Hi there,

Welcome to the NINTH season of the “Thursday Pool Hua Hin” – League.
We start on Thursday, October 22, 2026

What’s new?

Following the endless discussions from last season, some teams are no longer part of the league. Our league is intended to be a welcoming environment for all players—especially those who are looking to enjoy a pleasant evening and for whom winning is not the primary focus. Highly competitive teams now play in a separate league of their own.

The rule regarding „elite“ players has not proven very effective; therefore, we have reverted to a limit of one elite player per set. Please note: It’s possible to have TWO elite players in a team, but they cannot play together in the same set.

Please refrain from discussing the rules within the group chat. The rules are set, and in certain areas, they differ from the official WPA regulations. You are welcome to contact me directly at any time, and I will be happy to provide clarification on any points. The most important rules are outlined below.

Elite players

One elite player is permitted per set. The list specifies who qualifies as an elite player. It is possible to field TWO elite players in a single evening, but they may not play together in the same set.

Please note the following: 

• If the final result is 11:10 (or 10:11), the losing team is awarded 1 point.  (Winners receive 2 points, as before). 
•  Each player must play at least TWO frames per evening per team.
• Further changes to the Tuesday league rules affect point 26: Score Sheets, point 28: Communication, point 30: Presentation night. New is point 29: Expulsion from the league. Please check there.
  
  
  

We have adapted some rarely used WPA-Rules to the Thursday League:

This is intended to protect against unnecessary discussions. 

Those interested can take a look at the most important WPA rules.  Some of which have been adapted to the Hua Hin leagues.

Please note the following Hua Hin league rule:

• Point 15: ”Game cancellations/game postponements” 
• No player can play for different teams on the same night. (Point 22)
  
• Each player can only change teams once per season. (Point 23)
  
• Changing players three weeks before the end of the season is not possible. (Point 23)
  
• Each player must provide their correct name. (Point 26)
  
• All agreements can be found in the Thursday League Rules

For clarification:

1. When setting up 9-ball, the „1-ball“ is on the spot (not the „9-ball“).
   In 8-ball, the foremost ball is on the spot (not the „8-ball“). This applies regardless of the size of the table.
   See image here.
2.  The food spot is determined by the position of the diamond markings on the edge of the table. The marking on the cloth is NOT decisive.
   
3. In 8-ball rack, the usual arrangement of the balls is possible, but it is NOT a rule. The rule states that there is NO purposeful or intentional pattern.
4. There is a minimum consumption of THB 1000 for the guest team. It is the responsibility of the home team bar owner/captain, not the league administration, to inform the away team of any underspending and to resolve the issue amicably with them.
5. The game results and the table standings can be found here: https://tphh.leaguerepublic.com
   
   

6. Then I found a statement from the previous organizers of the Wednesday League that I fully support:

   “We wanted to return to the times when pool was played to win, but in a pleasant and friendly way, without recourse to a ‚win at all costs‘ attitude, which seemed to have consumed many leagues. A time when the residents of Hua Hin and visitors, gathered to have a few drinks, socialise and enjoy the evening and teams were not packed with ‚elite‘ players, whose sole purpose seemed to be to grind lesser teams into the ground. A pool league where those with a more average skill set, could compete on a level playing field.”

   It is with this in mind that we run the three leagues we organize