I thought recently that I hadn't heard anything about the annual beach volleyball tournament in Karon so I did some research and found out that it has moved to Bang Saen this year (a bit earlier than usual as well, starting October 23rd).

It's a bit disappointing as, living in Karon/Kata, it was easy to go and letch watch for an hour or so.

According to the GF, the sports minister comes from Bang Saen, so I assume this isn't just coincidence.

Many of the competitors used to take a dip in the sea in Karon. I can't see them wanting to do this in Bang Saen as the water is filthy.

Funnily enough I may be in the vicinity that week so might take a detour down there.

That's two comments on Bang Saen this week by me in the Phuket Forum. Odd as it's nearly 1000km away.

The promoter always lost money here as the locals had their hand out for everything and the local gov't did not want to help out much at all. Furthermore, the main sponsors cut his budget at the last minute guaranteeing him he'd lose money on the event. He says everyone is helpful around the country where he runs various sporting events except in Phuket where they are instead greedy and unhelpful

Sure the competitors will hate it at Bang Saen, but at least the promoter will be able to break even. Let's hope Phuket gives this a rethink and the competition will come back next year.

BTW, the silver medalists at the Olympics will be coming to Phuket to meet the local girls volleyball team that they help sponsor and provide uniforms for( and weather permitting put on a volleyball clinic for the local girls). What a nice gesture by these great volleyball ladies.

Not sure if it's the same promoter, but supposedly the Quicksilver surf competition was lost to Patong for the exact same reason. The greedy powers that be in Kata/Karon charge an unreasonable under the table fee to the organizers, so they are all going elsewhere. Typical Thai short term thinking.

So Ross-Kessey are coming to Phuket? When and where?

Don't think the surf people were the same, as Pentangle Promotions runs the FIVB beach tourney and also some professional tennis tournaments. Yes NomadJoe, R-K are coming,but not sure if the weekend before the Bang Saen event or after the tournament, will have more info later on that.

Don't think the surf people were the same, as Pentangle Promotions runs the FIVB beach tourney and also some professional tennis tournaments. Yes NomadJoe, R-K are coming,but not sure if the weekend before the Bang Saen event or after the tournament, will have more info later on that.

Ok.

I hope it comes back to Karon. I will miss our mini TV meet-ups we always have!

A POLL,

Who watches the ball, who watches the butts ?................................

I'll start.

. 1. Ball..................................0

2. Butts................................1

Don't think the surf people were the same, as Pentangle Promotions runs the FIVB beach tourney and also some professional tennis tournaments. Yes NomadJoe, R-K are coming,but not sure if the weekend before the Bang Saen event or after the tournament, will have more info later on that.

Ok.

I hope it comes back to Karon. I will miss our mini TV meet-ups we always have!

Don't worry. Wait until November 24. Although the party starts at 6pm Thai Visa members have been offered, although not formally announced by Admin, all day free exclusive use of the volley ball court at the venue. This also applies to the tennis courts unless prior booking by regular customers. Restaurant and bar open as usual.

yes, it is a shame. They bulldozed sand dunes for this event that will never be replaced.

I see it's back in Karon! Starts 29th October,

Great sport, I was one of the people responsible for starting beach volleyball in Australia(Sydney) when I was involved in the sport in the 80's, the cosies have certainly gottem a lot skimpier

Starts tomorrow with qualifying, then main tourney Wednesday through Sunday. There is also a local schools competition on Saturday and Sunday.

It's a great spectator sport, and not just for leering purposes. I hope the weather over in Karon is better than the open faucet we have in Rassada now.

It's a great spectator sport, and not just for leering purposes. I hope the weather over in Karon is better than the open faucet we have in Rassada now.

Nope - the weather over here is not nice at all.