Camp to champ? Jeeno ready to rule

Star aims high after mountain escape

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Batteries recharged after a refreshing camping holiday in the mountains of Tak province, Jeeno Thitikul is aiming to scale new peaks at Siam Country Club’s Old Course this week.

After some quality time away from the glaring, relentless spotlight that routinely accompanies the world No.1, the Thai superstar returns to centre stage for the 19th edition of the Honda LPGA Thailand.

It's a tournament she cherishes and a title she'd love to add to an outstanding curriculum vitae that has seen her rise to the summit of the women’s game. From her last four appearances in an event in which she first participated when she was 14, Jeeno has placed runner-up once and been third on two occasions.

“Everyone wants to win every tournament we play. I already think this is my year — playing in front of the Thai fans as the world No.1 for the first time. But I don’t know what the result is going to be. I can only control myself. But I will give it my best and hopefully it’s my year,” said Jeeno, who has an extra spring in her step after taking time off at the end of 2025 to recuperate both physically and mentally.