22nd Brand's Thailand International King's Cup

Welcome to one of the world's most exciting and challenging event of the year, the 22^nd BRAND'S Thailand International Crossword Game King's Cup 2007, which will be held from June 21^st - 22^nd, 2007 at Siam Discovery Center, Bangkok, and from June 23^rd - 24^th at Royal Paragon Hall, with the winner's prize of USD 6,000.

We proudly invite you to join a celebration of the wonderful 22^nd year of Crossword Game in Thailand and be a part of our greatest history together. This spectacular event will bring you to the world of real sport competition with an exciting and challenging atmosphere. Let's join us! We are planning to set up this event to be the most memorable and enjoyable tournament ever.

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.

Best regards,

Amnuay P.

GENERAL DETAILS

22^nd BRAND'S THAILAND INTERNATIONAL CROSSWORD GAME KING'S CUP 2007

Date
June 21^st - 24^th, 2007

Venue
June 21^st - 22^nd at 1^st floor, Siam Discovery Center Complex,
& June 23^rd - 24^th at 5^th floor, Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Shopping Complex
(Both venues are adjacent to each other)

Division
Open Division, open to all without restrictions

Prize
- Champion: HM King's Cup + USD 6,000 + Gift Set
- 2nd place-getter : 75,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 3rd place-getter : 40,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 4th place-getter : 20,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 5th place-getter : 10,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 6th place-getter : 7,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 7th place-getter : 5,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 8th place-getter : 4,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 9th place-getter : 3,000 Baht + Gift Set
- 10th place-getter : 2,000 Baht + Gift Set

Bonus Prize
Each player (except the winner and the 2nd place-getter) will receive 50 Baht for every winning game on June 21-22 and receive 100 Baht for every winning game on June 23-24. ***This means that everyone has a chance to win prize money.***

Super Bonus Prize
If a player wins every game he played on any particular day, he will receive five times the Bonus Prize he would normally receive on that day instead of the normal Bonus Prize.
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- The above prizes will be given only to the players who have played all 27 rounds completely.
- The prizes will be awarded at the end of the tournament.
- Everyone who receives the total prize money of over 500 Baht during the tournament is subject to paying a 5% witholding tax.

Entry Fee
USD120 (including Reception Party & 2 days Coffee Break) For those who has confirmed and sent in their application forms by May 26, 2007.
** Those who send in their application forms after May 26, 2007, must pay another additional fee of USD 10.
*** The application fee can be paid upon Bangkok arrival.

Words Source
SOWPODS* (including new North American Words -OWL2). List of all 2 & 3-letter words and their inflected forms provided for each player to look at during the game. Single Challenge applied.

Challenge Rule
Free challenge, a player does not lose his turn when he challenges the acceptable word(s). Self-checking method, a player and his/her opponent will take a look at challenged word(s) at computer provided.

Game Timing
Each player is allowed 25 MINUTES per game.

Maximum Difference
In each game, a player is allowed to win/lose not more than a maximum point spread of +/- 350. If there is any player win/lose more than maximum point spread of +/- 350, (s)he should record in Master score card and tally sheet with only +/- 350 point spread.

Format
- 27 games in total.
- Game 1-24 will base on Swiss pairing system.
- Game 25-27 will base on King-of-the-Hill pairing system. Then after game 27, the top two players play the final.
- The two finalists go to final with special rule: They have to play two games. If one of them wins both games, then that player will be the winner. But if they tie with a win and a loss, the third game will be played. The winner, in this case, is the one who scores the most when combining scores from three games.
Remark: The Gibson's rule will be applied, in case, there is a player who has won enough games to guarantee 1st place or a seat in the finals, no matter how many games s/he loses thereafter.

Accommodation
==The Pathumwan Princess Hotel (5 stars hotel) offers the rate of 3,354 Baht net / night for a single room and 3,708 Baht net / 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 Fax:(662) 216-3730-3.
Note: The above rates include American breakfast, free use of fitness center, etc.

==Asia Hotel (3 stars, 10 minute walking) offers the rate of 1,900 Baht net / night for a single room and 2,100 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 Fax:(662) 217-0109
Note: The above rates include American Breakfast.

==The Reno Hotel (2.5 stars, 5-minute walking) offers the rate of 1,080 Baht net / night for a room with TV and safe, or 1,280 Baht net / night for a room with TV, safe and refrigerator.
The Reno Hotel is located on 40 Rama 1 Rd., Soi Kasemsan 1, Bangkok 10330. Tel:(662) 215-0026-7, (662) 612-3096-7 Fax:(662) 215-3430
Note: The above rates include American breakfast.
Each type of room is limited based on first come first serve

:::::Remark:::::
The reservation can be done through us. (contact Mr.Ravee, Ms.Panita or Mr.Nuttakrit)

Schedule
Thursday, June 21, 11.15-18.00, at 1^st floor, Siam Discovery Center (2 minutes walking from Siam Paragon)
Registration / Opening Remark / Round 1-5 / Reception Party (18.30-22.30)
Friday, June 22, 11.30-18.30, at 1^st floor, Siam Discovery Center (2 minutes walking from Siam Paragon)
Round 6-12
Saturday, June 23, 8.30-19.30, at 5^th floor, Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
Grand Opening Ceremony / Round 13-20
Sunday, June 24, 8.45-19.00, at 5^th floor, Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
Round 21-27 / Final Round / Closing Ceremony

For Application and Inquiry, contact
Mr.Ravee or 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. Closing date is May 26, 2007.

Name:
-- Age:
-- Nationality:
-- Occupation:
-- Address:
-- Telephone Number: (please indicate your city's code)
-- Email:
-- Past records in any tournament:

About the Venue
- Siam Paragon Shopping Complex:
The largest shopping complex in South East Asia, located in the heart of Bangkok covering 21 acres of land. Siam Paragon effectively enhances Bangkok as a world-class destination for a supreme shopping and entertainment experience.
With the area of approximately 7,000 sq.m., the Royal Paragon Hall has a capacity for over 10,000 attendants. This will surely give us privacy and convenience for our biggest annual tournament.

Siam Paragon Shopping Center Royal Paragon Hall

- Siam Discovery Center Complex:
Siam Discovery is the trendy lifestyle shopping center and office building located in-line with Siam Center and Siam Paragon.

Some words from whom who'd experienced the event.

"...Just to say thank you for the wonderful way it was organised. It was unforgettable esp the opening ceremony with the Princess presence and the beautiful cultural dances and costumes....", Ruby Sim, Singapore

"...It is always a pleasure to attend your tournament which I consider to be the best Scrabble tourney in the world...." Sanmi Odelana, Nigeria & UK