Released on = November 3, 2006, 1:07 am

Press Release Author = Penner-Madison

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Thailand is set to show off again its ability to hold
another world-class sport competition with the hosting of the final leg of the 3rd
Asian Wakeboard Pro Tour from November 25-26, 2006.

Press Release Body = Bangkok, Thailand - Thailand is set to show off again its
ability to hold another world-class sport competition with the hosting of the final
leg of the 3rd Asian Wakeboard Pro Tour from November 25-26, 2006, expecting the
largest gathering of wakeboarders from across the region and beyond.



With the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in full support of making the Kingdom a
popular destination for wakeboarding competitions, holidays and trainings, the Asian
Wakeboard Association has decided to celebrate its third year of success by holding
the final stop of the tour at TE Wake & Ski, Prathum Thani, Thailand. The first two
stops were held in Japan and Singapore, and the group has scheduled the event to be
held annually every fall.

"TAT's support for the 3rd Asian Wakeboard Pro Tour is part of the project 'Thailand
Grand Invitation 2006', and this event provides one of the most exciting water
sports wakeboarding. This aims to draw and entertain both Thai and foreign tourists
and let them experience sports tourism at TE Wake & Ski, a venue of high
international wakeboard lake standards," said Ms. Pensuda Priaram, Deputy Governor
for Tourism Products and acting Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

The competition is highly unique, as it features a spectacular mixture of
snowboarding, skating, surfing and even skateboarding-all using a specially designed
boat. The game is one that demands great performance, strength, speed, endurance and
coordination. The boat actually has ballast tanks to increase its weight to produce
a bigger wake. The wake then becomes a launching pad for acrobatic movements which
are performed on a single board-the wakeboard, with its two high-wrap bindings.

This year's event will have 60 professional wakeboarders coming from Japan, Korea,
Singapore, Hongkong and Europe, and expects some 2,000 Thai and foreign spectators.
TE Wake & Ski will be providing excellent facilities for this competition.

"TE Wake & Ski also provides wakeboarding sport and tutor services. Every year, it
welcomes the national wakeboarding teams to stage their practices for international
competition. Being a venue known for its high international wakeboard lake
standards, it has been selected by the Asian Wakeboard Association to host

this year's last leg competition," remarked Mr. Geoffrey Penn, the Managing Director
of Total Entertainment Co., Ltd., and TE Wake & Ski.

With the growing popularity of wakeboarding since it started in the mid-1980s, it is
estimated that there are now over 30 million participants all over the world, and
Asia counts a huge number of these especially after the establishment of the Asian
Wakeboard Association in 2004.

It not only promises to be a competition but a weekend full of fun and excitement.
Aside from the main event, there will also be an amazing show by the musical band
and DJ.

For more information, please visit www.asianwakeboardprotour.com or contact:

Ms. Alina Nilasrop
Total Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Tel: +662 978-8610
Fax: +662 978-8611
E-mail: jeab@totalentertainment.co.th


Ms. Kittithida Prakasukarn
Penner-Madison & Company Limited
Tel: +662 716-5246 ext. 126
Fax: +662 716-5250
E-mail: kittithida_p@penner-madison.com


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About TE Wake & Ski - Total Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Situated 60/1 Moo 6, Tam Bon Kok Chang, Amphoe Bangsai, Ayutthaya 13190, TE Wake &
Ski is one of Thailand's only three wakeboarding sites which is closest to downtown
Bangkok. It has provided tutoring and wakeboarding challenge activities by
professional Asian and European wakeboarders for Thai and foreign customers for over
two years now. Its objective is to promote wakeboarding amongst Thai youth to
encourage them to challenge in the international tournaments.


About Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is the latest evolution of waterskiing sports. Wakeboarding started in
the mid 1980's. Wakeboarding is the fastest growing water sport in the world. With
the growing popularity of wakeboarding, it is estimated that there are now over 30
million participants all over the world and Asia counts a huge number of these
especially after the establishment of the Asian Wakeboard Association in 2004. The
experience is a cross between mono-skiing and surfing, but it's a real synergy of
the two, not imitation of either. This element of the Asian Wakeboard Pro Tour is a
spectacular mixture of Snow Boarding, Skating, Surfing and even Skateboarding - but
it all takes place behind a special purpose designed boat. The boat actually has on
board ballast tanks to increase its weight to produce a bigger wake. The wake
becomes a launching pad for acrobatic movements which are performed on a single
board, the Wakeboard, with its two high wrap bindings. The Rider is allowed one fall
during his/her two passes and the Judges award points for three different and
distinct elements - execution, intensity and composition. What this simply means is
technical difficulty, how big each trick is and what variety is delivered. The Rider
who produces the highest score wins.


Web Site = http://www.asianwakeboardprotour.com

Contact Details = Penner-Madison & Company Limited
22nd Fl., Charn Issara Tower 2, 2922/269 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang,
Bangkok 10310 Thailand