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Tharit Nanthana is a professional poker player from Thailand who has emerged as a significant figure on the Asian tournament circuit, widely recognized for his high level of consistency and recent breakout performances in major regional festivals.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With nearly $200,000 in total live earnings, Tharit Nanthana currently ranks 22nd on the Thailand All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash of $88,437 was achieved in May 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei, where he secured a 4th-place finish in the Zodiac Classic.
The year 2025 has been a defining season for Nanthana, yielding multiple final table appearances and high-stakes results across South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines. His recent good records include:
- 4th Place in APT Taipei Zodiac Classic (May 2025) for TWD 2,832,500 (~$88,437).
- 6th Place in APT Jeju Double Stack (October 2025) for KRW 8,360,000 (~$5,944).
- 6th Place in APT Jeju Turbo High Roller Win the Button (September 2025) for KRW 7,650,000 (~$5,464).
- 7th Place in Triton One Jeju NLHE 8-Handed (September 2025) for $11,300.
- 10th Place in APT Manila Classic Single Day High Roller (February 2025) for PHP 275,000 (~$4,744).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Thailand and currently residing there, Tharit Nanthana has transitioned from a regional competitor to a feared professional on the international stage. While he is a mainstay of prominent Asian festivals such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the U Series of Poker (USOP), he has also recently begun competing in elite high-roller series like Triton One. His rapid ascent in the rankings is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) standing, where he reached a career-high of 3,019th in the world during late 2025, ranking as the 11th best player in Thailand.
Play Style & Strategy
Tharit Nanthana is known for a calculated and resilient tournament strategy, often excelling in “Turbo High Roller” and “Zodiac Classic” formats where technical precision and stack management are paramount. During his deep run in the 2025 APT Taipei Zodiac Classic, he demonstrated elite tactical discipline, successfully navigating a field of world-class professionals to secure his largest career score to date. His approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with the aggression required to thrive in fast-paced championships, a skill evidenced by his ability to consistently reach the final stages of the most competitive festivals in Asia.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
