Thailand Open 2009 (22-31 mei)

[Eric van Dusseldorp]

Download the flyer: http://www.ericsdamsite.com/ThailandOpen2009LowRes.pdf

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Trouwens al geboekt ook.....17 mei tot en met 14 juni.

[Andrew Tjon A Ong]

Sun, sea, beach, nature, culture, friendly people, nice food, nice nightlife, draughts, … is there a better combination? Playing draughts in the morning, swimming in the sea or sitting on an elephant in the afternoon… In the evening, if you like, there are many open bars. 5th International Draughts Tournament in Jomtien (‘Thailand Open’) 22 - 31 of May 2009 in the Jomtien Garden Hotel, 31/71 Moo 12, Nongprue, Banglamoung, Chonburi 20260, THAILAND Although Thailand Open is a typical friendship tournament, it is recognized by the World Draughts Federation (FMJD), member of the GAISF, (General Association of International Sports Federations, in French AGFIS) and players can win or loose official rating points. In May 2009 there will be an internatio- nal draughts tournament in Jomtien, a nice tourist village just at the beach. Nine rounds in nine days according to the Swiss System and the rules of the FMJD. We will play eight games in the morning and one game in the afternoon. There will be enough time to take part on (of course fully voluntary) excursions, or to play rapid (‘blitz’) games, or to play a small tournament ‘Thai draughts’ with the locals. The entrance fee of the participation is 50 euro (app. 65 USD). If you want to stay in the same hotel as the tournament, the costs are app. 125 euro (app. 160 USD) for 9 nights with breakfast, based on a shared room. The transfer Bangkok-Jomtien is about 5 euro (7 USD) per person with the minibus. Excursions are, of course, not included in the price. We recommend you to spend more days in the nice country of Thailand.
Playing schedule:
(Time of the excursions can change!)
22 May: 20.00 hrs. Opening Tournament in Tulip House, 344/3 Jomtien Beach Road, 20260 Jomtien/Pattaya
23 May: 8.00 hrs. 1st round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
24 May: 8.00 hrs. 2nd round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
25 May: 8.00 hrs. 3rd round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
26 May: 8.00 hrs. 4th round; 15.00 hrs. 5th round
27 May: free day. Excursion (if you like)
28 May: 8.00 hrs. 6th round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
29 May: 8.00 hrs. 7th round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
30 May: 8.00 hrs. 8th round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
31 May: 8.00 hrs. 9th round; 14.00 hrs. Closing Ceremony

We’ll play according the rules of the FMJD. 40 moves in 1,5 hours per person and then 1 hour per person to finish the game.
It is not allowed to agree with a draw (1-1) before the 41th. Move. The penalty is a 0-0 score. Referee is Mr. E. Davelaar, international referee of the FMJD.

Prizes:
There are many prizes (money and cups) in several categories. It's depending
on the amount of participants. Last year the 1st prize was 500 euro.
There are special prizes for the best Asian players.
Do you want to join the tournament?
It's not necessary to be a strong draughts player.
It is an open tournament for everyone who wants to play international draughts.
Mail Tournament director Andrew Tjon A Ong: tjonaong@versatel.nl
Website Thailand Open 2008: www.ericsdamsite.com/Thailand_Open_2008.html

Winner 2005
Sharunas Mardosa (Lithuania)

Winner 2006
Ron Heusdens (Netherlands)

Winner 2007
Alexej Tsjizjov (Russia)

Winner 2008
Jean-Marc Ndjofang (Cameroon)

Winner 2009 You?

Thailand Open 2009 is sponsored by
Tulip House,
344/3 Jomtien Beach Road
20260 Jomtien
Tel.: +66 38 231 134
Fax: +66 38 232 071
Email: tuliph@loxinfo.co.th
Hotel / guesthouse with seaview
Restaurant
Terrace
Thai and European kitchen
Travel agency
Rooms available for app. 10 euro

The organization of Thailand Open 2009:

Mr. Andrew Tjon A Ong
Tournament director

Mr. Evert Davelaar
Organization
International referee

Mr. Mathieu Corporaal
Organization
Sponsor

Mr. Eric van Dusseldorp
Webmaster
Sponsor

A little bit information about the costs of living (indications) in Thailand.
Thai meal in a restaurant: 2-3 euro
All-you-can-eat BBQ: 2-3 euro
European meal in a restaurant: 3-5 euro
Small bottle of coke: 0,20 euro or something more
Small bottle of beer: 1 euro
Bottle Thai Whiskey (0,7 l.): 4 euro
Taxi 175 km: 20-30 euro
Oil massage one hour: 6 euro

[Andrew Tjon A Ong]

Next week: Thailand Open 2009!
The tournament is still Open for everybody!
Come and join it
Otherwise you can enjoy it. The tournament will start on May 22 at the Tuliphouse in Jomtien. It will start with the loting, then dinner and after that we have'll have a party!
The next day the games will start at the Jomtien Garden hotel.
Everyday we'll put the results on the web including pictures, games and comments!
This year is the first time a Thai draughtsplayer wants to participate. We hope many will follow. They are all welcome!

Here is the list of participants:

1 Jean Marc Ndjofang (Cameroon)
2 Leo Peters
3 Peter Blok
4 Bé Eggens
5 Ramon Sakidin
6 Andy Damen
7 Wim Vlooswijk
8 Piet Jonkers
9 Macodou N'Diaye (Senegal)
10 Jerrie den Os
11 Jan Jacobs
12 Leopold Sekongo (Ivory Coast)
13 Harold Jagram
14 Cock van Wijk
15 Ronny Kamp
16 Evert v.d.Pol
17 Vaclav Krista (Chech Republic)
18 Ruud Palmer
19 Raoul Alias (Curacao)
20 Nerin Bisseswar
21 Arco Berger
22 Lex van Amerongen
23 Ton v.d. Ploeg
24 Gerben de Wit
25 Ramdew Jahani
26 Ashok Bhajan
27 Wim Verschoor
28 Johan Wiering
29 Bas Baksoellah
30 Ashok Mahabier
31 Eric van Dusseldorp
32 Kees v.d. Bosch
33 Ricardo Pierre (Haiti)
34 Joël Blanchard (Haiti)
35 Devendra Dindial (Trinidad)
36 Poompat Sivara (Thailand)


The Battle in Thailand will start on May 22


Swimmingpool @ Jomtien Garden Hotel


Nice trophies at Thailand Open


Free buffet for everyone @ Opening tournament


Turbodambase designer Klaas Bor (left) visits Thailand at least twice a year


Partytime @ TulipHouse


You're welcome in the nice playingroom of Thailand Open 2009

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