Tournament side events: Sponsor Zone with various activities and games, Local schools competition

Ticketing: Free except for covered stand

Hospitality Packages: Hotel/VIP seating packages offered at official hotels

Camp for Beach Volleyball fans: To be held on the final weekend

Weather conditions: 24°C - 34°C. Sunny with a few showers.

Currency: Thai Baht

Time zone: GMT + 6 hours

Popular attractions in the local area: Patong, Kata and Karon beaches, offshore island, Phromthep head (sunsets)

Local Tourist Office website: www.tourismthailand.org

Other useful information: Same venue as used in the period 2006 -2011