We are both pleased and honoured to welcome the many participants, sponsors, and organizers of the Chiang Mai International Cricket Sixes to enjoy another week of sporting fun in our beautiful city. For eighteen years now Chiang Mai and our 107year-old Gymkhana Club have been home to this popular international event. Many of you are returning for a third, fourth or fifth visit, and I understand there are overseas teams celebrating 10 years and more of participation in our Sixes. There is even a very select band of individuals who have taken part in every Sixes event since 1988! Congratulations and thank you for making Chiang Mai your virtual second home!

May I take this opportunity to also thank the Sixes organizers , sponsors and advertisers for your continued support in making this event such a long term success. To all participants, I hope that whether this is your very first visit to Chiang Mai or your eighteenth, you will enjoy a happy, healthy and memorable week of sport and friendship at the 18 th Chiang Mai Sixes & 6 th Sawasdee Cricket Cup.