PPA President Umporn Sangkaw and Atthasit Chuachuchart,
manger of Sophon Cable TV and their committee announce the upcoming bike race
for charity.
Thanachot Anuwan
The Pattaya Press Association hopes to promote the city as an eco-tourism
destination while raising money for charity by staging a bicycle race for
National Press Day in March.
PPA President Umporn Sangkaw and Atthasit Chuachuchart, manger of Sophon Cable
TV, announced the March 2 ride at the broadcaster’s office Feb. 4. The race is
co-sponsored by the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration and
Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Umporn said profits from the event will be donated to underprivileged children
in the Pattaya and Banglamung areas.
The race will cover 50-60 kilometers and split into “General Public” and “VIP”
brackets. The course begins at the Nongprue Health Park, continues around Lake
Mabprachan, through Nong Plalai, Pong and Huay Yai, and returns to the starting
line.
Entry fees are 300, 500 and 1,000 baht and include food and water. A trophy and
shirt will be given to VIP participants. More than 1,000 cyclists are expected
to participate. For more information, call 081-762-6777.
