Robinson Lifestyle Suvarnabhumi Cube Open 2026

Inside the bustling shopping complex of Robinson Lifestyle Suvarnabhumi, solve stations remained active from morning to evening across September 12 to September 13. The floor was filled with the rhythmic click of turning layers and the steady tap of timers on mats as participants gathered in Bangkok, Thailand. Spectators leaned over barriers to watch competitors tackle puzzles ranging from standard geometric cubes to irregular twisting mechanisms, creating a focused atmosphere throughout the entire weekend gathering.

The competitive spotlight centered firmly on groundbreaking milestones at the Robinson Lifestyle Suvarnabhumi Cube Open 2026. Republic of Korea standout Seung Hyuk Nahm delivered the weekend defining performance in the 5x5x5 Cube, setting an Asian record single of 30.60 seconds. That blistering solve anchored his overall winning result of 41.28 seconds, leading a contested podium where Asia Konvittayayotin earned second place at 47.72 and Parist Pariyakanok took third with 47.78. In Clock, Thant Bhone Nay of Myanmar secured a major personal and continental milestone, registering a national record single of 7.20 seconds.

Beyond the record-breaking 5x5x5 Cube performance, Seung Hyuk Nahm produced a sweeping campaign across multiple disciplines at this cubing competition. In the traditional 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube, Nahm captured first place with an exceptional 5.64-second mark in the 3x3 results, staying ahead of Thailand's Parist Pariyakanok at 6.46 and Natthaphat Mahtani at 6.47. Nahm also claimed gold in the 4x4x4 Cube with a winning time of 23.38, while Pariyakanok finished second in 26.11 and Mahtani took third in 27.08.

The larger puzzles and quick-turn events saw familiar faces trade positions across the standings throughout this premier WCA competition. Seung Hyuk Nahm locked in victories in both the 6x6x6 Cube, recording a time of 1:08.95, and the 2x2x2 Cube with a 2.07-second mark. Parist Pariyakanok took second place in the 6x6x6 Cube at 1:37.91, while Enoch Tangprasittipol placed third in 1:53.54. Tangprasittipol also collected second place in 2x2x2 Cube with 2.41, just ahead of Natthaphat Mahtani who recorded 3.16.

The official schedule extended across nine distinct events, giving local speedcubing specialists room to excel. Parist Pariyakanok captured the top spot in Square-1 with an 8.76-second result, edging out Anukun Supcharoenkun at 9.05 and Enoch Tangprasittipol at 9.25. Clock brought a victory for Nattabhum Intaramanee, whose 5.36 outpaced Pariyakanok at 6.12 and Aris Raksamani at 6.36. In Pyraminx, Patomkal Treemek secured gold with a sharp 1.91-second time, followed by Pariyakanok at 2.37 and Wasu Modjang at 3.46, helping Thailand accumulate 22 total podium positions across the meet.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors delivered massive personal breakthroughs across multiple disciplines. Natthaphon Sathapornpanich achieved a remarkable 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 17.07 seconds, cutting 55.6 percent off a previous best of 38.45. Thant Bhone Nay took on eight separate events, logging a 38 percent Clock improvement to 7.20 along with a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 2:52.49, a first Megaminx attempt of 2:53.20, and a best finish of seventh in Square-1. Kittamuk Rueangsri entered seven events, posting a 32.3 percent drop in 4x4x4 Cube to 47.00, a Clock best of 7.80, and a first 5x5x5 Cube mark of 3:09.68 on the way to sixth in Clock. Thanathip Louvirojanakul completed a first Megaminx attempt in 2:12.59 alongside a 28.8 percent improvement in 4x4x4 Cube to 51.39.

The depth of progress continued across the lineup as competitors tested their limits in unfamiliar categories. Pattharadanai Jaiwongkum tackled seven events, logging a first 5x5x5 Cube attempt of 1:25.20, dropping 25.3 percent in Square-1 to 16.48, and finishing fourth in Clock. Satayu Lohfaw registered a first 4x4x4 Cube time of 1:19.10 while improving 24.7 percent in 3x3x3 Cube to 16.15. Athiwara Anan entered nine events, cutting 19.8 percent off 4x4x4 Cube to reach 37.03 and securing seventh in 2x2x2 Cube. Chak Boonmalert completed five events, making a first career attempt at Pyraminx in 10.88 and a first Clock solve in 20.46.

The Robinson Lifestyle Suvarnabhumi Cube Open 2026 demonstrated the vibrant nature of speed cubing in the Bangkok area for the 2026 season. With regional records falling and competitors expanding their repertoire across multiple official formats, the weekend offered clear evidence of rising talent across Southeast Asia. As solvers returned home with new personal milestones and national achievements, the tournament provided a strong benchmark for the competitive year ahead.