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PKCR Prize Giving Party by CPN rewards winners of first day’s race

by Media Center on 8 Dec 2015
Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), part of Central Group, Thailand’s leading company which has established a leadership position in almost all of the business sectors it has a presence in, namely: retail, shopping malls, real estate, brand management, hotels and resorts, as well as food servicing businesses, hosted the Prize Giving Party after the completion of the first day of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2015 at Kan Eang@Pier restaurant. CPN recognizes the importance of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, choosing to sponsor this year’s event for the first time. The company is committed to the growth of Phuket’s reputation as a world-class marine tourism center, helping to build awareness for the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta and the Island of Phuket on the world stage.

Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive Vice President - Marketing, Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), said, “CPN has great confidence in the ongoing growth of Phuket as one of Thailand’s premier markets for retail and leisure operators. We strongly believe that this sporting event makes a considerable contribution to the Island of Phuket, and in attracting a diverse mix of tourists. It is one of Phuket’s standout calendar attractions, and we recognize that association with Asia’s classic race Under Royal Patronage aligns well with our commitment to investing in the growth of Phuket.” Central Group is also committed to the growth of Phuket’s reputation as a world-class marine tourism center, helping to build awareness for the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta and the Island of Phuket on the world stage.

The 29th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta joined by 90 keelboats and multihulls from over 40 countries and over 1,000 participants.

Official website - http://www.kingscup.com/
Contact information: Phuket King's Cup Regatta Office T/F: +66 (0) 7627 3380. General inquiries: info@kingscup.com. Racing inquiries: racing@kingscup.com Entry is now open to competing sailors.


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About the Phuket King's Cup Regatta – The most prestigious regatta in Asia
Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since, during the first week of December.

Under Royal Patronage, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta is organized by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.

Sponsors of the 29th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta include Principal Host Sponsor Kata Group, and Strategic Partners: The Government Lottery Office (GLO), Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Co-Sponsors: Central Pattana, PTT PLC, Siam Winery & Montclair and Haadthip with SINGHA Corporation as supporting sponsor. Media Partners includes Phuket Gazette, PGTV, Prestige, SailWorld.com, Yachtstyle, Sea Yachting, Phuket Magazine, Image Asia, RL Magazine, The Guide Phuket, Phuket Marine Guide, and Art & Culture.

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