Jeeno Thitikul Reveals Her Caddie Asked to Claim the Toto Japan Classic Luxury Toilet Prize

Ahead of the Toto Japan Classic, Jeeno Thitikul revealed that her longtime caddie Banpot Bunpisansaree asked if he could take home the tournament's luxury toilet prize if she claims victory.

The amusing conversation came to light during Thitikul's pre-tournament press conference ahead of the LPGA Tour event in Japan.

Golfweek writer Beth Ann Nichols shared video footage of the lighthearted exchange on X.

The discussion began when the pair noticed the unusual showpiece stationed prominently near the practice facilities.

According to Thitikul, the duo spotted the fixture positioned right beside the tournament putting green.

Her longtime bagman looked closely at the display and immediately questioned what he was seeing.

“We saw that it’s beside the putting green, I guess,” Thitikul explained to reporters in the media center.

“And then my caddie says, ‘Is it a toilet?’” she recalled with a laugh.

Thitikul confirmed the fixture was indeed what it appeared to be.

“I was like, yes, and then like, what is it for?” she continued.

Upon checking the signage accompanying the unusual display, Bunpisansaree noticed that the fixture was reserved exclusively for the eventual champion.

“And then he told us that, like, the winner gets it as a prize, so if we win, we get it,” Thitikul said.

That discovery quickly prompted her caddie to try staking an early claim on the item.

“Then he’s like, ‘If you win, can I get it?’” Thitikul revealed.

The Thai star could not help but question his sudden household ambition.

“I was like, ‘What are you gonna get it for?’” Thitikul replied.

AN UNCONVENTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REWARD

Victory on the LPGA Tour routinely delivers valuable rewards to the players who manage to navigate four grueling rounds.

Tournament champions typically celebrate with massive ceremonial checks destined for their financial accounts.

Winners also earn standard photo opportunities alongside prestigious trophies.

In many instances across global professional golf, title sponsors add significant physical bonuses to the winner’s haul.

Some tournaments reward their champions with luxury lifestyle items or fine watches.

Other tour stops provide the triumphant golfer with a brand-new automobile parked next to the final green.

This week at the Toto Japan Classic, however, the victorious player earns the ultimate bathroom throne.

The winner of the event receives a world-famous, state-of-the-art Toto toilet.

Toto originally became the title sponsor of the LPGA's annual Japan Classic tournament back in 2015.

Starting in 2022, the company decided to begin awarding the tournament champion one of its famous high-tech commodes.

The fixture presented to last year's champion was valued at approximately $15,000.

That particular model came fully equipped with an integrated heated seat, a built-in warm-air dryer, and an ambient night light.

BATTLE FOR THE THRONE

While Bunpisansaree was quick to call dibs on the fixture, Thitikul is not entirely convinced she wants to give it away.

The 23-year-old LPGA standout confessed that she has a genuine interest in keeping the Japanese appliance for herself.

“I definitely would love it, would love it for sure,” Thitikul said when discussing the prize.

Thitikul expressed deep admiration for the high standard of bathroom fixtures found throughout the host country.

“I think toilet is the best thing that — best toilet in all of countries,” Thitikul noted.

She pointed out that high-end Japanese washroom engineering stands far above what players encounter in other tournament travel stops.

“Best toilet in all of the countries [we play in],” she told the press gathering.

Thitikul even highlighted the quality of the restrooms found while flying on Japanese commercial carriers.

She specifically brought up the bathroom facilities provided on Japanese airlines such as ANA and JAL during her travel experiences.

“I mean, even the airlines have the best toilets so far,” she added.

Her admiration is not just theoretical, as she already appreciates the convenience of advanced home technology.

Thitikul revealed that she already possesses an automatic toilet installed at her personal residence in Thailand.

Even with an automatic setup already at home, the chance to secure another premium model remains very appealing to her.

Taking home the coveted commode would carry an even greater professional significance inside the ropes.

Securing the toilet would confirm that she had officially captured her fifth tournament victory of the season.

Thitikul highlighted that claiming the fixture would offer two distinct celebrations.

First, she would achieve another prestigious LPGA Tour title.

Second, she would bring home an exceptional household amenity from the trip.

A LONGTIME PARTNERSHIP ON THE BAG

The caddie attempting to claim the bathroom throne is Banpot Bunpisansaree, widely known on tour as Gong Banpot.

Bunpisansaree has stood alongside Thitikul through every major step of her competitive golf career.

Their working relationship predates Thitikul's transition into the professional ranks.

According to his official profile with the Professional Ladies Tour Caddies Association, Bunpisansaree grew up in Chonburi, Thailand.

In his association profile, he highlights the opportunity to travel to different golf courses as one of the best parts of his professional occupation.