Mayweather vs Pacquiao

[farang1979]

Couldn't see this thread posted. Looking at time differences, the fight is due to start at 10 a.m. Thailand time. So I'm wondering where would be a good place to watch it and possibly get a beer? Thanks

[VfB]

A number of sports Pubs Show it live as the Sportman. But I just came to know that Channel 7 will show the fight for free. If there is english commentary available I do not know. Maybe somebody knows more....

[farang1979]

A number of sports Pubs Show it live as the Sportman. But I just came to know that Channel 7 will show the fight for free. If there is english commentary available I do not know. Maybe somebody knows more....

Yeah I'd prefer to watch it with English commentary and with an atmosphere if possible. Sportsman is off Sukhumvit, right? Any other recommendations?

[cracker1]

Kiwi Bar Soi 8 Sukhumvit I am sure will show it ?

[stephenterry]

Channel 7 will be in Thai. I've tried to change the FA cup match broadcasts back to English using my remote language change, but no joy.

[Bmouthboyo]

Do you think Channel 7's IP Live Stream will still run OK for the fight? The stream is HD and at the moment no lagg.

[nojoma]

where is the sportman bar located?

[farang1979]

where is the sportman bar located?

. I rang them and its standing room only. Tables fully booked. Its in sukhumvit somewhere

[brewsterbudgen]

Channel 7 will be in Thai. I've tried to change the FA cup match broadcasts back to English using my remote language change, but no joy.

I got English commentary for the last FA Cup game on Channel 7. Whether they have it for the boxing is another matter!

where is the sportman bar located?

Sukhumvit soi 13, just past Trendy

[Slaps]

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Might give that a go

Wear a Pink Rose so I can recognize you

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[farang1979]

A number of sports Pubs Show it live as the Sportman. But I just came to know that Channel 7 will show the fight for free. If there is english commentary available I do not know. Maybe somebody knows more....

How do you know its on Channel 7? I've just checked their listings and can't see it.

[Chopper]

It is on AstroSport 3 as well.

[farang1979]

It is on AstroSport 3 as well.

Is that Channel 3, Chopper?

[bkkgooner]

A number of sports Pubs Show it live as the Sportman. But I just came to know that Channel 7 will show the fight for free. If there is english commentary available I do not know. Maybe somebody knows more....

How do you know its on Channel 7? I've just checked their listings and can't see it.

It's on for sure a lot of Thais are looking forward to watching it

I am going to watch it on 365sport myself, https://www.365sport.tv/

Here's hoping that Manny can win

[farang1979]

A number of sports Pubs Show it live as the Sportman. But I just came to know that Channel 7 will show the fight for free. If there is english commentary available I do not know. Maybe somebody knows more....

How do you know its on Channel 7? I've just checked their listings and can't see it.

It's on for sure a lot of Thais are looking forward to watching it

I am going to watch it on 365sport myself, https://www.365sport.tv/

Here's hoping that Manny can win

Manny WILL win. A world of difference of the level of fighters but Mayweather reminds of David Haye before the Klitschko fight. Scared talk. Thanks for confirming Gooner, enjoy the fight. Oh yeah look forward to another fight soon. MUFC OK! ;-) Edited May 2, 2015 by farang1979

[rott]

Watching Channel 7 with English commentary now.

[farang1979]

Watching Channel 7 with English commentary now.

I'm watching Channel 7 too. How did you get the English commentary?

[rott]

Usual sequence on the remote for English audio.

[bill1369]

Just curious, but with most of the world paying to watch this event, how does Ch 7 get broadcasting rights to show (I guess) a Pay Per View exclusive broadcast??

[Rumblecat]

I'd imagine True made an offer, HBO / Showtime ran the figures and estimated that whatever True were willing to pay was probably more than they'd make off pay-per-view in Thailand so they sold them the broadcast rights. Or maybe there isn't a workable PPV system set up in Thailand so it was easier to sell the rights.

[brewsterbudgen]

I'd imagine True made an offer, HBO / Showtime ran the figures and estimated that whatever True were willing to pay was probably more than they'd make off pay-per-view in Thailand so they sold them the broadcast rights. Or maybe there isn't a workable PPV system set up in Thailand so it was easier to sell the rights.

Channel 7 are separate from True. True just carry the Thai free-to-air channels on their platform.

[Rumblecat]

Oh yeah. Good point. Then pretty much what I said but replace True with Channel 7

[farang1979]

I think Channel 7 is owned by Bangkok Broadcasting Corp. and the Thai army. I'm sure money changed hands at some point.