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The winner of the Tour will receive Baht 1,000,000. This is the first time that Thailand hosted a World Tour. Because this year Thailand will celebrate for King’s Birthday (His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej 84 Years Anniversary) All price are about Baht 4,215,000.

Schedule:

• First round (Thai) September 21-23, at Blu – O Paragon
• First round (International) on September 24-30, at Blu – O Paragon
• Final on September 30, at Infini City Hall Paragon

Sources: abf-online.org

Many Muay Thai boxers from around the world venture to Thailand to experience first-hand the soul and spirit of this centuries old ancient art and martial arts technique and to learn about its true essence and the cultural values, so they truly master the art. They also make their way to ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya to pay homage to the legendary Muay Thai folk hero, Nai Khanom Tom.

The organizers are striving to get the message across that Thailand, the birthplace of original Muay Thai — is the only place in the world to see the very best in Muay Thai fights.

Thai Fight takes Muay Thai boxing onto the international stage and will feature Muay Thai champions from 16 participating countries. These are Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, Turkey, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Korea, Iran, and host country, Thailand.

Source: tatnews.org, thaifight.tv

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Thailand’s premier annual sporting event, the PTT Thailand Open enters its eighth year as part of the ATP Tour and returns to Bangkok from 25 September – 3 October, 2010. The tournament has played host to some of the biggest names in men’s tennis.

In 2003 with Paradorn-mania at its height after the Thai ace had become the first Asian player to crack the world top 10, the Thailand Open was born and the excitement surrounding “Ball” was a large part of the success of the first event.

However, the event quickly proved that it was not just an opportunity for Paradorn to show his stuff to his home fans. Over the past seven years, the Thailand Open has welcomed some of the biggest names in men’s tennis. In the inaugural event in 2003, the field was headlined by then world #1 Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero as well as fellow top 10 stars Carlos Moya and Paradorn. Paradorn made the quarter finals but in the end it was big serving American Taylor Dent who took the title beating Ferrero in straight sets in the first final, and Israeli duo Jonathon Erlich and Andy Ram won the first of their two Thailand Open doubles titles.

In 2004 the event grew even bigger attracting more spectators as well as the world’s #1 and #2 players: Roger Federer and Andy Roddick. Russia’s Marat Safin was another top-five player who made it to the event. And after two dream semi-finals: Federer vs. Paradorn and Roddick vs. Safin, the final was a clash between the top two players in the world with Federer emerging victorious.

The following year saw Federer return to defend his title against the likes of Aussie Lleyton Hewitt and Germany’s Tommy Haas but it was a then unheralded Scot named Andy Murray who surprised everyone by making his first ATP Tour final and taking it up to Federer all the way in the tight final match.

In 2006, the tournament featured more top names in one year than ever before. The stellar line up included then world #3 Ivan Ljubicic, #9 James Blake as well as the returning Murray, Tim Henman, Safin, Ferrero and Paradorn. James Blake took home the King’s Cup trophy after a convincing win over Ljubicic.

In 2007, Dmitry Tursunov beat Germany’s Benjamin Becker in the singles final but for local fans the highlight of the tournament was the unexpected breakthrough of local twins Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana who collected their first ATP Tour doubles title beating Nicolas Mahut and Michael Llodra in front of an ecstatic crowd of 10,000.

2008 saw the breakthrough of France’s irrepressible Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who captured his first ATP title beating #1 seed Novak Djokovic in the final, and in 2009 Tsonga returned along with countryman Gilles Simon, Marat Safin and rising stars including John Isner and Ernests Gulbis. Simon emerged victorious winning his first title of the year while popular duo Eric Butorac and Rajeev Ram took the doubles crown.

And now in 2010 we look forward to another exciting nine days of top tennis action at the PTT Thailand Open. Stay tuned for details regarding tickets and the exciting player line up.

Official Hotel: InterContinental Bangkok

Ideally situated for both business and leisure travelers, InterContinental Bangkok occupies a prime location at the centre of the city’s business and commercial districts. A wide range of shopping and other facilities are within easy walking distance, while access to other parts of Bangkok is fast and efficient by Skytrain, the nearest station being literally steps from the hotel’s entrance. Complementing convenience with style, InterContinental Bangkok affords a welcoming sense of space and a graceful interior décor of understated elegance. Throughout, guests will appreciate impeccable service and the warm, attentive hospitality that is traditionally Thai.

Source: thailandopen.org

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The Marathon is made on the scenic route starting from Phromthep Peninsular, the 3-beach point view site, Gata Noi Beach, Gata Beach, Garon Beach to Patong Beach, for 42.195 kilometers. The Half-marathon is for 21.1 kilometers whereas the mini-marathon and the family-marathon requires running for 10.50 kilometers and 5 kilometres respectively.

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