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Roads closed for 2nd rehearsal of Apec dignitaries’ motorcades

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Roads closed for 2nd rehearsal of Apec dignitaries’ motorcades

Roads closed for 2nd rehearsal of Apec dignitaries’ motorcades

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Metropolitan Police Bureau and the Foreign Ministry is closing several roads and parts of an elevated expressway on Thursday evening and early Friday for a second rehearsal of motorcades that would transport Apec dignitaries next week.

Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said the rehearsal would be held from 4.30pm to 8pm and from 9pm on Thursday to 3am on Friday.

She said the first rehearsal for the summit next week was carried out successfully on November 6.

According to the spokeswoman, the roads that will be closed from 4.30pm to 8pm are:

– Phitsanulok Road (from Misakawan Intersection to Sisao Thewes Intersection)

– Ratchadamnone Road (from Misakawan Intersection to Phan Fah Leelart Intersection and on to Phan Pipop Intersection to Pom Phadet Intersection)

– Na Phra Lan Road

– Na Phra That Road

– Maharaj Road (from Tha Chang Intersection to Tha Tian Intersection)

– Thay Wang Road

– Sanam Chai Road (from Territorial Defence Command Intersection to Pom Phadet Intersection)

– Pinklao Bridge.

The roads that will be closed from 9pm on Thursday to 3am on Friday are divided into three groups:

Roads on the side of gateways and exits of Rama II/IV expressways:

– Ploenchit Road (from Ratchaprasong Intersection to Ploenchit Intersection)

– Sukhumvit Road (from Ploenchit Intersection to Soi Sukhumvit 22)

– Ratchadamri Road (from Ratchaprasong Intersection to Sala Daeng Intersection)

– Wireless Road (from Ploenchit Intersection to Wireless Intersection)

– Ratchadapisek Road (from Asoke-Montree Intersection to Rama IV Intersection)

– Rama IV Road (from Sala Daeng Intersection to Rama IV Intersection)

– Sathorn Road (from Wireless Road to Narinthorn Intersection).

Roads on the side of Yommaraj expressway gateways and exits:

– Phetchaburi Road (Urupong Intersection to Yommaraj Intersection)

– Phitsanulok Road (from Yommaraj Intersection to Misakawan Intersection)

– Ratchadamnon Road (from Ratchaprasong Intersection to Sala Daeng Intersection)

– Na Phra Lan Road

– Na Phra That Road

– Maharaj Road (from Tha Chang Intersection to Tha Tian Intersection)

– Thay Wang Road

– Sanam Chai Road (from Territorial Defence Command Intersection to Pom Phadet Intersection)

– Pinklao Bridge

Expressways:

– Surawongse gateway

– Silom exit

– Urupong exit

– Yommaraj gateway and exit

– Phayathai-Makkasan elevated road

– Ploenchit gateway and exit

– Gateways and exits of Rama II/IV expressway.

Canine unit sniffs out bags of smoked bat, ham, bacon smuggled from Kunming

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Canine unit sniffs out bags of smoked bat, ham, bacon smuggled from Kunming

Canine unit sniffs out bags of smoked bat, ham, bacon smuggled from Kunming

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Department of Livestock Development’s (DLD) Quarantine and Inspection Canine Unit at Suvarnabhumi Airport was quick to detect three bags of smoked bat, ham and bacon smuggled from China’s Kunming on Thursday.

The team discovered the smuggled items instantly, thanks to well-trained beagle dogs.

The crackdown on animal/carcass smuggling aims to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), which has been found in pigs, and the Nipah virus found in bats.

Canine unit sniffs out bags of smoked bat, ham, bacon smuggled from Kunming

“The team is seeking the elimination of smuggled items in line with DLD regulations to prevent the spread of diseases,” said DLD director-general Somchuan Ratanamungklanon.

Canine unit sniffs out bags of smoked bat, ham, bacon smuggled from Kunming

He said the unit is inspecting baggage from both departure and arrival flights, especially flights from countries at risk of ASF and Nipah, such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Laos, Vietnam and China.

Anyone who smuggles animals or carcasses into Thailand will face stern punishment under Section 31 of the Animal Epidemics Act BE 2558 (2015), Somchuan warned.

“The DLD would also like to ask people to consume only warm cooked meat and avoid eating weird animals to stay healthy,” he added.

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Police descend on closed Pattaya restaurant, find large casino in the making

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Police descend on closed Pattaya restaurant, find large casino in the making

Police descend on closed Pattaya restaurant, find large casino in the making

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Police swooped down upon a “suspicious” closed barbecue restaurant in central Pattaya and were shocked to find it was being renovated into a large casino thought to be owned by a Chinese investor. They reportedly seized the building.

