Thirty-five Pattaya
cyclists will trek 800 kilometers to Loei Province Nov. 28 - Dec. 3 to
celebrate HM the King’s 87th birthday.
Thanachot Anuwan
Thirty-five Pattaya cyclists will trek 800 kilometers to Loei
Province to celebrate HM the King’s 87th birthday and promote cycling in
the city.
City hall and Tourism Authority of Thailand officials joined
representatives of the Pattaya Bicycle Association to announce the Nov.
28 - Dec. 3 journey that will take riders to Phu Taep Buek Mountain in
Loei’s Dan Sai District and on to Chiang Khan District.
“This is an amazing project because Pattaya is entering its high season,
attracting a large number of tourists to cycle in the city,” said TAT
Pattaya Director Suladda Sarutilavan. “Pattaya has many beautiful routes
for pedaling, including a cycling project around the Mabprachan
Reservoir totaling 12 kilometers that is awaiting a construction budget
and will become another tourist attraction.”
Manoj Nongyai, vice managing director of Minor International, which
operates Royal Garden Plaza where the press conference took place, said
the 35 bikes will have royal flags mounted on their handlebars.
The trek, he said, also will raise money to purchase computer and sports
equipment for impoverished schools in Chiang Khan District.
“The cycling project on the auspicious occasion of HM the King’s 87th
birthday will be organized for the public to pay their respects, protect
and uphold the monarchy as the center of all hearts, love and unity,
plus to campaign and promote cycling for good health,” said Pattaya
Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome.
