Bangkok--Nov 22--SET
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), SETTRADE.Com Co. Ltd., and the Thai Investors Association (TIA) granted prizes collectively worth approximately THB70,000 to young Thai chess players from throughout Thailand. These talented kids won places in the “Traditional Thai Chess Challenge for Youth 2005”. Despite the match being over, the organizers will continue to promote Thai chess by holding regular training.
The organizers held the “Traditional Thai Chess Challenge for Youth 2005” over the past school break period. Almost 300 students participated in the competition.
SET President Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong said, “The chess challenge was beneficial to the students, as they learned from experts who analyzed their strategies after the games. It was also our pleasure to see young players from Bangkok and elsewhere perform so well and display so much potential.”
In addition to the chess competition, the SET and its subsidiary continue to encourage Thai youth to spend time usefully by organizing a “Be Competent Like a (Chess) Wizard” program. Interested persons can apply for training in either international or traditional Thai chess. The program is open for all, without charge, on Sundays between 10:00 — 16:00 hrs. at the SET Building. Applications can be filed by calling tel: 0-2229-2795-6 or contacting in person at the Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, the SET Bldg.
The SET, SETTRADE.Com, and the TIA regularly host chess competitions during school breaks to continually promote traditional Thai chess, as this game develops the players’ minds, their concentration, as well as their planning and problem-solving skills. Thus, it’s a useful alternative activity that kids can safely spend their off time doing.
For more information, please contact the Corporate Communications Dept.:
Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 / Kulvida Jintakawong Tel: 0-2229-2037 /
Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 / Watsamon Saowakhonsathien
Attachment to the SET news release dated November 21, 2005
Winners of “Traditional Thai Chess Challenge for Youth 2005”
Junior Elementary (up to 10 years old)
Chaiya Tangmankongworakul, Grade 3, Jin-Ter-Kaeng-Koi School, Saraburi Province, received a THB5,000 cash prize, trophy and certificate.
Senior Elementary (11-13 years old)
Apichit Buakerd, Grade 5, Kalasin Pitayalai School, Kalasin Province, received a THB5,000 cash prize, trophy and certificate.
Junior High (14-16 years old)
Nathibeth Jarupeng, Grade 8, Phromanuson School, Petchburi Province, received a THB5,000 cash prize, trophy and certificate.
Senior High (17-19 years old)
Ekaphol Jatepiyawat, Grade 11, Settabutr Bumpen School, Bangkok, received a THB5,000 cash prize, trophy and certificate
College Levels (20-25 years old)
Phojit Aramjit, a Senior, Rajaphat Nakorn Sawan University, Nakorn Sawan Province, received THB10,000 in cash, a trophy, and a certificate.
The second and third runners-up in the elementary and high school levels each received THB3,000 and THB2,000 cash prizes respectively, plus a plaque and a certificate,. The 4th — 10th place players each received a THB500 prize and a certificate.
At the college level, the second and third runners-up received a THB5,000 or THB3,000 in cash, respectively; a trophy, and a certificate. The 4th — 10th place players each received a THB1,000 prize and a certificate. Total prizes were collectively worth approximately THB70,000. End.