| Samila
Asian Tour Beach Volleyball |
Schedule
: 14-16 April 2002
Venue
: Around Chalathat Beach and Samila Beach, Amphoe Muang,
Songkhla
Origin
:
The southern beaches of Thailand are famous because of their
beauty that rival other well-known ones elsewhere in the
world. One of the most popular sports played along the seaside
is beach volleyball. It is so popular that it is included
in many international sport events.
Due to the above reason, Songkhla Province has organized
the Samila Asian Tour Beach Volleyball. The event responds
to the policy to use sports for tourism promotion.
Activities
:
The tournament is participated by 14 countries, as follows;
Japan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Philippines, the People's
Republic of China, Australia, Viet Nam, New Zealand, Thailand,
Indonesia, and Mexico. The Special Administrative Regions
of Hong Kong and Macau also take part. There are 16 men's
teams and 16 women's teams.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
| -
Khu Khut Waterfowl Park (Sathing Phra) |
| |
is
one of the best places for birdwatching as there are
112 species of birds. |
| -
Songkhla Lake (Muang) |
| |
is
the only natural lake in Thailand. It has beautiful
scenery with several archipelagos at its mouth, such
as Ko Yai, Ko Si, Ko Ha, Ko Yo, etc. |
| -
Samila Cape (Muang) |
| |
has
a white beach and a row of shady pine trees. There is
also the famous mermaid statue that is the provincial
symbol. |
| -
Tinsulanonda Bridge (Muang) |
| |
spans
the lake and is divided into 2 parts; the first links
Amphoe Muang and Ko Yo and the second links with Amphoe
Khao Khiao. The bridge is 1.8 kilometers long. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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Songkhla Provincial Office, Policy and Planning Department. |
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Tel.
(074) 313206, 312046 |
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Songkhla Municipality. |
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Tel.
(074) 311387, 311015, 311833, fax (074) 328872 |