Deputy National Police chief Surachate Hakpal had urgently ordered Trat and Chonburi police to investigate the suspicious building in Pattaya owned by the Chinese man who planned to allegedly conduct a shady business.

The building used to be a large Thai barbecue restaurant but it was closed for renovation.

The police, armed with a search warrant, turned up in force at the building and promptly handed it to the person who claimed to be a keeper – a 17-year-old who lives in Sattahip district.

On entering the building, the police were shocked: they found it was being renovated into a large baccarat casino.
Inside they found a carpeted hall, a chip exchange room, two VIP rooms, a security room, a little kitchen, washrooms, storage room and two rooms for accommodation.

The police also came across six baccarat tables, a Dragon Tiger table, 500 dice, around 400-500 decks of cards and other gambling equipment. All furniture was spanking new.

Police descend on closed Pattaya restaurant, find large casino in the making

The police seized all items and detained the teen keeper in a bid to find the real owner.

According to a brief investigation, the casino was being built on a 16-rai plot of land. The building has been owned by the Chinese investor since 2016. The land had been separated to construct a boxing stadium, karaoke, Thai barbecue restaurant and Chinese restaurant, which were closed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The police are conducting a thorough investigation to find the owner as they only know he is a Chinese male named Ming.

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Baht rebounds to 2-month high as dollar weakens

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Baht rebounds to 2-month high as dollar weakens

Baht rebounds to 2-month high as dollar weakens

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The baht opened at 36.17 to the US dollar on Friday, strengthening from Thursday’s close of 36.94 to a two-month high.

The currency will likely move between 36.00 and 36.30 against the greenback during the day, forecast Krungthai market strategist Poon Panichpibool.

The market is in a risk-on state, boosting the baht to near its support level at 36 to the weakening dollar, with foreign investors pouring back into Thai stocks, he said.

However, he warned of exchange rate volatility if worse-than-expected GDP data from the UK confirms recession in the world’s sixth-largest economy, which would see the pound weaken.

He advised that rapid strengthening of the baht may slow and go into reverse if new factors emerge, such as the dollar strengthening or other currencies weakening.

Poon advised investors to use hedging tools such as options to manage risks in a highly volatile currency market.

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Private firms afraid to hit the pitch just yet with World Cup campaigns

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Private firms afraid to hit the pitch just yet with World Cup campaigns

Private firms afraid to hit the pitch just yet with World Cup campaigns

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The private sector is wary of investing in the 2022 World Cup as the purchase of broadcast rights has not been completed yet.

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) had approved a budget of 600 million baht to acquire the broadcasting rights for the matches.

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Media Intelligence director Pawat Ruangdejworachai said there was no clarity in the purchase of the World Cup broadcast rights so product and service brands might wait before spending on marketing campaigns.

However, he said, some brands might use the so-called “ambush marketing strategy”, following the trend of brands, including those to do with beer, soft drinks and hair treatment products, to hit the field with campaigns in advance.

Meanwhile, football fans are eagerly waiting to catch what are expected to be thrilling, world-class matches on TV post-Covid.

“There are two dimensions to the 2022 World Cup – the atmosphere and liveliness,” Pawat said.

If the main advertisement spot goes for just millions of baht, it will not be worth the total investment of 1.6 billion baht to procure the broadcasting rights, he maintained.

If the private sector has to invest 1 billion baht for the broadcast rights, big corporations might broadcast the matches on their channels apart from the government channel, he added.

For example, if CP group invests in the broadcast rights, some matches might be broadcast on its True4U channel.

They also might not sell advertisement packages worth just millions of baht to smaller companies for these firms can steal their spotlight, so they might advertise their goods and services directly to consumers instead, Pawat said.

However, if a single company shells out big money for the broadcasting rights, they might sell advertisement spots for big products such as cars or consumer goods to get back their investment, he said.

“Previously, World Cup advertisement packages were sold at least three months in advance to give brands enough time to draw up campaigns,” Pawat noted.

“There were no such campaigns this time around amid a slowing economy, while the 2022 World Cup will be held in the middle of the English Premier League season so some attention might be diverted.

“However, some brands are using ambush marketing strategies to follow the trend of advertising during big sporting events,” he added.

The One Enterprise chief operating officer Deaw Woratangtrakul was of the opinion that if the cost of the broadcasting rights is 1.6 billion baht for 64 matches, this means it would cost 25 million baht per match. If 25 minutes of advertisements are sold during each match, it will cost 1 million baht per minute.

Currently, the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Research and Development Fund for Public Interest (BTFP) has only 2.8 billion baht left, he said, questioning whether using money to purchase the broadcasting rights is in line with the BTFP’s objectives.

