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. 6th International Draughts Tournament in Jomtien (‘Thailand Open’) 14 - 23 of May 2010 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 2010 there will be an international 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. 70 USD). If you want to stay in the same hotel as the tournament, the costs are app. 135 euro (app. 200 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!)
14 May: 19.30 hrs. Opening Tournament in Tulip House, 344/3 Jomtien Beach Road, 20260 Jomtien/Pattaya
15 May: 8.00 hrs. 1st round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
16 May: 8.00 hrs. 2nd round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
17 May: 8.00 hrs. 3rd round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
18 May: 8.00 hrs. 4th round; 15.00 hrs. 5th round
19 May: free day. Excursion (if you like)
20 May: 8.00 hrs. 6th round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
21 May: 8.00 hrs. 7th round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
22 May: 8.00 hrs. 8th round; 14.00 hrs. Excursion (if you like)
23 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
Winner 2005
Sharunas Mardosa (Lithuania)
Winner 2006
Ron Heusdens (Netherlands)
Winner 2007
Alexej Tsjizjov (Russia)
Winner 2008
Jean-Marc Ndjofang (Cameroon)
Winner 2009
Jean-Marc Ndjofang (Cameroon)
Winner 2010
You?
Thailand Open 2010 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 2010:
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
