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In ancient Thailand, people were familiar with an Indian sport called khlee. Khlee and polo probably came from the same origins in Persia. The British introduced khlee to Thailand around a century ago as polo.

In 1890 His Royal Highness Krom Luang Devawongse Varopakarn, the minister of foreign affairs, officially accepted the proposal of an Englishman, Franklin Hurst, to set up a racetrack and sports field in Bangkok. Hurst later rented a piece of land at Sra Pathum where occasional horse races, gymkhanas, cycle races and polo matches were held. This sporting area later became the Royal Bangkok Sports Club.

There is also evidence that polo was played at the Pramane Grounds (Sanam Luang) before the 1920s. In 1924, the Bangkok Riding Club leased land from the Crown Property Bureau just off Wireless Road. This became the Bangkok Riding and Polo Club, where various equestrian sports (including polo) were played three times a week. Polo matches also took place in the north of Thailand at Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club, which was founded in 1898 primarily by British residents living in the northern city as well as in Lampang, Nan, Phrae and Nakhon Sawan. However, at the time of World War II, polo started to lose its popularity. Many foreign patrons had to leave the country and many clubs offering polo facilities started to decline in membership.

Today, polo is enjoying resurgence in Thailand, with patrons like Harald Link encouraging increased interest in the sport among Thais and expatriates by sponsoring international tournaments and playing facilities. The Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, for instance, showcases tournaments like the Mercedes-Benz & B.Grimm Polo Cup, to highlight the exciting, social side of polo, combining high quality match play with interesting activities for spectators and families. During 2008 and 2009, Thai Polo & Equestrian Club plans a number of international tournaments, domestic practice games as well as offering a training program for juniors and other riders to hone their skills at polo.

  

 

 

 
 
 
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