Nontapat Wattana

Nontapat Wattana is a Thai professional poker player who has quickly climbed the regional rankings to become one of the most consistent "flag hunters" on the Asian live circuit. As part of the "new wave" of Thai players, he has built a strong presence with over $60,000 in total live earnings, placing him on the Thailand All Time Money List.

Wattana's breakthrough performance came at the 2025 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju, where he secured a 3rd place finish in the No Limit Hold'em Event #71 for a career-best score of $8,644. Later that same month, he won an APT team title in the Jeju Teams Event, adding to his accolades.

In 2026, Wattana dominated the Manila Megastack 24 series, recording multiple final tables. He finished 4th in the Deepstack event for $2,748 and 7th in the Super Stack for $1,383. These frequent scores across the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea have driven a steady increase in his poker net worth.

At the Zodiac Series of Poker (ZSOP) 2025 Taipei, Wattana won Event #19: Hyper NLH, taking home $3,150 (NT$103,400). The victory came with the hand Q♥5♥, defeating a field of 118 entries.

Wattana is known for a balanced approach that combines patience with timely aggression, allowing him to navigate deep runs in both tournaments and cash games. His consistent cashes on the Asian circuit have made him a role model for aspiring Thai players, showcasing the potential of dedicated training and adaptability.

• Total Live Earnings: $60,159 (in Asia-Pacific)
• Biggest Win: $12,485 (career-best cash)
• Events Attended: 31
• In the Money: 31 (100% ITM record)
• SPI 2026 Rank: 2,900 (#939 globally)