Panchaya Channoi, who claimed the women's singles title at the world U21 snooker championships in Bucharest last week, was accorded a hero's welcome upon her return to Bangkok on Monday.
Suntorn Jarumon, president of the Billiard Sports Association of Thailand, who was present at Suvarnabhumi airport, said that the BSAT would make every effort to help Panchaya, who is nicknamed "Mind," realise her true potential.
"I am sure that there is no shortage of talented snooker players in our country and Panchaya is a proof of that," said Suntorn.
Panchaya Channoi holds her world U21 championship trophy and gold medal at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday.
"We will be sending her to participate in the IBSF world 6-red championships in Kaula Lumpur in October."
The 14-year-old Panchaya defeated Indian cueist Anupama Ramachandran 4-1 in the title showdown.
Panchaya said: "I was up against a very good player -- I had lost to her in the round-robin stage of the tournament.
"I knew that I had to get better and fight to the best of my ability. I am happy that I won the title."
Ramachandran defeated Thailand's Ploychompoo Laokiatphong in the semi-finals, forcing the Thai star to settle for the bronze medal.
Thithipong Chulasak also returned home with a bronze medal after bowing out in the semi-finals of the men's U18 event.