BANGKOK, Nov 2 – Thailand’s PTT energy conglomerate is hosting a Thai chess competition from today through Sunday at Siam Paragon to preserve the traditional Thai version of the classic Asian game, complete with trophies and cash awards totaling 500,000 baht.
Formerly a state enterprise known as the Petroleum Authority of Thailand, the company is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Pailin Chuchottaworn, PTT president and CEO, said that in addition to fostering energy security, the company underscores its responsibility to society, communities and environment and to preserve art and culture.
As a result, it is hosting the first Thai chess competition, categorised into three groups – youth, general public and teams.
An exhibition, traditional Thai singing, and a human chess performance are being held at the event.
Interested people can follow the event at www.lovemakrukthai.com, Facebook and Twitter at lovemakrukthai.
