Bangkok--May 17--SET
“The Thai Chess Competition 2005” co-hosted by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), SETTRADE.Com Co., Ltd., and the Thai Investors Association (TIA) under the “Capital Market for Students” program ended by having ‘Tailorbird’ as its top chess wizard, overtaking all other veterans.
SET President Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong announced that the Thai Chess Championship 2005, which took place from April 23, 2005, ended yesterday when the last match to determine the top Thai chess wizard was over.
“Our top chess wizard this year is Mr. Auaychai Sae-Lee, 25, also known as ‘tailorbird’ who was actually the dark horse in the game. Anyway, with his great performance, he overtook all other chess players even those older and more experienced. Mr. Auaychai received THB100,000 cash (approx. USD2,500), a trophy and a certificate.”
The first runner-up was Mr. Pairoj Suwarn, or “Roj Saphanmai”, 35, who received THB60,000 cash, a plaque and a certificate. The second runner-up was Mr. Danuphob Sangsuwan, or “Noi Pinklao”, 35, who received THB50,000 cash, a plaque and a certificate. The third runner-up was Mr. Prajuab Jiraworasuk, or “Sian Kee”, 42, who received THB30,000 cash, a plaque and a certificate.
The awards ceremony for winners in all levels- junior and senior primary school, junior and senior high school, tertiary education, open category, and the chess wizard level will be held on Saturday May 21, 2005, from 13:00 — 16:00 hrs. at the Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor of the SET building. There will also be 12 special chess matches between young players and the chess wizards. Chess enthusiasts and interested persons are invited to come watch these special matches. Admission is free.
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