Meanwhile, licences for digital televisions have only seven years left so the TV industry might also question if the investment is worthwhile.

However, Pun Paniangvait, manager of Thai President Foods, the maker of Mama noodles, said his company would surely come out with a marketing campaign for Mama even if there was no clarity on the broadcasting rights as fans are in the habit of consuming the noodles during matches.

Coca-Cola has already spent 50 billion baht on a marketing campaign and released limited-edition soft drinks sporting national flags, while shampoo brand Clear has come out with products featuring Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as the presenter.

According to a business source, the government sector is seeking help from private firms to purchase the broadcast rights for the World Cup, but only two companies agreed to pitch in – CP Group and Thai Beverage.

The source added that NBTC is confident Thai fans will be able to watch the competitions because it had already discussed the issue with the private sector but had not reached a decision on how much each company would need to spend.

There are only a few giant companies in Thailand that can help with the purchase of the broadcasting rights. Most are the same firms that helped in the purchase of the 2018 World Cup broadcast rights.

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The 8 benefits of buying an air purifier in Thailand

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The 8 benefits of buying an air purifier in Thailand

The 8 benefits of buying an air purifier in Thailand

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2022

Air purifier in Thailand: In the last few years, the levels of pollution on the roads and in the air in the larger cities in Thailand like Bangkok and Chiang Mai is an ever-growing concern.

PM2.5 filters became a fast-selling type of mask to be worn when outside, to filter out the toxic fumes coming from heavy traffic or crop burning seasons.

Having clean air to breathe was something that is often taken for granted, and it became apparent how important it is to growing families and children alike.

•    For the latest reviews on the top models, check out the proreview.co official article on the best air purifiers in Thailand, for the latest rundown of all models and features. It’s extensive.

The issue was that indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air due to the fact it is not circulated, and sits in the air, whereas the pollution outdoors can be cleared by weathering or wind.

Purifiers completely boomed around these periods, and companies were fast in manufacturing to get the best air purifiers in Thailand on the market, and fast.

Also, a variety of types were researched and put into production, such as portable air purifiers, mini versions and also car air purifiers.

Xiaomi, Philips and a few Thai brands are some of the best-selling models on the market.

Let’s look over some of the benefits as to why they became such an important fixture in the household.
 

The 8 benefits of buying an air purifier in Thailand

Benefits of Having an Air Purifier in Thailand

•    Air purifiers with HEPA are paramount, as these models remove 99.7% of the PM (particulate matter) in your home, keeping the home pollutant-free.
•    Can counter symptoms of asthma due to the removal of pollen and dust mites from the air, which is problematic for their breathing.
•    They also work to remove odours from the home, as they are so good at removing gasses from the air.
•    Prevents airborne diseases from thriving by removing the particles from the air before they take hold.
•    Improve sleep, as they can remove bacteria, fungi and pollen from the air which can trigger allergies or hay fever, causing issues during sleeping hours.
•    If you’re living in an older house, they also eradicate asbestos in the air by capturing the particles, which is a godsend for anyone’s health, given how problematic asbestosis can be.

What to Look for When Buying an Air Purifier

Similar to shopping for a top vacuum in Thailand, we would say the priority is to find a model that utilizes HEPA technology with a sustainable build, it will pay dividends in the long run for you and your families health, as the technology is proven.

Size is also of the utmost importance, smaller sizes cover rooms of up to 30-50sqm for example, but if you have a larger room, they just won’t cut it. 

Luckily enough many models have small, medium and larger sizes available. Like the Xiaomi line for example covers 4 different sizes which cover rooms from 20sqm up to 150sqm.

Noise reduction is also a very convenient feature to look out for, especially if it’s located in the living room or bedroom.

The 8 benefits of buying an air purifier in Thailand
 
Final Word

We hope this explains why they have become so popular in 2022 and also a few key features to look for when choosing one.

C.P. Group and affiliates to support APEC Summit and APEC CEO Summit 2022

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C.P. Group and affiliates to support APEC Summit and APEC CEO Summit 2022

C.P. Group and affiliates to support APEC Summit and APEC CEO Summit 2022

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2022

Charoen Pokphand Group (C.P. Group) and its affiliates will provide full support to the upcoming APEC 2022 and APEC CEO Summit 2022 meetings to be held in Bangkok, Thailand.

C.P. Group CEO Suphachai Chearavanont will participate as one of the representatives of CEOs from Thailand along with leaders from other prominent firms across the world to advance the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model (BCG Model) and seek solutions to global economic issues. All Thai citizens are invited to take part as host of this global summit to drive the national economy forward. 

