19th Brand's Thailand International King's Cup

Dear all players,

We are pleased to announce that our annual tournament, 19th Brand's Thailand International King’s Cup, is now set to be staged from June 24th - 27th, 2004, in Bangkok with the winner's prize of USD 6,000.

Below please find details of the tournament. Should there be any queries or further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would appreciate the presence of you and your friends at our event.

Regards,
Amnuay P.

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GENERAL DETAILS

== Date ==
June 24-27, 2004

== Venue ==
- Central City Bangna Shopping Complex (June 24-25), &

- The Indoor Stadium, Bangkok (June 26-27)

== 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: 30,000 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 24-25 and receive 100 Baht for every winning game on June 26-27.

***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 15, 2004.
*** Those who send in their application forms after May 15, must pay another additional fee of USD 10.

*** The application fee can be paid upon Bangkok arrival

== Words Source ==
- SOWPODS 2000 <OTCWL+OSW4> (there will be a list of all 2 & 3-letter words and their inflected forms provided for each player. This list can be opened at any time during the game)

== Challenge Rule ==
- Free challenge, a player does not lose his turn when he challenges the acceptable word(s)

== Game Timing ==
- Each player is allowed 25 MINUTES per game.

== Format ==
- 27 rounds swiss-pairing based. Then 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 game, 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.

== Accommodation ==
- The Bangkok Inter Place Hotel (2.5 stars, 5-minute walk) offers the rate of 650 Baht net /night for a double occupancy room with breakfast. Located just behind the Indoor Stadium, it is very comvenient to walk to the venue from there. Its address is 118/92 Ramkhamhaeng, Soi 24, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240. Tel. (662)3190330 Fax.(662)3190370.

- The S.C Park Hotel (3 stars, 5-minute driving) offers the rate of 900 Baht net /night for a single occupancy room with breakfast, and 1,100 Baht net /night for a double occupancy room with breakfast. The S.C Park is located on 474 Praditmanutham Road, Wanthongland, Bangkok 10310. Tel.(662) 5300560-73 Fax. (662) 5392796. URL: www.scparkhotel.com

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The reservation has to be done through us for this special rate (contact Mr. Ravee or Nuttakrit)

== For Application and Inquiry, contact ==
Amnuay (or Ravee or Nuttakrit ) Tel. (662) 6819971-3 Fax (662) 6819974
Email: info@thaicrossword.com

== Schedule ==
-- Thursday, June 24, 11.00-21.00, Registration / Opening Remark / Round 1-6
-- Friday, June 25, 11.30-18.00, Round 7-12 / Reception Party (18.30-21.30)
-- Saturday, June 26, 8.30-19.30, Grand Opening Ceremony / Round 13-20
-- Sunday, June 27, 8.45-19.00, Round 21-27 / Final Round / Closing Ceremony

==How to apply ==
Send your info about the below topics as well as your recent 1-inch photograph (2-3 copies) and send them to us at the 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 31, 2004
-- Name:
-- Age:
-- Nationality:
-- Occupation:
-- Address:
-- Telephone Number: (please indicate your city’s code)
-- Fax Number: (please indicate your city’s code)
-- Email:
-- Past records in any tournament: