Thread: Pattaya 2007 Table Tennis Championship

PATTAYA 2007 TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
Pattaya City, along with the Business Association and Pattaya Tourist Organization has organized the 2007 Table Tennis Championship, which will take place on 23-25 June 2007 at Pattaya school # 2. The prizes are worth over 400,000 Baht and will include trophies for the winners.

On 1 June 2007, at Pattaya City Hall, Mr.Thavich Chaisawangwong, President of Pattaya City Council, held a press conference to announce the second annual Table Tennis Championship, 2007, along with Mr.Ronagit Akasing, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City, Mr. Sa-gna Gitsamret, Chairman of the event, Mr. Somchai Manothaworn, Pattaya city Advisor, other committee members and the media.

The event will include ten categories:

1. Single Male
2. Youth, up to 18 years old
3. Male Youth, up to 16 years old
4. Single Male Youth, up to 14 years old
5. Single Male Youth, up to 12 years old
6. Male and Female Youth, up to 10 years old
7. Single Female Youth
8. Single Female Youth, up to 18 years old
9. Single Female Youth, up to 15 years old
10. Single Female Youth, up to 12 years old.


The objective of organizing the match is to celebrate the eightieth birthday of King Bhumiphol and to develop the skills of Thai athletes, so that they are able to compete with other countries in international events in the future. Another objective is to support Thai youth by providing constructive free time activities as an alternative to getting involved with drugs. Finally, the event will promote tourism in Pattaya.

For more information, please contact Pattaya Table Tennis Club, 385/8, Moo 10, South Pattaya Road. Banglamung, Chonburi, 20260. Tel No. or Fax 038-373116

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