The 1998 Beer Chang
Thailand Masters
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was a professional
ranking
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snooker
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tournament that took place between 7–15 March 1998 at the
Imperial Queens Park Hotel
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in
Bangkok
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,
Thailand
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.
won the tournament, defeating
John Parrott
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9–6 in the final. The defending champion,
Peter Ebdon, was eliminated by Parrott in the quarter-finals.
This win gave Hendry his
29th ranking title, surpassing the previous record of 28 held by
Steve Davis.
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Wildcard round
Main draw
Final
References
{{Snooker season 1997/1998
1998 in snooker