International Soccer 7s Tournaments held in Thailand are slowly breaking into the headlines of global sports. Intended mainly to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship among the participants, it gives more emphasis on being a leisurely sporting activity rather than a rigidly technical and professional championship. It is a great place to loosen-up, enjoy beloved soccer in a new way, and meet friends who live beyond one's own national borders.

Thailand's Soccer 7s is a slight innovation to the traditional football game. Like a usual soccer game, it is still played following the FIFA Laws besides a few exceptions, such as the offside rule and tradeoffs of players. Unlike soccer, which is conventionally played by 11 players, soccer 7s is played as the name suggests, with only seven players on the pitch. The 7-minute halves rule also makes it a faster, more action packed version of its classic predecessor.

What makes the game appealing is that everybody has a chance to take part in various tournaments that are held for all age groups. There are categories for the veterans, with each team composed of players older than 35 or 40. There is also an open category, where each group consists of any age from 18 years old players. Teams are invited to join, but interested individuals can also sign up to join teams that are short of players or organize themselves into one composite team.

Appearing at the sports scene only at the turn of the century, these spiced-up soccer championships are already much of a fad at present times. Athletes and inquisitive folks from all over the world find their way to the land of smiles just to be in the game and experience the thrill for themselves. The tournaments in big cities like Bangkok and Phuket, as well as Pattaya hoard seas of spectators and players during championship seasons. Even more people are expected to come as the sport steadily builds its name across the globe.

It is not just all about the game, too. An important aspect of Soccer 7s is relaxation and interaction, so parties and other cool hangouts are never out of the picture. In between the games are social happenings like exuberant night parties, where players can relax and meet each other. Aside from that, the cities where the tournaments are held also contain their own great wonders that are perfect backdrops for unforgettable experiences.

To make this great sport event all the more alluring, there are now soccer 7s training camps that are opened to interested amateur or professional parties who want to train in an amazing and different environment, or play friendly practice games may sign up for a training camp.

Another good thing about these training camps is that they offer a complete package deal. Aside from getting training venues, balls and PA sound systems, they also need not worry about meals and hotel accommodations any longer. They are all covered in the deal so that participants have nothing else to do but to have their fill of fun. To top it off, they also get great evening parties throughout the duration of the camps.

A new twist to an old beloved sport, non-stop parties, the best training camp deals, international ballgame experience - it is not difficult to see why Soccer 7s is rapidly becoming another tourism magnet for Thailand. The Thai experience is not complete without it.