At Scrabble’s Biggest Tournament, Thailand Punches Above Its Weight
Known locally as Crossword, Scrabble took off in Thailand in the 1980s after schools embraced it as a teaching aid and pathway to advancement. Much like athletic scholarships in the US, strong players can secure financial assistance and preferential admission to top universities, creating a pipeline of talent for Thailand’s competitive Scrabble circuit and helping produce a string of world champions. (Source: Bloomberg)
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