With total prize money of over US$250,000 (B8.5 million), the competition is scheduled to take place from Jan 27 to Feb 1 in the Nimibutr Building at the National Stadium in Bangkok, organisers announced on Jan 14.
Over the course of six days of competition players from all over the world will be challenging for the Royal Trophy, which will be bestowed to respective winners by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
The competition is one of the leading tournaments on the world badminton calendar, a World Tour Super 300 event that attracts top-level athletes to participate and accumulate world ranking points.
It also serves as an important platform to elevate Thai athletes to the international stage and promote sports tourism in accordance with government policy, explained Minister of Tourism and Sports Atthakorn Sirilatthayakon, who presided over a press conference in Bangkok to confirm the event on Jan 14.
Furthermore, the tournament is a great opportunity for Thailand to welcome athletes, coaches and officials from various countries with celebrated Thai hospitality and generosity.
“Badminton is one of the most popular sports in Thailand that has consistently brought joy and pride to the Thai people over the years,” commented Mr Atthakorn.
“The Thai Masters is a unique event that is internationally recognised,” he added.