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Kannapong Thanarattrakul is a world-class professional poker player from Thailand who has become one of the most successful and feared competitors on the global high-stakes circuit. Widely known by his nickname “Toby,” he has established himself as a dominant force in the most elite fields in the world, particularly within the Triton Poker series.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $3.7 millions in total live earnings, Kannapong Thanarattrakul currently ranks 2nd on the Thailand All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash of $646,500 was achieved in September 2022 at the WSOP Online Main Event ONLINE, where he outlasted a massive field of 4,984 entries to win the $2,094,885 runner-up prize.
The years 2024 and 2025 have seen Thanarattrakul reach new heights in the “nosebleed” stakes. His recent good records include a string of elite results in the latter half of 2025. In September 2025, he secured a massive score of $717,000 for a 5th-place finish in the Triton Poker Jeju $100,000 NLH Main Event. He followed this with another deep run in December 2025 at WSOP Paradise, where he finished 4th in the $100,000 Triton NLH Main Event for $1,170,000. Earlier in May 2025, he also recorded a 4th-place finish in the Triton Montenegro $50,000 NLH 7-Handed event for $452,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Thailand and currently residing in Bangkok, Kannapong Thanarattrakul has transitioned from a successful online player to a premier live professional. While he is a staple of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APPT) , where he holds multiple titles, his career trajectory shifted significantly when he began competing in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series . Representing Thailand on the global stage, Kannapong Thanarattrakul has become the first player from his nation to consistently challenge for titles in $100,000 buy in events. His exceptional consistency is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he reached a career high of 34th in the world during 2025.
Play Style & Strategy
Kannapong Thanarattrakul is known for an extremely aggressive and highly technical tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Super High Roller” formats where elite tactical precision is required. During his victory at the WPT World Championship High Roller, live reporting highlighted his relentless pressure and ability to navigate high stakes final tables with composure. His strategy involves a deep understanding of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) principles combined with the exploitative aggression needed to thrive in the world’s most competitive festivals. Whether battling at the European Poker Tour (EPT) or dominating the APT Taipei high roller events, Kannapong Thanarattrakul has demonstrated a rare capacity to maintain a high win rate against the best players in the game.
