On November 18, 2022 at The Riverie by Katathani Hotel, Chiang Rai Province, Dr. Preecha Anurak, Deputy Mayor of Chiang Rai, together with Mr. Takeo Noda, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Easy Buy Public Company Limited, Umay+ cash card provider, Chairat Leelawong, Technical Secretary of Thailand Athletics Association, Khun Prapat Chatchawanchai, Vice President of Chiang Rai Province Sports Association and Mr. Boonperm Inthanapasat, Race Founder and Race Director. Attend the press conference to open the “Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022” (Umay+ CHIANG RAI 21.1 MARATHON 2022) running competition, an international standard half marathon running event in the northernmost land of Siam in the form of Point To Point, which will be held on November 20, 2012, starting from Wat Rong Khun and crossing the finish line Suan Tung and Khom Nakorn Chiang Rai
Dr. Preecha Anurak, Deputy Mayor of Chiang Rai City, said that Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022 is regarded as an achievement for Chiang Rai City in using sports as a means to call the masses to join the competition and create tourism sportsman in the area. He is also ready to revitalize the city of Chiang Rai after the COVID-19 situation subsides and we are still preparing in every respect this year. With a basic system that meets international standards, including airports, hotels, restaurants, products, services and various tourist attractions, it can be ensured that Chiang Rai is ready to receive all the activities and festivals that take place. Highlights of prominent landmarks which are regarded as the identity of the city on the race course must-see are The starting point for the runners is Wat Rong Khun which is a major landmark and top-rated tourist attraction Chiang Rai World Championship. Including the running course through Huay Pla Kang temple, King Mengrai monument, Chiang Rai clock tower and finish line at Suan Tung and 75th anniversary celebration lamp. I believe this competition is an important step for the sports community and the city of Chiang Rai as it advances internationally, regionally or globally in the years to come.
Mr. Takeo Noda, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Easy Buy Public Company Limited, Umay Plus ATM card service provider, as the main sponsor of the competition, said that the Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022 competition in the province by Chiang Rai One of the activities related to the Society’s management policy on SDGs is to promote the good health of Thai people through the half marathon race. and sustainably preserve the environment with the community through the “EASY RUN” campaign. area before and after the race and a campaign for all runners to help conserve the environment during the running event Including helping to stimulate Chiang Rai’s local economy After being affected by the COVID-19 epidemic situation by choosing local products as souvenirs for Top 100 runners, men and women each race distance We expect all runners to enjoy the race, to see the success, friendship and smiles of all runners.
Mr. Chairat Leelawong, technical secretary of the Athletics Association of Thailand, said that the Athletics Association of Thailand has been involved in the promotion and development of the Chiang Rai Stadium competition since 2020, using the measurement process of the coursed according to the regulations of the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics) as a starting point to create a world standard from the 21.1km course, which has the opportunity to advance to global competition in the future too In addition to Chiang’s beautiful course Rai. standard distance and a good slope Have fun running It is also part of the co-construction of the city. It is an attraction to travel to participate in the competition of professional athletes. participation of amateur athletes and declaring the city’s readiness to become an international sports city The influx of athletes, followers, stakeholders and tourists during the competition period will help build excitement in the city and spread the economy in the area. and to publicize the city through the eyes of athletes, competitors and excellent followers
Mr. Boonperm Inthanapasat, Race Founder & Race Director, said that as the Race Director of the race from inception till today It is considered a long and continuous journey. And this day would not have been possible without the collaboration of the city. of various sponsors, public and private who have jointly created an international standard racing track which will be held in Chiang Rai for the third consecutive year. This year we have developed both the standardization of the track. management of competition and safety, with the main objective of engaging with the community to continuously create sustainability in various dimensions both environmental waste reduction and creative tourism of the territory Until becoming one of the charms that made many people participate in the event, between athletes, followers and tourists. Up to make the city of Chiang Rai lively It is the awakening of the city with sports tourism. And it is an important opportunity to present the city to the international eye.
Umay+ Thailand RING 21.1 Series 2022, all 3 fields are as follows: 1st field Umay+ Chiangrai 21.1 Marathon 2022 in Chiang Rai on November 20, 2022, field 2 Umay+ Bangkok Midnight Marathon 21.1 2022 in Bangkok on December 11, 2022 and field Umay+ Lamphun Half Marathon 2022 Final in Lamphun Province on 25 December 2022
For the running event “Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022”, it will start on November 20, 2022 at Rong Khun Temple and end at Suan Tung and Chalerm Phrakiat Lamp. There are 2 distance races: half marathon (21.1 km) and mini marathon (10 km). Also, before the race on November 19, 2022, there is also a special activity “Umay+ Clean the Town” (Umay+ Clean The Town) is open to applications for runners and volunteers to join in cleaning the running course to be safe and beautiful in Suan Tung and Chalerm Phra Kiat lantern area. Chiang Rai Province can also follow more details at https://web.facebook.com/Chiangrai21.1, https://web.facebook.com/Bangkokmidnightmarathon and https://web.facebook.com/lamphunhalfmarathon
