"RS" joins forces with Channel 11 to broadcast the 25th SEA Games LAOS VIENTIANE, 2009, bringing real-time excitement live from the edge of the competition arenas before the eyes of a Thai audience of over 60 million throughout the country, worry-free!!! Thai people are guaranteed to be able to enjoy the full entertainment of the upcoming SEA Games held between December 9 and 18, 2009 without fail. RS also aims to emphasize its leadership in comprehensive entertainment networks that cover all segments of entertainment and sporting enthusiasm.
Ladprao - Mr. Surachai Chetchotisak, Chief Executive Officer of RS Public Company Limited, reveals that: in 2009, the company has continued gearing up with full-throttle in the sports business. Citing the 2009 mid-year license to live-broadcast the FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA 2010 kick-started during the next midyear, RS will fulfill its commitment to bring home the ultimate entertainment for Thai football fans who anticipate the once every 4-years, electrifying, world-class matches.
Recently, RS has secured the prestigious sole rights to live-broadcast the 25th SEA Games for Thailand and it is certain enough that Thai people of all walks will have an opportunity to view the exciting competition of the 25th SEA GAMES LAOS VIENTIANE, 2009 via Channel 11 exclusively. The Thai sports fans can send their cheering spirit for the Thai national squads who join this great sporting event in all types of sports, including football, boxing, sepak-takraw, swimming, archery, cycling, fencing, ballroom dancing, judo and so forth. With a minimum air-time of 6 hours per day, this is considered the longest live-broadcast time of SEA Games ever to take place in Thailand, making this 25th SEA Games a guarantee of excitement and an abundance of entertainment for the Thai audience.
The 25th SEA GAMES LAOS VIENTIANE, 2009 will be the largest sporting event in the South-East Asian region and graciously participated by 11 countries, all of which have given highest importance to the games that are held bi-annually. The competitions are categorized into 33 kinds of sport.
The 25th SEA Games will be held magnificently in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, from December 9 to 18, 2009 and can be summed up in one word as a "not-to miss" experience for Thai people. The collaboration from RS and Channel 11 has been received well by a number of sponsors who have trust in RS' potential and Thai people's enthusiasm for watching sports, which shows growing popularity each year. As of today, RS is still welcoming interested partners who would like to take a part in sponsoring the 25th SEA Games. The offer is divided into 2 package deals; comprising "Platinum" and "Gold" partnerships. The company is now looking for a fast conclusion to all aspects of the cooperation and expects to make around Bt. 40-50 million income from the live-broadcast of the games.
"We are confident that the broadcast of the upcoming 25th SEA Games will be the center of attention as an important occasion that will pump up the temperature for Thai sports fans who will enjoy themselves cheering and putting their full support behind Thai athletes from the beginning of the competition through the end. The quality of our live-broadcast will be refined and perfected with full-suite lights and sound, as well as crisp and clear pictures that will add excitement to the viewing experience as viewers will fully experience the "Real fun, Real cool, Real match" thrills. RS will continue our dedication and forward-moving commitment to present comprehensive entertainment networks that cover all segments of entertaining and sporting enthusiasms for the ultimate enjoyment of Thai people," Mr. Surachai concludes.