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Dear sir,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the BRAND'S SUDOKU Thailand International Open 2008, which will be held from March 22nd – 23rd, 2008 at Central World Shopping Complex, Bangkok, Thailand with the winner's prize of USD 5,000. This is 2nd year that the event has been organized and the first time that it opens to challenge all international players worldwide. Meanwhile, this event may be considered as a warm-up tournament before upcoming World SUDOKU Championship 2008 in Goa, India.

Please find details of the tournament below. Should there be any queries or further information needed, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would greatly appreciate the presence of you and your friends at our event. Lastly, we hope that this event will contribute to enhance interests of Sudoku World Society among countries and become more popular and enjoyable than ever.

Best regards,
Amnuay P.
President
Thailand Crossword Game, A-Math, Kumkom, and Sudoku Associtation
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GENERAL DETAILS
BRAND'S SUDOKU THAILAND INTERNATIONAL OPEN 2008

Date
Saturday and Sunday, March 22nd – 23rd, 2008

Venue
Central Court and Forum Zone, Ground Floor, Central World Shopping Complex, Bangkok, Thailand

Organized by
Thailand Crossword Game, A-Math, Kumkom, and Sudoku Association

Division
International Open Division (Individual), open to all without restrictions

Prizes
- Champion: Trophy + USD 5,000 + Gift Set
- 2nd place-getter: 60,000 Thai baht (equivalent to approximately USD 1,700) + Gift Set
- 3rd place-getter: 20,000 Thai baht (equivalent to approximately USD 570) + Gift Set

Entry Fee
USD30 (entry fee and coffee break only, not included accommodation and other travel costs)
*** The application fee can be paid upon Bangkok arrival.

Format
- 5 preliminary rounds. Cumulative scores will be collected.
- After 5 preliminary rounds, the top 5 players who have highest cumulative score will go to final round.
- The Sudoku puzzles will comprise of many Sudoku variations i.e. Sum Sudoku, Jigsaw Sudoku, Samurai Sudoku, Greater-than Sudoku, Even-odd Sudoku, etc.
- More details about Sudoku puzzles will be announced when available.

Accommodation

==The Pathumwan Princess Hotel (4.5 stars hotel) offers the rate of 3,100++ Baht/ night for a single room and 3,400++ Baht / night for a twin or double room.
The Pathumwan Princess Hotel is located in MBK Center. Its address is 444 Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel:(662)216-3700
Note: The above rates include American breakfast, free use of fitness center, etc.

==Siam@Siam Boutique Hotel (4.5 stars hotel) offers the rate of 3,350++ Baht/ night for a single room and 3,550++ Baht / night for a twin or double room.
Siam@Siam Boutique Hotel is the latest hotel in town. It is about 7 minutes walk beyond the Reno Hotel. Its address is 865 Rama 1 Road, Wang Mai, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330,
Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2217 3000, www.siamatsiam.com
Note: The above rates include American Breakfast

==Asia Hotel (3 stars, 10 minute walking) offers the rate of 2,100 Baht net / night for a single room and 2,300 Baht net / night for a twin or double room.
Asia Hotel is located on 296 Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10400, connecting to BTS Ratchathewi Station Tel:(662) 215-0808
Note: The above rates include American Breakfast.

==The Reno Hotel ( 2.5 stars, 5-minute walking) offers the rate of 1,180 Baht net per night for a twin-sharing room with TV and safe.
The Reno Hotel is located on 40 Rama 1 Rd., Soi Kasemsan 1, Bangkok 10330. Tel:(662) 215-0026-7, (662) 612-3096-7
Note: The above rates include American breakfast. Rooms are limited based on first come first serve
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The reservation can be done through us. (contact Mr.Nuttakrit)

Concise Schedule
Saturday, March 22, 10.00-18.00 hr,
at Ground floor, Central Court and Forum Zone, CentralWorld Shopping Complex
Registration / Opening Remark / Round 1-3

Sunday, March 23, 10.00-18.30 hr,
at Ground floor, Central Court and Forum Zone, CentralWorld Shopping Complex
Competition resumes / Round 4-5 / Final round / Closing and prize presentation Ceremony

For Application and Inquiry, contact
Mr.Nuttakrit by Email: info@thaicrossword.com or Telephone (662) 6819971-3 or Fax (662) 6819974

How to apply
Send us your info about the below topics as well as your recent 1-inch photograph (2 copies) at the above-mentioned address. (you may send them via snail mail, email or fax as your choices) For the photographs, you may attach with you email.
-- Name:
-- Age:
-- Nationality:
-- Occupation:
-- Address:
-- Telephone Number: (please indicate your city's code)
-- Email:
-- Past records in any tournament:

About the Venue- CentralWorld Shopping Complex:
The Thailand’s first lifestyle shopping complex, located in the heart of Bangkok with total facilitating area of 550,000 sq.m. The CentralWorld is furnished with more than 500 famous brand name stores. See more details at[url=http://www.centralworld.co.th.[/b]] www.centralworld.co.th.[/b][/url]

[JL]

A little late, perhaps, posting for a contest that will be happening in Thailand in two months?