Announcing: Ekamai at Real Salt Lake!

Hello curry-lovers!

Soccer season is here again! Are you ready? I know I am. In fact, Ekamai has been preparing for Real Salt Lake's upcoming games at Rio Tinto Stadium for a long time. In particular, the home game against New York on March 17th has us scurrying to get everything ready before the first kick.

Why, you ask? Well, I have some exciting news for fans of both soccer and curry... Ekamai is opening a shiny new concession stand in Rio Tinto Stadium to serve you during the game! 

That's right - You can get our fresh authentic Thai along with our legendary speed and service during any RSL home game this season, starting March 17th. Come and see us before, during, or after the game to satisfy your curry craving.

I am so excited to be partnering with Rio Tinto to bring you the first (and only!) Thai cuisine in the Stadium. I hope you will take the time to check us out, to drop by and say hello, and to let us know how we're doing in our efforts to serve you - in more locations!

Check out Real Salt Lake's season schedule here
Get directions and info for Rio Tinto Stadium here

I can't wait to see you there! Look for us alongside the other concessions. We'll be the ones spicing things up on the sidelines ;)

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Soccer in Thailand

America is the only country to call it soccer, because everywhere else, it's football. Football is the most popular sport in many countries, and Thailand is no exception. For over one hundred years, people have enjoyed football in Thailand, and the country has hosted some great events in that time.

Around 1900, football was introduced to Thailand. About fifteen years later (in 1916, to be exact), the first league was founded by King Vajiravudh. Think that name is hard to pronounce? Try this on for size - his full name was Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua. Now say that three times fast. He called the league "The Football Association of Thailand under Patronage of His Majesty the King." It joined FIFA in 1925, and the AFC in 1957. The first stadium was built in 1935.

Since then, the Thailand national football team has participated in the Olympic games, started its own competitions, and hosted its own cups (including the League Cup and Queen's Cup). Today, it is known as the Thai Premier League, or TPL Division 1. The World Cup is a big event in Thailand - in 2006, every match was broadcast on Thai channels.

You can find out more about Thai football at its official website. Hope to see you at the games!