For chess enthusiasts who are Thai residents or foreigners residing in Thailand more than 2 years, this tournament may interest you.

http://www.tsd.co.th/images/event/TSDChessLeftlet.pdf

See the press conference pictures and up to date information at

http://www.thaibg.com/board/view.php?topic=17058

Below is a summary of the tournament in English

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Planning Strategies Ahead

For Excellence in Chess

Developing Skills and Talents

To Join International Tournaments

Thailand Securities Depository (Thailand) and Thailand Chess Association

Cordially invite all youths and chess enthusiasts to join the chess tournament

TSD Thailand Chess Championship 2006

Win the tournament and be the qualified chess players in TSD Chess Camp Program. Win awards and prizes 400,000 baht in total.

General Information

1. Open Tournament

Tournament Date: 4, 5, 11, 12 and 13 February 2006

Venue: Stock Exchange of Thailand

Rounds: 9 rounds, 1.30 hour each + 30 sec., Swiss System

Participants: 120 players

Awards & Prizes: 270,000 baht in total, 19 prizes (Grand Prize – 100,000 baht)

Application: From 15 – 31 Janurary 2006

Telephone: 02-229-2225-6

Fax: 02—654-5401

2. Age Group and Lady Tournament

Tournament Date: 18, 19, 25 and 26 March 2006

Venue: Stock Exchange of Thailand

Rounds: 7 rounds, 1.30 hour each + 30 sec., Swiss System

Participants: 120 players, Under 18, Under 16, Under 14, Under 12 and Under 10 years old.

Awards & Prizes: 89,000 baht in total, 18 prizes (Grand Prize – 10,000 baht)

Today is the last day to apply.....I guess the OP made a mistake and intended on posting tomorrow.

Bit late notice dude, I think I may have been up for it as well.

Bit late notice dude, I think I may have been up for it as well.

Sory for late notice due to late artwork. Actually there still are 10+ seats available. The number of applicants are only 100+. I believe TSD will extend the date. It's worth checking by phone. The tel. number is above.

See you this Saturday.

They got an entry fee funmate?

Also, regarding:

For chess enthusiasts who are Thai residents or foreigners residing in Thailand more than 2 years, this tournament may interest you.

Whats the deal there, do I need a certain visa to play or something or proof of residence? I know with cash prizes like this special rules apply right?