Umpires:
Trevor Warburton
Last year's spirit of cricket winner at the 5th Annual tournament here in Bangkok, Trevor is always there to help out with umpiring. He spent many hours in the middle in 2012. He also helps out at other events, including the complete Cricket Week in Phuket this year. Umpires also at a very good level in the UK and had an excellent record umpiring in Australia (Bowral Oval among many places) and all over Asia.
Rex Evans
Rex has been a dedicated umpire with the ACST over many years. Has really done a great job going up the levels in Perth Grade Cricket and now often umpires at the "A" Grade level. Has the distinction of having umpired at most ACST tournaments in the past and recently has umpired at the very famous Chiang Mai Sixes Tournament.
Steven Christie
Crunch as always, fully supports the ACST wherever we ask. Always been an excellent player, has a top cricket brain, but also as often happens, has transferred his abilities across to umpiring, as he knows the game well. Gets along with everyone well and is one of the games true gentlemen.
Jeff Cohen
A huge ACST fan who has continued to support the ACST through Rabbi's Bar down in Pattaya, Thailand (speak to Rabbi if you ever want a room or drinking spot while in Pattaya). Had a long distinguished career in Perth, before leaving for Thailand. Loves the games, knows the finer points and always a wonderful chat to be had with him.
Brad Tarr
ACST Partner, Brad is also a very good and committed Cricket Sixes umpires and knows how to use him common sense when umpiring. Works very hard as well as putting long hours in with his umpiring.
Brad will also be working as the Tournament Director throughout.
Gary Johnson
Sadly Gary has had to withdraw from umpiring this tournament because of a health issue and a pending operation. He is gutted to not be with us and has send a special hello to you all and a message saying that his wife Hazel and he will be back with us all very soon.
Scorers:
Brian Shaw
It is wonderful to have Brian back with us, after becoming an investor in Thailand. Loves the country and has a special friend Wan. Does a brilliant job with scoring, as well as helping out wherever he possibly can.
Taran Persaud
A welcome back to the Thailand International Cricket Sixes for Taran after his first year last year. Now based in Chiang Mai, it is always a pleasure to have this gentleman with us. A nurse by trade, is always there to help wherever he can. Been with the Drifters Team in Chiang Mai over many years before settling in the country.
Richard Lockwood
An excellent scorer who has scored at the IPL, CPL and Chiang Mai Sixes. Joins us for a second time and it is an honour to have him with us. Has a brilliant understanding on the requirements needed with scoring and we see him as a huge help to the ACST in future.
Bob Philips
Bob is a legend in the game and it turns out a world class scorer. Also a big rugby player, he still manages to role his arm over on the field for cricket. Has fought off injury to be with us this year and a huge welcome back to him.
Tiny will also have stints on the microphone while Chops has some much earned breaks.
Tracey Walker
Trace will help out wherever she possibly can. However may now not be able to make it to the event, as she has overseas work requirements. We truly hope to see her again.
Cricket Coach and Cricket Gear:
Imran Idrees
Imran has been a major contributor to ACST and other events around the region for the past 12 / 13 years. Always there to help, a helpful guy who is always happy to pass his cricket knowledge on. Provides cricket gear to those who need. Also helps out where he can with cricket ball assistance and in other ways. A proud supporter of the whole event.
Hotel Co-ordinator:
Khun Dheerawat Bhunlapiwat
Has been a huge help throughout since the start and complete 6 years of the tournament. Is a brilliant host and ensures that all of us staying at the Chaophya Park Hotel are made welcome and fully enjoy their stay in Bangkok.
Tournament Referee:
Ian Liddell
ACST Director Ian is a hype of energy and knowledge when it comes to Sixes Cricket, as well as with the game of cricket itself. Knows statistics and profiles and is perfect for handling disputes or questions if any come up.
Tournament Match Steward:
Gary Foster
Is again with us for an ACST event to help out with the Match Forms, coin tosses, as well as the general running of matches, so that we keep to schedule. A very nice person who loves to help and again it is a pleasure to have him with us.
Microphone and Media:
Rob Bernard
Wonderful to see Chops back with us, along with his mates in a team from England. As always an absolute pleasure to have around an event. Will be on the microphone, sending out Media Reports, as well as enjoying his cricket throughout the event.
General Help:
Saurav Chatterjee
Wonderful to have Saurav back with us again in Bangkok, at this event he was a part of the first time it was held, 6 long years ago. He will be helping us generally wherever required. Has been through a recent injury, so not sure on his playing status?
Mark Burns
Mark has been with the ACST since the start and it is hoped that he will be able to take some time out of his very busy work schedule. A brilliant speaker and MC and contributor to all events he attends on behalf of the ACST.
Photographer
Steve Walker
He will again be helping us throughout the weekend taking photos, both at the ground, socially and at the tournament functions. Do not be shy to get Steve to snap some shots of your team whenever he is around.
Tournament Chef:
Keith Roddam
A HUGE welcome to the Chef to the 6th Annual Tournament in Bangkok, his first.Will be working hard on providing some top class nosh for us all. More like a pirate than a Chef, but the beard gives away the Chef style of the man. Enjoy a drink with him, I dare you!
Local Thailand ACST Representative:
Akarin Hiranpruecks
Has been a huge part of the success of ACST events over recent years. Produces the shirts, caps, magazines and pretty much arranges everything local throughout the weekend. Keeps very quiet, but I can assure that he does a brilliant job with all he does.
Magazine and Web-site co-ordination:
Deba Sinha Roy
Has again been brilliant in his help and co-ordination for the Magazine and the web-site. A very well organised young man, he is respected and appreciated by the ACST for his brilliant time and effort spent helping us out.
Geetali Baruah
A wonderfully talented young lady who has been designing the tournament magazine for a number of years now. Excellent skills on the computer and design tools which help capture the event beautifully in every magazine.
A HUGE thanks to everyone involved who makes and effort and helps out in any way. Sorry if we have missed thanking you, but I assure your efforts are very much appreciated. Help does not go without being noticed I can assure you!
