Background
Nirapathpongporn was born in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nirapathpongporn was born in Bangkok, Thailand.
She graduated in 2004 with Bachelor degree in psychology.
She was voted the 2004 Nancy Lopez Award as the world"s top female amateur. She was also runner-up in the Public Links. Nirapathpongporn turned professional in June 2004 to play on the Futures Tour.
In 2006 she was an LPGA Tour rookie and wrote a blog for lpga.com.
In late February 2011, Nirapathpongporn announced she would be retiring from competitive golf and moving back to Thailand after living in the United States for fifteen years. 2001 Women"s Transport-National Championship Futures Tour wins (2).