Manchester United to begin summer tour in Thailand

United will take on the Singha All Star XI

Wayne Rooney pictured training for United (GETTY IMAGES)

Manchester United will open their 2013 summer tour in Thailand.

United confirmed this morning that they will take on the Singha All Star XI at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on July 13.

It will be United's fifth visit to the country, but their first in 12 years.

The club have previously announced matches in Sydney, Tokyo, Osaka and Hong Kong.

PA