The opportunity for Thailand to host the APEC 2022 and APEC CEO Summit is a significant occasion because the global economy is recovering from the COVID-19 crisis, according to Mr Suphachai Chearavanont, Chief Executive Officer of C.P. Group. It is a chance for Thailand’s economy to engage with the global market. The business sector, like C.P. Group, is prepared to support all sectors and to contribute to Thailand’s economic revival. Mr Chearavanont will participate at the APEC CEO Summit 2022 meeting under the panel discussion “Meeting the World’s Food Security Dilemma”, which will include Mr Paul Gilding, an author, corporate advisor, and former Global Head of Greenpeace and CISL Fellow at the University of Cambridge.

The C.P. Group, as a leading business conglomerate in Thailand, in collaboration with affiliated firms Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), CP All Public Company Limited (CP All) and True Corporation Public Company Limited (True), will showcase their initiatives that support the Thai government’s BCG Model through the utilization of technology and innovation dedicated to encouraging balanced growth in all dimensions.
 

CPF will present their pathway towards becoming the world’s sustainable kitchen with food products that are environmentally friendly and low in carbon footprints such as ‘Meat Zero’ products. The company has set a target to become ‘Net Zero’ by innovating processes throughout the value chain by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and shifting towards clean energy. 

CP All will share their sustainability technologies, covering things like retail design and energy management, selecting energy-efficient equipment, implementing IoT systems to monitor and control equipment at their convenience stores, installing renewable energy sources like solar rooftops to use at outlets, as well as utilize streamline logistics with delivery robots and electric motorcycles. 

True will exhibit their integrated digital technologies and the potential of its True 5G intelligent network. In addition, a new generation of Cloud Ai robots ‘Robocore Mini Robot’, Smart Healthcare Platform from True Health, and True Farm the all-encompassing smart agriculture technology will also be exhibited. 

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting in 2022, or “APEC 2022”, will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from November 14th – 19th, 2022. 

In parallel, the Asia-Pacific CEO Summit 2022 will be held concurrently with APEC CEO Summit 2022 from November 17th – 18th, 2022 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.

The APEC CEO Summit 2022 will be hosted by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private-sector arm of APEC that consists of 63 members.

BTS Group achieves “Excellent” Corporate Governance for 11th consecutive year

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BTS Group achieves “Excellent” Corporate Governance for 11th consecutive year

BTS Group achieves “Excellent” Corporate Governance for 11th consecutive year

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2022

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited has been assessed as having “Excellent” Corporate Governance for an 11th consecutive year by The Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), with support from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), which evaluated a total of 750 Thai listed companies for the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2022.

The achievement affirms the Company’s commitment to business growth on the basis of good governance and sustainable development and its ability to take into account the interests of all stakeholders, strengthening their confidence while supporting sustainable business development.

In addition, BTS Group has been recognized and awarded for its sustainability-related performance at the national and international levels. Alongside our emphasis on corporate governance, this represents the Company’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts, supporting community development and economic growth. It also demonstrates the Company’s resilience, as we maintained good sustainability practices even amid the challenges and rapidly changing economic circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A look inside a fan village at Qatar World Cup

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A look inside a fan village at Qatar World Cup

A look inside a fan village at Qatar World Cup

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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Fans have booked accommodation in more than 90,000 rooms, tents, apartments, villas and portacabins on each of the peak days of the World Cup, tournament organisers said Wednesday (November 9), adding that at least 25,000 rooms are still available each day.

“The market is still open and (fans) have enough time to decide and to book,” said Omar Al-Jaber, executive director of accommodations for the Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy (SC), organisers of Qatar’s World Cup, which begins Nov 20.
 

He stood in a giant tent that will serve as the dining hall for a fan village workers have set up on a stretch of desert hemmed in by expressways south of Doha.

For $200 a night, fans can rent one of 6,000 brightly-painted aluminium portacabins, arranged in long, straight rows.

After the tournament, Qatar will donate the portacabins to “poor countries” to be used as houses, Al-Jaber said.

Qatar is expecting 1.2 million visitors during the month-long tournament, with the peak number expected between Nov 24 and 28, during the busy group stage.

On average, fans will spend seven nights in Qatar, al-Jaber said.

November 9, 2022 A worker is seen at the Fan Village Cabins Free Zone ahead of the World Cup REUTERSNovember 9, 2022 A worker is seen at the Fan Village Cabins Free Zone ahead of the World Cup REUTERS
 

Organisers introduced more than 500 shuttle flights a day, allowing fans to stay in neighbouring cities like Dubai and alleviating concerns tiny Qatar would face an accommodation shortage.

