifinalist, 2019 Indonesia Open

Semifinalist, 2019 Sudirman Cup (Mixed Team)

Men’s Singles Semifinalist, 2018 Swiss Open

Men’s Singles Semifinalist, 2018 Thailand Masters

Men’s Team Bronze Medalist, 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games

Men’s Singles Runner-up, 2017 Thailand Masters

Boys’ Singles Bronze Medalist, 2016 BWF World Junior Championships

Mixed Team Bronze Medalist, 2016 BWF World Junior Championships

Mixed Team Bronze Medalist, 2016 Asian Junior Mixed Team Championships

Men’s Singles Runner-up, 2014 Singapore International Series

Mixed Team Bronze Medalist, 2014 BWF World Junior Championships

Kantaphon’s addition marks a key piece in Kumpoo’s ambassador strategy for the Southeast Asian market. As the 2019 BWF World Championships men’s singles bronze medalist, he joins Kumpoo’s expanding international ambassador team, which includes world champion Tian Houwei, Australian national player Gronya Somerville, and Malaysian star Liew Daren. Together, they form a dynamic and diverse force representing multiple generations and regions in the badminton world. As the first Thai top-tier athlete to sign with a global professional badminton brand, Kantaphon’s competitive influence aligns perfectly with Kumpoo’s deepening focus on the Southeast Asian market—creating powerful synergy between athlete and brand.