Jia Heng Jason Teh returns to the site of a memorable triumph, seeking to defend his title at the PRINCESS SIRIVANNAVARI Thailand Masters 2026.

The Thailand Masters win a year ago was Teh’s first HSBC BWF World Tour title, and the Singaporean would go on to add a second title later in the year, eventually finishing the season ranked No.22.

Following the withdrawal of his higher-ranked compatriot Loh Kean Yew, Teh takes his place at the top of the draw, with a stiff opening test in the form of Jason Gunawan, who too had a breakthrough season last year. The Hong Kong China player won his first HSBC BWF World Tour title at the Syed Modi India International last November, and he could prove to be a tricky first round opponent for Teh. The only time they met, at the Macau Open 2024, was a close outcome for Teh.

If he survives the first round, a possible second round encounter with last week’s DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2026 runner-up Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul looms.

Indonesia Masters champion Alwi Farhan heads the bottom half of the draw, where he faces off against 2024 World Junior champion Hu Zhe An.

Withdrawals

Men’s Singles: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting; Loh Kean Yew
Women’s Singles: Pitchamon Opatniputh
Women’s Doubles: Cheng Su Hui/Tan Zhing Yi
Mixed Doubles: Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Pasaribu

Promotions

Men’s Singles: Manraj Singh, Nguyen Hai Dang
Women’s Singles: Shriyanshi Valishetty
Mixed Doubles: Liew Xun/Ho Lo Ee