14^th Asian Gaelic Games

Bangkok, Thailand

16^th – 18^th October 2009 

Press release 

October sees the Asian Gaelic Games coming to Bangkok for the first time. Now in its 14^th year the Games have grown from humble beginnings in Manila in 1995 into a major amateur sporting event. Over 500 players in 40 teams from 16 countries in the region are traveling to Bangkok to compete in the regional championships of the exciting and fast paced sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football, the national sports of Ireland.

Gaelic football, played by both men and women, is the most popular sport in Ireland. Combining elements of soccer and rugby, this exciting sport will seem familiar to Australian Rules fans although there are also many differences. With a three thousand year history, Hurling is said to be the world's fastest field game, combining the aggression of lacrosse, the skills of field hockey and the hard-hitting elements of baseball. These sports have reached every corner of the world through the widespread Irish diaspora with hundreds of clubs in cities in the USA, Canada, Britain, Asia, Australasia and Europe - wherever a group of Irish expatriates are likely be ! The sports are governed by the Gaelic Athletic Association whose headquarters, the legendary Croke Park in Dublin, is filled every weekend during June to September to its 80,000 capacity for the culmination of the All Ireland Championships. Notable players include well known current and former soccer, rugby and Australian Rules stars including Martin O’Neill (Aston Villa manager); Kevin Moran, John O’Shea (Man Utd); Niall Quinn (Arsenal, Sunderland); Eric Miller, John Hayes (Ireland Rugby); Jim Stynes (Demons Melbourne AFL).

More than just a sporting event, the Asian Gaelic Games are a celebration of Irish sport, culture and business success. As are the biggest celebration of Irish culture in the region, the event will attract local and international media attention. High profile guests flying in for the occasion include politicians, ambassadors, business leaders, broadcasters and musicians.  

The weekend kicks off on Friday 16^th October, at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, with the Asia Pacific Ireland Business Forum, a networking event featuring business leaders and keynote speakers from the region and Ireland.

The opening ceremony for the Games takes place at the same location on the evening of Friday 16^th October. The Games are played out over the Saturday and Sunday , 17 and 18^th, at the playing fields of Bangkok Patana School, Sukhmvit 105. Admission to the Games is free, with food and beverages available pitchside.  

For more info contact Paralee Tohsouksee at 089 7636775 or 02 7122773 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

John Campbell at 085 141 6497 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Visit our website at www.thaigaa.com and www.asiancountryboard.com

        The Irish Thai Chamber of Commerce had organize the ITCC Breakfast Meeting on 7th May 2009 at DST International office which is located on 6th Floor, Fenix Tower.

   We had Mr. Philip Hannaford, a Director of HASSELL company as our speaker for the event.  The Topic for the meeting was an to present the overview directions in corporate office plannings.

The Chamber is holding its AGM on Wednesday 29 April.

The venue will be the offices of Kerry Ingredients at 195 Empire Tower, Tower 2, 24th.Floor,. South Sathorn Road, Bangkok

Chong Nonsi BTS is a five minute walk across Sathorn Road to Empire Tower. If you are driving, access to the car park is from Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road.

Please click here for a map.

The meeting will commence at 6.30 pm. Food and drink will be served.

Please take this opportunity to meet the Directors and your fellow members.

Please confirm by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you will be able to attend so we know how many to cater for.

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The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (T-FCC) has invited the other Nordic Chambers and the Irish Chamber's Members and guests to join their next event:

Date:               Wednesday, 11^th March 2009

Time:               18.00 - 21.30 hrs.                                      

Venue:             EasyKart, Bangkok RCA (www.easykart.net)

Cost:                Driver (adult)                 THB  3,000                          

            Driver (child age 7-13)    THB    700

Food & Drinks only:

Non-driver (adult)          THB  700

Non-driver (child age 7-13)   free of charge

This 'Go-Karting Race T-FCC Open' – "VOLVO Cup" event is a family event, non-drivers are also welcome. Now is the time to see who the best drivers in Bangkok are, and especially which nationalities they represent.

Buffet and drinks will be available from 18:30 hrs which non-drivers can enjoy from the comfort of an air-conditioned area that overlooks the indoor racing track.

Unlimited driving during the event, 3 separate kinds of karts and separate heats for each class: For kids 7-13 years old, for beginners 160 cc karts and 270 cc karts for experienced drivers. Cars are easy to operate, no previous Go-Kart driving experience needed. They have automatic transmission and just two pedals; break and accelerate!

All equipment for drivers provided by EasyKart; helmet, shoes and driving suit. Of course you can bring your own shoes, gloves and helmet also!

The Grand final will be with 270 cc karts with 3 drivers per national teams and with each driver driving 10 minutes.

For drivers, unlimited Warsteiner beer after the race and for spectators all evening and of course soft drinks are also available.

Real Racing Food: potato salad, German sausages, hamburgers, chicken wings, etc.          

For more information, please contact Mr. Jukka Koivistoinen at mobile: 081 823 9565 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Please confirm your participation by e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kindly Note:  Bookings are binding - in case of no show or cancellation after 6^th March 2009, an invoice will be sent to you by the Thai-Finnish Chamber.

The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce Thailand (JFCCT) is hosting a luncheon for H.E. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Monday 23 February.

The JFCCT has invited members of the foreign chambers in Thailand to join this special event. If you are a Member of the Chamber and would like to attend this luncheon, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please make your booking no later than Tuesday 17 February.

Date: 23 February 2009

Time: 11.15 – 14.30 hrs.

Venue: Centara Grand Convention Centre, Central World, Bangkok

Ticket price: 1,500 Baht

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