With the total prize worth over 3 million baht - the highest record in Thai marathon’s history

Bangkok / Recently Bangkok Airways, in collaboration with Tourism Authority of Thailand, Samui Municipal and Tourism Association of Koh Samui hold a press conference for “Samui Island Marathon 2010” which will be held on Koh Samui, Surat Thani on 19 September 2010 to compete for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup and the total prize worth over 3 million baht - the highest record in Thai marathon’s history.

Bangkok Airways is offering special fare to runners of Samui Island Marathon 2010.

Airfares excluding airport tax for domestic routes to Samui include; Bangkok-Samui starting from 2,295 baht one-way (limited seats), Phuket-Samui and Krabi-Samui starting from 1,785 baht one-way (limited seats), U-Tapao-Samui starting from 2,670 baht one-way (limited seats), Chiang Mai-Samui starting from 4,470 baht one-way (limited seats). For international routes excluding airport tax, government tax, insurance and fuel charge include; Singapore-Samui starting from SGD 278 roundtrip, Hong Kong-Samui starting from HKD 2,430 roundtrip.

One registered runner is eligible to reserve 4 tickets and these promotional fares are valid for travel during 12-26 September 2010. For reservation contact www.bangkokair.com/samui-island-marathon.Moreover, Bangkok Airways in co-operation with Bangkok Travel Club have released a promotional package for the race. The marathon package starting at 11,300 baht per person includes; a return air ticket for Bangkok-Samui together with 2-night stay with breakfast, travel insurance, fuel surcharge, airport taxes, transportation between hotel and the starting point on 19 September and the race’s admission fee. The package is valid for travel during 12-26 September 2010. For reservation and packages details, please contact Bangkok Travel Club at 02-255-8966, or at www.bangkoktravelclub.co.th.

For more information and admission please contact Bangkok Airways Head office Tel: 0 2265 5678, A -Team Sport & Communication Tel: 0 2691 5804-8, Amateur Athletic Association of Thailand, Thammasart Rangsit Tel: 0 2564 3322 and Amateur Athletic Association of Thailand, Sol Twin Tower Hotel Tel: 0 2216 9817-9 or visit our website at www.bangkokair.com/samui-island-marathon.

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways (centre), M.L. Nandhika Varavarn, Bangkok Airways’ Vice President - Corporate Communications and and Chairman of the Race Committee (4th left), Koh Samui Mayor Ramnet Jaikwang (2nd left), Bannasat Ruangjan President of the Koh Samui Tourism Association (4th right) and M.L. Prasobchai Kasemsant, vice president, Athletic Association of Thailand (far right).

Thanongsak Supasap and Tok – Suppakorn Kitsuwan, Thailand’s famous stars and marathon enthusiasts join Samui Island marathon 2010 press conference

Thanongsak Supasap poses with M.L. Nandhika Varavarn, Chairman of the Race Committee

M.L. Nandhika Varavarn, Chairman of the Race Committee shows off Samui Island Marathon’s medal

From left: Thanongsak Supasap, Bannasat Ruangjan President of the Koh Samui Tourism Association, Koh Samui Mayor Ramnet Jaikwang, .L. Nandhika Varavarn, Bangkok Airways’ Vice President - Corporate Communications and and Chairman of the Race Committee, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways, Wichai Srikwan, Tourism Authority of Thailand Board Chairman, M.L. Prasobchai Kasemsant, vice president, Athletic Association of Thailand and Tok – Suppakorn Kitsuwan