Tour of Thailand 2024: Cycling Race through World Heritage Sites and Songkran Celebrations

2023-12-07 09:12:59

Two-wheeled “Tour of Thailand 2024” responds to the government policy of visiting secondary cities. Passing World Heritage Sites – organizing Songkran Day

The international long-distance two-wheeled competition “Tour of Thailand 2024” responds to the promotion policy. “Secondary city tourism” of the government using a route through a historical park that has been registered by UNESCO as a world heritage site. including Sukhothai Historical Park, Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park And most recently, it was a joint celebration of Sri Thep Historical Park, Phetchabun Province, which is Thailand’s 4th World Heritage Site, as well as jointly disseminating “Songkran Festival” has been registered by UNESCO as a representative item of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. By preparing to hold a water pouring ceremony for athletes from various nations Participated in pouring water on the heads of elders and join in the fun of Songkran It is a policy response. Another “soft power” of the government By the television station “Thai PBS” broadcasting live on Facebook Live. and YouTube for viewing throughout the competition

“Sen. Muek” General Decha Hemkrasri, President of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF) and President of the Bicycle Sports Association of Thailand. Under the Royal Patronage revealed that according to the Bicycle Sports Association of Thailand Prepare to organize the international long-distance cycling race “Tour of Thailand 2024” to compete for the Royal Cup. His Royal Highness Prince Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Between 1-10 April 2024, which is registered with the International Cycling Federation (UCI) at level 2.1, with the men’s team competing in 6 stages between 1-6 April, routes in Phitsanulok-Uttaradit-Sukhothai- Kamphaeng Phet-Phichit-Nakhon Sawan-Phetchabun, total distance 1,003.15 kilometers, while the women’s team competes in 3 stages between 8-10 April, route within Phitsanulok-Uttaradit-Sukhothai-Phetchabun province, total distance 258.80 kilometers, total distance 1,261.95 kilometers.

General Decha said that the international long-distance cycling race “Tour of Thailand 2024” was organized in honor of His Majesty the King. His Royal Highness Prince Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn On the occasion of His Majesty the King’s 69th birthday on April 2, 2024, with the opening ceremony of each stage of the competition. provincial governor Or the chairman of the ceremony will be the leader in offering auspicious blessings. In addition, there was also an arch in honor of His Majesty the King. So that all Thai citizens can join in signing to offer good wishes. It is an expression of devotion to him. Before the procession of athletes is released each day Meanwhile, along the competition route, there will be fellow citizens carrying the Thai flag. and a flag with the monogram “Ministry of Public Health” and united in wearing purple shirts to welcome the athletes’ procession. In addition, the Bicycle Sports Association Bicycles will be given to various provinces. which is a passing route to continue giving to students whose house is far from school Must travel on foot to study.

General Decha further said that for the route of the international long-distance cycling competition “Tour of Thailand 2024”, the Bicycle Sports Association Has coordinated with the International Cycling Federation (UCI) to use the race route through historical sites that have been registered by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage (Cultural World Heritage), such as Sukhothai Historical Park. Sukhothai Province Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park Kamphaeng Phet Province and most recently Si Thep Historical Park Phetchabun Province It was registered as the 954th World Heritage Site in the world and the 4th in Thailand on September 19th, thus joining in the celebration of being a new World Heritage Site of Thailand. It is also a response to the promotion policy. “Secondary City Tourism” by the government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is a joint campaign to raise the Thai tourism industry to grow even more.

“Secretary of Ink” went on to say that recently UNESCO Has considered the registration announcement “Songkran in Thailand” is a representative program of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)) at the conference in Kasane. Republic of Botswana on December 6, where the international long-distance cycling race “Tour of Thailand 2024” was held during the Songkran festival. It is an opportunity to spread the good culture of Thailand. Bicycle Sports Association So prepare to hold a water pouring ceremony. By allowing athletes from various nations Participated in pouring water on the heads of elders and join in the fun of Songkran It is a policy response. Another “soft power” of the government

Prime Minister of Thai Two Wheels It was also revealed that For professional teams and various national teams There are 15 teams that will participate in this competition in the men’s team category, consisting of the Thailand Continental Cycling Team, the Thai National Team, the Terengganu Polygon Cycling Team (Malaysia), the Roojai Team. Insurance (Thailand), JCL Ukyo Team (Japan), China Glory Continental Cycling Team (China), Singapore National Team, Nusantara Team Cycling (Indonesia), Grant Thornton Cycling Team (Thailand), Taiwan National Team, St. George Continental Cycling Team (Australia), LX Cycling Team Kling (South Korea), Team Go for Gold (Philippines), Hong Kong National Team, Malaysia Pro Cycling Team (Malaysia). As for the women’s team, there are 12 teams, led by the Thailand Women’s Cycling Team, the national team. Thailand, Vietnam National Team, Taiwan National Team, Malaysia National Team, Hong Kong National Team, Indonesia National Team, Philippines National Team, China National Team, Prime 19 Team (Thailand), Tashkent City Team (Uzbekistan) , Kazakhstan national team

“Having professional teams and national teams Many people come to compete. It creates a reputation for Thailand. including stimulating the economy and promote tourism in the provinces that are the competition routes. Published to the eyes of foreigners through a live broadcast of the Thai PBS television station. Through Facebook Live and YouTube, foreigners can see the beauty of Thailand. Experience important historical tourist attractions that are registered as World Heritage Sites. Including experiencing cultural heritage such as the Songkran tradition and saw the way of life of people in the lower northern and central regions. The 2023 competition had a total of more than 2,800,000 views from Facebook Live and more than 300,000 views from YouTube. View, which will be broadcast live from 9:00 a.m. until the end of the competition. Between April 1-10, except for April 7, which is a day of suspension for competition,” General Decha said.

For the men’s team competition route, Stage 1, April 1, 2024, route from Chan Palace. (In front of the entrance to King Naresuan Shrine) Phitsanulok Province – Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Province (distance 131 kilometers), Stage 2, April 2, 2024, route from Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Province – Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park Kamphaeng Phet Province – Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Province (distance 202.30 kilometers), Stage 3, April 3, 2024, route from Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Province – Cycle around Thung Talay Luang 8 times – Return to Sukhothai Historical Park. Sukhothai Province (distance 135.35 kilometers)

Stage 4, April 4, 2024, route from Chan Palace (In front of the entrance to King Naresuan Shrine) Phitsanulok Province – Bang Mung limestone mountain – Phetchaburi Buddhist Park Phetchabun Province (distance 186.50 kilometers), Stage 5, April 5, 2024, route from Chan Palace (In front of the entrance to King Naresuan Shrine) – Bang Krathum District Phitsanulok Province – Bueng Si Fai Phichit Province (distance 156 kilometers), Stage 6, April 6, 2024, route from Bueng Si Fai Phichit Province-Nong Bua District Nakhon Sawan Province – Bueng Sam Phan District – Si Thep Historical Park Phetchabun Province (distance 192 kilometers)

For the women’s team, stage 1, April 8, 2024, route from Chan Palace. (In front of the entrance to King Naresuan Shrine) Phitsanulok Province – Thung Thale Luang Sukhothai Province (distance 114 kilometers), Stage 2, April 9, 2024, route from Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Province – Cycle around Thung Talay Luang 6 times – Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Province (distance 85.20 kilometers).

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