Thailand’s Amarin Kraivixien captured his first Asian Development Tour title after defeating Italy’s Michele Ortolani in a dramatic two-hole playoff at the SINGHA-SAT ADT Hua Hin Championship 2026 on Sunday.

Amarin birdied the 18th hole in regulation to post an eight-under-par total and force extra holes with Ortolani, who had earlier set the clubhouse target after a closing three-under-par 69.

The THB3 million event was played at Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, Thailand’s oldest golf course celebrating its 100th anniversary, and was co-sanctioned by the Asian Development Tour and Thailand PGA Tour.

The overnight leaders, Morocco’s Ayoub Lguirati and Chinese Taipei’s Su Ching-hung, were unable to convert their advantage after rounds of 77 and 76 respectively, while several players in the leading groups also slipped back on a tense final day.

That opened the door for those chasing from behind, with Amarin and Ortolani both carding 69s to climb into contention. Also shooting 69 were American Joo-young Lee, Thailand’s Newport Laparojkit and Prayad Marksaeng, and Australia’s Peter Wilson.

In the playoff, both players made par at the first extra hole after narrowly missing birdie chances. At the second visit to the 18th, Amarin again found trouble right off the tee but received a fortunate opening to attack the green, leaving himself around eight feet.

Ortolani drove into the fairway but flew his approach over the green. After his third shot came up short of the hole, Amarin seized the moment by holing the birdie putt for victory.

An emotional Kraivixien said the win had come as a surprise after a modest start to the week.

“Excited, nervous, relieved — all sorts of things. A bit blank to be honest at the moment,” he said.

“I didn’t see this coming today at all. After two rounds I was just trying to make the cut because I’m not playing well.

“But after what happened two weeks ago when I lost in a playoff (against fellow ADT player Jonathan Wijono), I honestly had very good confidence.”

The Thai credited a strong third round for changing his outlook. “The third round really jump-started what could happen today,” he said.

He also paid tribute to his local caddie and family support.

“This week all credit to my caddie, a local caddie. Without her I probably would have been blindfolded or just keep guessing the line, so huge, huge credit to her. Also great to have my family here this week. It makes it even more sweet.”

Winning at Royal Hua Hin made the breakthrough even more meaningful.

“To win at this iconic golf course in Thailand, the very first golf course in Thailand, is a dream come true.”

Asked how he would celebrate, the visibly emotional champion smiled.

“Some good food, some really good sleep for sure.”

The victory, his first on an international tour after previous success on domestic circuits, also changes his season plans.

“This will completely change my schedule for the year,” he said. “I’ll have things in my control. It will be nice to pick and choose where I would like to play.

“Obviously the main goal is to get to the main tour, so I will work even harder to make sure I have that opportunity.”