The first tournament of the 2020 season sees the CHA Thailand Open return for the third time.
Asia’s first and premier international racketlon tournament heads back to Ambassador City Jomtien in Pattaya, Thailand. The tournament takes place from the 3rd to 5th of January 2020.
In 2020, the CHA Thailand Open is also followed a week later by the CHA Indian Open. This marks the first time in racketlon history that two FIR tournaments have been held in Asia in a year, a sign of our growth on the continent.
The CHA Thailand Open is taking place on the same weekend as the IWT Vienna Classics.
“Here you have the challenge to face players that you have never played before”
Speaking about the return of the tournament, Tournament Director Frank Kleiber said, “Returning for the third time to the beautiful venue in Pattaya City, we are the longest-standing tournament in the South East Asia area. Through word of mouth, there are continuously more participants from all over the world.
“In our tournament, there are players from Asian regions such as Hong Kong, India, Australia etc. So if someone in Europe is tired of playing against the same players, here you have the challenge to face players that you have never played before.
“The tournament offers a full service to bring you, for an affordable price, from Bangkok airport to the hotel. The price for accommodation is reasonable, with it costing less than 50 euros for a double room, including breakfast, in the 10th biggest hotel on the planet.
“The Venue is part of the hotel. The beach and five swimming pools are all yours, even in break times between matches. There is a six-course menu at the players’ dinner including free beer.
“A tour to the famous walking street of Pattaya is a must to get a taste of the most popular party mile in the world. It is possible to book and receive a one hour massage for less than eight euros. That is what makes this tournament very unique and one of the most attractive on the World Tour.”
Tournament Information
As in previous years, the CHA Thailand Open will be held at the Ambassador City Jomtien in Pattaya, Thailand. The 42-story hotel provides stunning views of the Na Jomtien beach and the Gulf of Thailand. It is also home to the “Big Pool”, widely considered to be the largest swimming pool in Asia.
Pattaya itself is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, around 62 miles southeast of Bangkok.
The tournament already has 36 players registered to compete, just four short of last years record of 40. So far, there are players registered to compete from Hong Kong, India, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia, as well as players travelling from Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and Denmark. Entry to the tournament is open here with entry closing on Monday, December 23rd at 11:59amCET.
Travel and Accommodation
All travel and Accommodation information has been copied directly the tournament rules:
The official transportation company from Airport to the hotel will be again Mrs Pafan.
Players can book their transportation this time by themselves by phone (WhatsApp) or email under the following contacts:
Mobile: +66-87-6052779, Email: rat-br@hotmail.com
Players shall indicate their names, flight number and arrival time, and please mention “RACKETLON” in the booking in order to receive a special price:
1500 Baht / car for Suvarnabhumi Airport-Ambassador
1800 Baht / car for Don Muang Airport-Ambassador
800 Baht / car for Utapao-Ambassador
Mini-buses for groups of more than 3 persons upon request.
Official hotel booking at Ambassador City Jomtien:
Mrs. Noppamas Chaiwongyat
Mobile: +66-81-8889250
Email: noppamas.c@ambassadorcityjomtien.com
Room rates for 2 persons in one room inclusive breakfast:
Ocean Wing Deluxe Room: 2000 Baht / night
Tower Wing Deluxe Room: 1800 Baht / night
Tower Wing Superior Room: 1600 Baht / night
Please mention RACKETLON in your booking to receive these special prices!
Entry to the CHA Thailand Open is open here to all players.
For more information about the tournament please contact tournament organiser Frank Kleiber at frankkleiber@freenet.de.
More information about the Ambassador City Jomtien is available here.
Information about the full 2020 FIR World Tour and Challengers is available here.
Sam Barker / FIR Media Officer
