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Grand debut “Umay+” Umay+ RING Thailand 21.1 Series 2022

Umay+ Thailand RING 21.1 Series 2022 is preparing to build 3 best Thai half marathon routes in Bangkok, Lamphun and Chiang Rai to world standards. It is expected that there will be more than 20,000 runners in the parade to compete. Generate a budget of at least 300 million baht when organizing competitions in all 3 cities, starting with the first field. in Chiang Rai Province, November 20, and the second stadium in Bangkok, December 11, 65, before ending in Lamphun Province, December 25, 65

On October 5, 2022 at Centara Grand at Central World Hotel
Umay+ joins 3 host cities including Chiang Rai Province, Bangkok and Lamphun Province Get ready to build Thailand’s Umay+ RING 21.1 series running festival, highlighting 3 unique world-class routes To raise the level of the half marathon race , a distance of 21.1 km and a distance of 10 km to first-class running programs, including 3 silver prizes, worth almost 1 million baht, where the event was honored by Mr. Takeo No. Da, Board Chairman and CEO, EASY BUY Public Company Limited, Umay+ cash card provider. As the main sponsor, Major General Anat Rattanaphon, Technical Director, Thai Athletics Association Under the Royal Patronage, Khun Sing Limphirat, Deputy Director of the Bangkok Office of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Chakkrit Engchuan, tourism and sports in Lamphun province and joined with the press conference to prepare for the event.

inside the press conference There are famous runners in Thailand. and runners from the city of Jesus It’s an honor to work together in a crowd like “Fern Supanari”, influencer and YouTuber. nationally famous with a total of over half a million Turned into a new marathon runner together with “Saifon” Natthayan Thanonawat, the iron lung woman icon. A former marathon runner in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, “Mae Yi”, a 60-year-old Chiang Rai idol female runner, conquered the Berlin Marathon last year with a time of 4:25 hours and many other famous influential runners.

For the three races this year, the first field, Umay + Chiangrai 21.1 Marathon 21.1 2022 will be held in Chiang Rai, on Sunday, November 20, 2022, while the second field in the Umay + Bangkok 21.1 Midnight Marathon 2022 will be held in Bangkok on Sunday, December 11, 2022, before the end of the year in a big way with the third race, the Umay+ Lamphun Half Marathon 2022 in Lamphun Province, will be held on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Meanwhile, this year, valuable medals will be awarded to the top 200 male athletes who finished within 2.15 hours and the top 200 female athletes. which finishes in a period of 2.45 hours and the most special with the runner’s name engraved on the RING medal, all finishers 5 people inviting runners to take part in environmental projects Join to raise awareness of hospitality and restoring the use of public spaces in the host city after using the sustainable running route. Along with special events, Selfie Photo Contest and much more.

Major General Anat Rattanaphon, Technical Director, Athletics Association of Thailand under the royal patronage revealed Athletics Association has joined in setting the benchmarks and techniques of this competition This also includes judging the competition. and an overview of the championship This will benefit the field in the form of Mass Participation (mass sports) with a large number of runners. This will continue to generate economic income for the host city at the event.

Major General Anat Rattanaphon, Technical Director, Athletics Association of Thailand said Under Royal Patronage that all 3 areas are considered to meet international standards. the association is involved in the promotion AND development of all 3 races since 2017. Most importantly, Thailand is now home to the office of the Asian Athletics Federation. Therefore, it can be considered an advantage in introducing these 3 races as well as the rest of the country. to meet the standards of Asia In terms of the opportunity to upgrade to the standards of the International Association of the Athletics Federation, all 3 areas have followed the procedures. There is a process of measuring the route in accordance with the Federation’s regulations. This is considered to be the start of creating world standards at a distance of 21.1 km, which will surely have the opportunity to upgrade to world class racing in the future as well.

Chiang Rai Province revealed that Chiang Rai is ready in all aspects. After restoring the welcome dimension of domestic and international visitors from the Covid-19 situation unravel And with the basic system that meets international standards, including airports, hotels, restaurants and services This makes it possible to guarantee that Chiang Some are ready for all the events and festivals that will take place. including the 21.1 Umay + Chiangrai Marathon 2022 on 20 November 65

“Highlights of important places Considered the identity of the city on the Umay + Chiangrai 21.1 Marathon 2022 race route not to be missed is the release point of the runners at Wat Rong Khun, a landmark and tourist attraction of the degree first to Chiang Rai. . Including a running route that passes through Wat Huai Pla Kung, King Mengrai Memorial, Chiang Rai Chaloem Phrakiat Clock Tower and the finish line at Suan Tung and the 75th Anniversary Lantern, which is the final highlight that Chiang Some are proud to present it. to welcome sports tourists,” said the Chiang Rai Provincial Executive

Mr. Chakkrit Engchuan, Lamphun Tourism and Sports, revealed that Lamphun is a peaceful city, a clean city and a Lanna cultural city. ready to welcome runners from across the country to come and experience and absorb the city of Lamphun with a long history of more than 1,000 years, together with the time of the competition It’s winter And this is the best weather during the year. Therefore, runners throughout the country are invited to take part in this event, which is considered a national half marathon course. which is the pride of Lamphun

“The highlight of running on the field in Lamphun starting from the release point and the finish line in front of Wat Phra Bod Haripunchai This is the biggest highlight of this event. Including in the running route, it will cross historical landmarks such as the Black Bridge (Train), Ku Chang Ku Ma, Wat Maha Wan, Wat Phra Yuen, Wat San Pa Yang Luang, Wat Chang Khong, Wat Si Boon Rueang, Wat Hua Khua, Moat, Chao Mae Chamadevi Memorial, etc., which is considered a running race track with Lanna identity of Lamphun. It is a legend unlike any other in the world. Including communities along the way who will come out to welcome runners from all over the country along the way. It is considered a unique race route that combines the international marathon competition with Lanna style,” said Mr. Chakkrit Waewchan, Lamphun Tourism and Sports.

Ms. Sing Limphirat, Deputy Director of the Office of Culture, Sports and Tourism Bangkok revealed that the area around Rattanakosin Island is ready to welcome runners from around the world. be it an important place around the Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew), Sanam Luang, Wat Ratchanadda, Wat Saket, Ratchadamnoen Road, Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium, Makkhawan Bridge, Rama VIII Bridge, City Pillar Shrine, Democracy Monument and others, which are all are world-class attractions where runners from all over the country and around the world will have the opportunity to enjoy the history of the capital. called Bangkok in the 21.1 2022 Umay+ Bangkok Midnight Marathon event which has been a medium to convey the beauty of Bangkok every year.

“I would like to invite runners throughout Thailand and around the world to have the opportunity to experience an area of ​​Rattanakosin Island. and surrounding areas of Bangkok that are important places in the world Let’s help convey various images that have happened through the 21.1 2022 Umay + Bangkok Midnight Marathon event in the 5th year on Sunday, December 11, according to the weather forecast report . For in Khun Sing Limphirat, Deputy Director of the Bangkok Office of Culture, Sports and Tourism announcing the end