The publisher of The Nation newspaper joined Pattaya officials to open a 25-kilometer bicycle trek to raise awareness of global warming.
Chonburi Gov. Khomsan Ekachai, Banglamung District Chief Sakchai Taengho, Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and Pattaya Courthouse Chief Justice Apichart Thepnu joined Manote Nongyai, chairman of the Cycling Club of Pattaya and Adisak Limprungpattanakit, managing director of Nation Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. for the “Nation Media Invites people to cycle and tour Pattaya to reduce global warming event” Oct. 5 at Pattaya City Hall.
More than 500 riders left city hall and pedaled to Chaiyapruek Road, up to Sukhumvit Road and back to the start line.
Pattaya sponsored the race as part of its mission to get residents to focus on exercise and good health. The Nation said its goal was to reduce global warming by encouraging bicycle use.
Cyclists prepare to head out for the “Nation Media Invites people to cycle and tour Pattaya to reduce global warming event”.
