Thai snooker star Noppon Saengkham defeated Robert Milkins of England 10-8 to earn a berth at the world championship on Wednesday.
Noppon, better known in his country as “Moo Paknam”, top scored with breaks of 116 and 113 in the victory over the Gibraltar Open champion in the final qualifying round in Sheffield.
It’s an exciting time for the Saengkham family as, back in Thailand, his wife is eight months pregnant with their first child.
“We will be having a daughter in mid-May. This is a gift for her and a gift for my family and Thai people. I am fighting for all of them,” said Noppon, one of two Thai players in the draw alongside Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.
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