The second International Star Master Petanque Tournament got under way on Friday.   Prior to the big event a welcoming party was given at the Pullman Aisawan Hotel in Naklua by  Pattaya Mayor Ittipol Khunplume who welcomed the Chairman of the Khao Rai Petanque field, Mr. Jean Luc Rosticci and all the players taking part in this classic French game.  Also called boulles, the game will take place until Sunday 18th March with players from 8 countries including Thailand, Madagasgar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Laos and France.
 
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