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Updated: 2025.12.24

Thanpisit Manomaiphibul (also listed in databases as Manomaiphibul Thanpisit) is a rising tournament player from Thailand. As of late 2025, he has emerged as a dangerous specialist in high-speed and niche formats, recently making headlines as a double-winner at the Gods of Poker (GOP) festival in South Korea.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of December 2025, Manomaiphibul is rapidly climbing the Thai national rankings following a standout season:

Total Live Earnings: 19,498 USD (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: 5,502 USD
Thailand All-Time Money List: 131st
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 24,396th

2025 Season: The “Jeju Double” & Asian Success

The 2025 season has been the most prolific year of Manomaiphibul’s career, with 18,018 USD (nearly 93% of his total career earnings) won this year alone. He has become a dominant force in the Jeju and Taipei poker scenes.

Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens, Jeju (December 2025): Achieved a rare “Double Win” during the series, showcasing his versatility across different poker disciplines:
- 1st place in the 450,000 KRW Hyper Turbo (Event #48) for 2,730 USD (4,030,000 KRW).
- 1st place in the 850,000 KRW Limit Triple Draw Lowball Mix (A-5, 2-7) for 3,722 USD (5,490,000 KRW).
USOP Osaka (November 2025): Captured an international title by winning the 3,000 JPY All-in or Fold event, demonstrating his mastery of high-variance, short-stack strategy.
Asia Poker Championship (APC) Taiwan (December 2025): Navigated a 256-entry field to finish 9th in the MTT Sport Warm-Up for 1,502 USD (48,000 TWD).
APT Taipei (May 2025): Reached the podium in the Hyper Turbo Home Games – Deuces Wild, finishing 3rd for 925 USD (30,000 TWD).

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Thailand, Manomaiphibul is recognized for his technical proficiency in “Non-Hold’em” variants and “Hyper” structures, distinguishing him from the standard No-Limit Hold’em player pool.

His play style is characterized by:

Mixed Game Versatility: His victory in the Limit Triple Draw Lowball Mix highlights a deep strategic understanding of draw mechanics and lowball equities, a skillset that provides a significant edge in specialized Asian series.
High-Variance Specialist: Success in Hyper Turbo, All-in or Fold, and Deuces Wild formats indicates a player who is mathematically sound in short-stack scenarios and thrives in fast-paced environments.
Regional Traveling Pro: He is a frequent participant in the Asian Poker Tour (APT), USOP, and GOP circuits, often traveling alongside other top Thai professionals like Thanachai Piyanarapohn.