With a population of 3 million, Qatar has fewer than 31,000 hotel rooms so organisers identified a total of 130,000 rooms in alternative accommodation, converting all available real estate stock into temporary housing.

Accor, Europe’s largest hotels operator, is managing most of the apartments and villas. Three cruise ships will dock at Doha’s port to provide more than 5,000 rooms. And some fans will stay in 1,000 modern tents organisers will pitch on a man-made island north of Doha, Al-Jaber said.

In case inclement weather like sandstorms or rain make tents or fan villages uninhabitable, organisers have arranged “backup rooms in a different area…especially for the people who’s decided to stay in an open space area like a fan village,” al-Jaber said.

Beds are seen at the Fan Village Cabins Free Zone ahead of the World CupBeds are seen at the Fan Village Cabins Free Zone ahead of the World Cup
 

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Pavarisa and Jaravee Prove Neck-And-Neck after 9th SAT-TWT Open Midway Stage

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Pavarisa and Jaravee Prove Neck-And-Neck after 9th SAT-TWT Open Midway Stage

Pavarisa and Jaravee Prove Neck-And-Neck after 9th SAT-TWT Open Midway Stage

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2022

EPSON tour players Pavarisa Yoktuan and Jaravee Boonchant shared the second round lead at four-under par -140 after the second round of the Bt2.5 million SAT-TWT Open Road to World Ranking at Pattaya Country Club in Chonburi on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old Pavarisa carded five birdies before stumbling to a bogey on the 13th hole to finish the day with a 68 at the par-72 6,542-yard layout. She surged atop the leaders’ board which was shared by the up-and-coming Jaravee after the latter submitted her scorecard with an even par.

Hailing from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pavarisa is making her first domestic event in several months after completed her season on the EPSON Tour at No 23 on the money rankings.

Pavarisa and Jaravee Prove Neck-And-Neck after 9th SAT-TWT Open Midway Stage

“The flag positions are very tough. Luckily, I played very well on par five holes. I made some good long putts. I was quite happy with my round,” said Pavarisa, also a former LPGA player.

“Actually I didn’t set high hope this week. I’m just here to catch up and have fun with fellow players. I’m also using this tournament as a warm-up before I fly to the US for the LPGA Qualifying series,” added Pavarisa whose best attempt on the LPGA was a tied fifth position in the Marathon Classic back in 2019.

“My plan for the final is pretty much the same. The court sets up pretty tricky and it’s very windy especially in the morning. I will stick to my game plan and hope things will go my way,” she added.

Pavarisa and Jaravee Prove Neck-And-Neck after 9th SAT-TWT Open Midway Stage

Jaravee, also from the southern part of Thailand, traded three birdies with three bogeys for a 72. She is eyeing on adding her second trophy in 2022 to her cabinet after winning the EPSON Tour Championship in Florida last month.

Pavarisa and Jaravee Prove Neck-And-Neck after 9th SAT-TWT Open Midway Stage

“I’m quite happy with the way I’ve been playing over the past couple of days. I’m glad that I wasn’t too greedy and can stick to my plan,” said the 23-year-old Thai who finished 12th on the EPSON Tour rankings this year.

“Even I hit a 72 today, I’m still satisfied with my round judging from how tough the flag positions are and how windy it is here. I still put myself in a good position and I expect the final round to be very entertaining as everyone will be attempting to shoot scores,” Jaravee said.

Pavarisa and Jaravee Prove Neck-And-Neck after 9th SAT-TWT Open Midway Stage

Sitting a stroke back were Nimittra Juntanaket and Mind Muangkhumsakul, both on three under-par-141. Nemittra lost her chance to become the round leader following a disastrous double bogey on the 10th hole while Mind also wasted her lead by committing three bogeys in the last five holes.

Overnight leader Kusuma Meechai was far from impressive after she hit four bogeys, one double bogey against only two birdies for a 76 and a 143 in total. 

The ninth SAT-TWT Open is organized by Thailand Women’s Professional Golf Association (Thai WPGA). It will be competed in a three-day stroke-play format. After 36 holes, top 60 and ties will move ahead to the final round where they will battle it out for the winner’s prize money of Bt367,500.

The SAT-TWT Open Road to World Ranking is sponsored by the Sports Authority of Thailand, National Sports Development Fund, Siam Commercial Bank, P Overseas Steal (Public Company Limited), T.D.C. Steel Group Co.,Ltd., and Pattaya Country Club.

Fans can catch up with news updates on ThaiWPGA Facebook Fanpage or at http://www.thaiwpga.com. Live final round coverage can be followed on the ThaiWPGA Facebook Fanpage on Thursday 10, November from 8am onwards.