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Updated: 2025.12.27

Pongsapak Himathongkom is a professional poker player from Thailand who has quickly become a rising star on the Asian tournament circuit. Primarily competing in major regional series like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Poker Dream , the player is recognized for a high level of consistency and recent breakout victories that have propelled him up the national rankings.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $108,700 in total live earnings, Pongsapak Himathongkom currently ranks 35th on the Thailand All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, the player achieved a significant career milestone in 2024 by surpassing the $100,000 mark in total live winnings. Pongsapak Himathongkom recorded a career-best live cash of TWD 893,800 (~$28,309) in September 2024 at the APT Taipei Poker Classic, where he emerged victorious in the No Limit Hold’em Event #33.

The year 2025 has been a prolific season for Himathongkom, yielding multiple five-figure scores and titles across Malaysia and Taiwan. His recent triumphs and good records include:

Winner, Poker Dream 17 Malaysia Win the Button Hyper Turbo (April 2025) for $1,653.
Winner, APT Taipei Poker Classic No Limit Hold’em Event #33 (September 2024) for $28,309.
2nd Place, Poker Dream 17 Malaysia Monster Stack (April 2025) for $15,987.
5th Place, APT Taipei Turbo High Roller (April 2025) for $5,145.
14th Place, Poker Dream 17 Malaysia High Roller (April 2025) for $4,992.
26th Place, APT Taipei Main Event (April 2025) for $16,029.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Thailand and currently residing there, Pongsapak Himathongkom has transitioned from regional play to a high-volume professional presence on the international stage. While a mainstay of the Asian circuit, the player has also traveled to global stops, including a 6th-place finish in the WSOP Paradise Wind Down Wednesday event in the Bahamas in late 2024. This steady climb is reflected in the Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where Pongsapak Himathongkom reached a career-high of 6,383rd in the world during 2025.

Play Style & Strategy

Pongsapak Himathongkom is known for a resilient and aggressive tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller,” “Monster Stack,” and “Turbo” formats where technical precision is paramount. During the victory at the 2024 APT Taipei Poker Classic, Pongsapak Himathongkom demonstrated elite tactical discipline by outlasting a 178-strong field to secure his first major career title and trophy. The strategic approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with the aggression needed to thrive in fast-paced championship environments, a skill evidenced by the ability to consistently reach final tables in competitive festivals across the Philippines, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

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