Panchaya to take part in world c’ships

Panchaya Channoi, who claimed the women’s singles title at the world U21 snooker championships in Bucharest last week, was accorded a hero’s welcome upon her return to Bangkok yesterday.

Suntorn Jarumon, president of the Billiard Sports Association of Thailand, who was present at Suvarnabhumi airport, said that the BSAT would make every effort to help Panchaya, who is nicknamed “Mind,” realise her true potential.

“I am sure that there is no shortage of talented snooker players in our country and Panchaya is a proof of that,” said Suntorn.

“We will be sending her to participate in the IBSF world 6-red championships in Kaula Lumpur in October.”

The 14-year-old Panchaya defeated Indian cueist Anupama Ramachandran 4-1 in the title showdown.

Panchaya said: “I…