The 42-laner with AMF equipment is located on the 8th Floor of a shopping center in Nonthaburi, approx. 30 minutes away from down town Bangkok.

Players from 46 countries will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in six disciplines: Singles, Doubles, Trios, 5-player Team, All Events and Masters.The 5-star Chaophya Park Hotel & Resorts in Bangkok was chosen as the official hotel.

46 countries have announced to participate in the event. Among them, a team from Belgium.

Maximum six players per team will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in six disciplines: Singles, Doubles, Trios, 5-player Team, All Events and Masters. Singles (six games on long oil) and Doubles (six games on short oil) will be contested on one oil pattern, while Trios and Team will feature two oil patterns (3 games each on long and short oil).

The top four players and teams after six games in Singles, Doubles, Trios and Team, respectively, will advance to the semi-finals. The winners of a single-game match will determine the world champion.

Our Belgian team of 6 players and 3 coaches led by Marc Beaufays will arrive in Bangkok on 19 August and will stay at Chaophya Park Hotel & Resorts. For additional information regarding this international event, consult the official website www.2008wmc.com.

Of course we invite all Belgian supporters, and sympathizers to encourage our national team !